Elmwood Cemetetry

Woodward, Woodward County, Oklahoma

© Billings Funeral Home
Submitted by: Terry Dudley

Leonard Duane McFarland

March 3, 1933 - April 5, 2026

L.D. McFarland, 93 year old Woodward resident, passed away April 5, 2026. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 am Friday, April 10, 2026 at the Billings Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Elmwood Cemetery with arrangements under the direction of the Billings Funeral Home. Military graveside rites will be conducted by the United States Army.

Leonard Duane McFarland was born on March 3, 1933, to Leonard Wayne and Hattie Mae (Koons) McFarland in Gage, Oklahoma. He peacefully passed away in Woodward, surrounded by family.

He grew up on a farm southeast of Gage, Oklahoma, and graduated from Gage High School in 1952.

In 1953, Leonard was drafted into the United States Army and proudly served his country until 1955, including being stationed in Japan. He held the rank of Private and was honored with the National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. On February 9, 1954, Leonard married the love of his life, Patsy Louise Sober, at the Presbyterian Church in Woodward, Oklahoma. Together, they built a life centered on family, hard work, and cherished traditions.

After returning from Japan, they moved to Wichita, Kansas, where Leonard was employed by Boeing from 1954 to 1959. During this time, they welcomed their first daughter, Kathi, in 1957. In 1959, they moved south of Fargo, where they welcomed their second daughter, LaRita. They later moved to Woodward in 1962.

While living in Woodward, Leonard was baptized at Lincoln Avenue Baptist Church. He worked for ONG and was known for his strong work ethic and dedication. Outside of work, he found great joy in ranching, hunting, watching basketball, and, most of all, attending his children's, grandchildren's, and great-grandchildren's sporting events and rodeos. Being present for his family's milestones and accomplishments brought him immense happiness.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Hattie McFarland, and his beloved wife, Patsy Louise McFarland.

Leonard is survived by his loving daughters, Kathi Boyle and husband Dale of Woodward, and LaRita Bowers and husband Donnie of Woodward; his brother, Dennis McFarland of Woodward; his grandchildren, Jeremy Bowers and wife Falisha of Woodward, Kala Gaines and husband Don of Taloga, Danny Boyle and wife Josephina of Nichols Hills, and Ashlee Burgess and husband John of Blanchard; his great-grandchildren, McKynlie and Colton Bowers, Kadon and Keanan Gaines, Isabella Boyle, Emma and Amelia Burgess; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Leonard will be remembered for his love of family, his service to his country, and the steady, caring presence he was in the lives of all who knew him. His legacy will live on through the generations of family who loved him dearly.