Major County, Oklahoma

Wayman Harold Cornelsen
© Fairview Funeral Home, Inc.
Submitted by: Jo Aguirre

© Fairview Funeral Home, Inc. © Glenn

Wayman Harold Cornelsen
October 24, 1913 - February 20, 2007

Funeral Services for Wayman Harold Cornelsen, 93, of Fairview, will be 1:30 p.m., Saturday, February 24, 2007 at the Central Christian Church of Fairview. The Reverend Brenton Haworth will officiate. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery. Arrangements are by Fairview Funeral Home, Inc.

Wayman was born October 24, 1913 to Dick and Henrietta (Karber) Cornelsen on a farm south of Fairview, Oklahoma and passed away February 20, 2007 at the Fairview Fellowship Home in Fairview, Oklahoma.

Viewing will be from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Thursday, February, 22 and from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, February 23 at Fairview Funeral Home, Inc., and at the church prior to the service on Saturday.

Wayman attended Green Valley Grade School, Fairview High School and the University of Oklahoma. He began farming and ranching in 1932 and he was the Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, Cadillac, John Deere, Krause, and New Holland dealer from 1932 to 1966. He managed and operated the Cornelsen Hotel and Coffee Shop after the death of his father, Dick Cornelsen.

Wayman and Violet Frady were married March 11, 1934 at the South Mennonite Brethren Church in Fairview. After their marriage, they remained in Fairview.

Wayman was very active in church, community and state activities. He served three terms as president of the Fairview Chamber of Commerce (1950-1952), served as Director of Oklahoma State Chamber of Commerce for 20 plus years, and was a member of the Oklahoma Planning Resources Board during the Raymond Gary and Ed Edmonson Governorships. He was a tireless worker on highway projects, including President of U.S. Highway 60. He was a member of the Central Christian Church, serving as Elder and board chairman. He was finance and building chairman in 1952 when the new church building was built.

Wayman was a member of the Rotary Club since 1937, was District Governor in 1958, he was the first Paul Harris Rotary Fellow in the Fairview club. Senator David L. Boren appointed him as a member of the Oklahoma Weather Modification Board. He was a member of the Oklahoma Auto Dealers Association and served on 12 Dealer Planning Committees for General Motors. He was General Chairman of the Fairview Diamond Jubilee in 1968. Co-Organizer and three times president of Oklahoma Northwest now called Red Carpet Country. He served on the Great Salt Plains Boy Scout Advisory Council.

Wayman is a member of the Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rites Consistory at Guthrie and India Shrine Temple in Oklahoma City. Co-founder and charter member of the Fairview Lakeside Country Club and a past president.

Wayman was one of Fairview's first pilots and had over 15,000 hours flying time, he held a multi-engine license and instrument rating, he has been a member of the International Flying Farmers since 1946. In 1954, he became a real-estate developer and built several sub-divisions. In 1967, Wayman and Violet gave the Fairview School District 30 acres of land to build a new school complex. In 1968 he became and Investment Counselor and Broker. From 1970 to 1982, Wayman was a manufactures representative for Waldon, Inc. in 22 states.

In 1992, the Fairview Chamber of Commerce bestowed on him the first Life Time Achievement Award. Wayman remained active in the investment and insurance business until his health no longer permitted his involvement in the business he shared with his son Trent.

Wayman and Violet traveled extensively since 1936 in North America, Europe and Asia. They both enjoyed golfing and Wayman's hobbies included fishing boating and hunting. Sadly, Violet's health failed and she passed away in 2001.

Wayman married Dorothy (Reese) Baker on December 24, 2002 in Fairview, Oklahoma. The couple provided each other loving companionship. They enjoyed traveling and remained active, often dining at the Lakeside Country Club and visiting with long time friends. Wayman worked his entire life promoting Fairview and working for the betterment of Fairview. In his own words "There is no better place to live than Fairview".

Wayman is survived by wife Dorothy Reese-Cornelsen of Fairview; two sons, Trent Cornelsen of Fairview, Steve Cornelsen of Miami, Florida; three daughters, Sherry Blair of Kingfisher, Karen Miller and husband J.G. of Isabella, Lisa White and husband Alan of Enid; 17 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren.

Wayman was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, one sister; wife Violet; an infant son, William Harold, one son-in-law, Joe Blair and one great grandson, Lane Blair.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Central Christian Church or Fairview Alumni with the funeral home acting as custodian.



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