Bryan Bonser
Aug 20, 1946 - Feb 4, 2021
Posted by Jo Aguirre
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Whinery Funeral Service
Sayre, OK
(permission granted)
Bryan grew up south of Arnett, OK on the south Canadian River
where his love for animals and the outdoors began. He was drafted into
the United States Army in 1967 where he served in Vietnam and was
honorably discharged in March of 1973. Bryan had one son in 1971, and
later a daughter. Bryan lived in Cheyenne for many years and decided to
homestead in Strong City, OK with his wife Anna Marshall. Bryan worked
in the oilfield, for Walter Merrick on his ranch, and for David Hayden
which fulfilled his love for horses and cars, even if they were Fords.
Early in life he loved the jingle that the horses made almost as much as
he loved the jingle that the casino machines made later in life. Bryan
was an ornery, loving, witty, quiet, easy going man. He loved being
outdoors, hunting, fishing, raising his birds and quarter horses. Bryan
always had a way with children, and always had time to share beneficial
life experiences. He had a special relationship with all of his nieces
and nephews always treating them as his own. He had a special connection
to his grandson Rayce, who he taught to catch his first fish. His great
nephew Asher who he formed a special bond with over the last few years,
trying to instill wisdom and wit daily. He will be extremely missed by
everyone that was lucky enough to cross his path. If Bryan ever had an
actual bucket list, It is guaranteed he fulfilled it ten times over.
Bryan loved life and the people in it, and he made sure that he lived it
to the fullest.
He is preceded in death by his parents Lawrence and Minnie Pearl Bonser.
His wife Anna Marshall. Two sisters, Betty Workman and Bernie Faye
Churchill. Three brothers Bernard Bonser, Bobby Bonser, and Dale Bonser.
One grandson Cayson Shane Castor. Four treasured nephews Troy Dale
Bonser, Brandon Baker, Bill Bonser Jr., and Dennis Bonser.
He is survived by his son Shane Castor and wife Tina of Alex, OK, his daughter Eujenia (Jenny) Martinez of Lewisville, TX. Two brothers, Bill Bonser and wife Ann of Klamath Falls, OR, and Barney Bonser of Sweetwater, OK. Two sisters Barbara Sue Pond and husband Bill of Weatherford, OK and Bea Williams of Oklahoma City, OK. Three grandsons Shaedon Castor of Overland Park KS, Rayce Castor of Alex OK, Kevin Miller of Lewisville, TX. Three granddaughters Kalah Hope Castor of Mustang, OK, Kimberly and Kayla Miller of Lewisville, TX. Two Nephews who were more like sons, Shad Bonser and wife Shannan of Sayre, OK and Cody Bonser and wife Amber of Branson, MO, and numerous other nieces, nephews, great nieces, and nephews and a ton of family and friends that he cared for and treasured very deeply.