Harlan Eugene Boyett was born October 20, 1935 in Glendale, Arizona to Odis and Eva Barrow Boyett. He passed from this life March 13, 2011 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, at the age of 75.

Harlan married Dolores Terry November 4, 1961 in Carson City, Nevada and together they raised three children.

He enjoyed “helping” the grandkids pick up rocks and prickly pears out of the yard and watching Gunsmoke. Harlan especially loved playing with his grandkids and spending time with his family and friends at Arpealer’s.

Harlan was preceded in death by his parents: Odis & Eva Boyett; a sister: Pauline; and three brothers: Junior Boyett, L. V. Boyett, and Jesse Boyett.

He is survived by his former wife: Dolores Boyett of Cheyenne, Oklahoma; children: Tami DeShiell of Rattan, Oklahoma; Gena Boyett of Cheyenne, Oklahoma; and Terry Boyett & wife Donna of Cheyenne, Oklahoma; two brothers: J. T. Boyett of Cheyenne, Oklahoma; and Joe Glenn & wife Helen of Amarillo, Texas; three sisters: Lilly Mae Arms & husband Lawrence of Hopland, California; Nadine Thomas & husband Mac of Antlers, Oklahoma; and Mary Anna Arpealer & husband Bill of Rattan, Oklahoma; grandchildren: Michael & Aspen Boyett of Cheyenne, Oklahoma; Natalie & Kenneth Coffman of Shawnee, Oklahoma; John & Whiney DeShiell of Weatherford, Oklahoma; David & Emiley DeShiell of Sobol, Oklahoma; Thomas DeShiell of Rattan, Oklahoma; Jacklynn, Ashley & Megan Boyett all of Cheyenne, Oklahoma; eight great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; as well as a host other family and friends.

Funeral Service: 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 18, 2011 at Mills & Coffey Chapel.

Officiating: Reverend Andy Reed.

Music: "Amazing Grace", “Kiss An Angel Good Morning” and “Heroes and Friends” .

Pallbearers: Johnny Baze, Howard Boyett, Larry Boyett, Larry Brown, Dobber Harman and Joe Hill.

Honorary Pallbearers: Marvin Thurman and Billy Glass.

Interment: Rattan Cemetery, Rattan, Oklahoma.

 

Added by Area Coordinator:
Harlan was a Private First Class with the US Army.

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