Winfree
Inez Lansden Winfree was born September 17, 1908, to William and Cecilia Mulvey Lansden at their homestead west of Forgan. She died Saturday, November 16, 2002, at Norman Regional Hospital in Norman. He was born June 30, 1942, at Liberal, KS, the son of Ernest H. and Augusta "Gussie" P. Wald Huebner. He attended and graduated from Turpin High School in 1960 and attended Central State University in Edmond for two years. He was a lifelong farmer in the Turpin community and was manager of Perryton Equity at Turpin for several years. Charles was a county commissioner of Beaver County for the past 21 years. He is survived by one son, Craig Huebner and wife, Cindy of Turpin; two daughters, Kim Hall of Turpin and Heather Looney and husband, Jeff of New Boston, TX; his fiancee, Nelda Gray and her daughter Amy of Purcell; two brothers, Joe Huebner and wife Dorothy of Amarillo, TX and Felix Huebner of Turpin; four grandchildren, Brandon and Brooke Bryan, and Desiree and Chase Huebner. He was preceded in death by his parents. A Celebration of Life of Charles Leroy Huebner was held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 20, 2002, at the Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church in Liberal, KS with Pastor Andrew Wehling presiding. died Tuesday, November 12, 2002, in the Western Prairie Nursing Home at Ulysses, KS at the age of 95. She was the daughter of Henry Norvilla and Lizzie Zimmerman Easterling. Mattie was born on June 10, 1907, at Rotan, TX. Soon after Mattie’s birth, the family moved to northeast New Mexico by covered wagon. She attended several different schools in New Mexico and later in Oklahoma where she graduated from high school in Jennings, OK on May 25, 1925. Mattie enrolled at Oklahoma A&M. On December 24, 1926, Mattie Interment was in the Laverne Memorial Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the Laverne EMT or the Delphian Library, c/o Myatt-Seeger Funeral Home, Box 909, Laverne, OK 73848.

Pugh
Denzil Garland Pugh was born on January 8, 1943, in Balko to Floyd Woodrow and Myrtle Marie (Young) Pugh. He graduated from Balko High School in 1961 and went on to obtain a masters degree in Education. He was a debate coach at Goddard and at Wellington High School where he was still teaching. Garland Interment was in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

Schell
Leona E. Schell, age 89, died February 21, 1996. She is survived by three sons, Richard Schell and wife, Paulette of Elberta, AL; Don Schell and wife, Karen of Beaver and Dale Schell and wife, Lorraine of Plains, KS; two sisters, Leota Lamber, her twin of El Reno and Loris Banker of Lawrence, KS; 10 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Jo Ann Schell on August 1, 1992; a sister, Elsie Riney; two brothers, Melvin Swafford and Milton Swafford, and her parents. Funeral services were Friday, November 15, 2002, at the Friends Church in Plains, KS with Pastors Dan Biernacki and Randy Littlefield presiding. died Tuesday, November 12, 2002. He retired in 1975 after 27 years of service as a elementary principal in the Wichita school system. Survivors include one son, Jim Pope of Wichita, KS; two daughters, Sharon Earnest and Dianne Kitch, both of Wichita, KS; two sisters, Bessie Appleton of Buffalo and Rosetta Neal of Freemont, MO, five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. A memorial service was Saturday, November 16, 2002, at University Friends Church in Wichita, KS.

Cvaniga
Nina Cvaniga was born January 4, 1911, at the Maple Ranch in Beaver County to Pearl and Robert Maple. She married Della Pearl Judd. To this marriage were born four children, Terri Diana, Linda Denise, Shannon Lynne and Lee Ann. Preceding Ronnie in death were his parents, Herbert and Carollea Lawson; father-in-law, Lee Judd; his grandparents and great-grandparents and nephew, Michael Judd. Survivors include four daughters, Terri Long and husband Tim, Denise Janko and husband Chris, Shannon Caseltine and husband Jeff and Lee Ann Monty and husband Tyler; 12 grandchildren, Ty Williams and wife Kira, Chanci Peterson and husband Nick, T.J. Maness, Jeremiah Janko, Tanner Long, Zachariah Monty, Sarah Caseltine, Alexis Janko, Joshua Monty, and Michael Caseltine; his sister, Sherry Jenkins and family; his mother-in-law, Mae Judd and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were Tuesday, October 29, 2002 at the Beaver First Christian Church with Daniel Houghton officiating. died Sunday, November 3, 2002 at Southwest Medical Center in Liberal, KS. He was born August 1, 1930, at Oakwood, OK, the son of Clarence J. and Vera E. VanWinkle Harper. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, serving in the U.S. Army. In 1947 he began the Allied Sign Company, which he then sold in 1979. In 1982 he began the Rainbow Neon Company, which he operated and later sold in 2000 and retired. On July 28, 1980, he died Saturday, October 26, 2002, at Medicalodge of Atchison, KS. Funeral services were Tuesday, October 29, 2002, at the United Methodist Church in Atchison, KS with the Rev. Doug Williams presiding. Walter Jacobs was born February 10, 1923 in Elmwood, the son of Jess Edward and Pearl Evelyn (Clarke) Jacobs. He attended Garrett School near Elmwood and graduated from Beaver High School. He went to college at Panhandle A&M, but joined the Navy in 1943. He was stationed on the USS Steel DE-8, a destroyer escort. He was honorably discharged in 1946. After military service, he attended the Apostolic Faith Bible College studying ministry and then went to Central Missouri State University graduating in 1951 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Education. He received his lifetime teaching certificate in 1951 from the State of Missouri and taught middle school math, reading and social studies for the Butler County School District R-V and for the Cass County District #17, both in Missouri. Mr. Jacobs resided in Kerhonkson, NY for several years and moved to Atchison, KS nine years ago. On April 20, 1947, he died Thursday, November 7, 2002. She was a retired recruiter for PDS technical services. She is survived by her mother, Edith Lenertz and a brother, Jerry Lenertz, both of Coldwater, KS; son, Jack Lousch of Manhattan, KS; daughter and son-in-law, Jill and Troy Carter of Forgan; stepchildren, Debra and Bill Johnson and Beth Wilson, all of Little Rock, AR; grandchildren, Madi and Kenan Lousch, Cassandra, Kodie and Tanner Carter, Trey and Nick Massingill, Bethany Scott and David Johnson and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by husband, Floyd Trafford; son, Scott Lousch; father, Lester Lenertz and sister, Roberta Rhodd. A memorial service was Tuesday, November 12, 2002 at the First Presbyterian Church in Coldwater, KS. The family requests memorials to the Hospice Care of Kansas, 3241 E. Victor, Wichita, KS 67208.

Whittaker
Opal Stockton-Whittaker was born on February 22, 1908, in Bogard, MO to Ruben and Ethel Canady. God took Opal home on November 8, 2002, at the age of 94. Opal moved to Oklahoma with her parents and sister Mildred in April of 1908 and settled south of Gate. When Opal was three, the family moved to Mocane. Opal attended grades one thru eight in Mocane and attended her freshmen year of high school at Knowles. She graduated from Forgan High School in 1927. Opal went to Panhandle A&M College in Goodwell where, after one year, she received a teaching certificate. She started her teaching career in Garland in 1928. Opal taught from then on, for 45 years at 12 different schools in and around her home in the Oklahoma Panhandle. In 1954, she received a Bachelors degree from Panhandle State. In 1959, Opal was selected as Beaver County teacher of the year. She went on to earn her Masters degree from Northwestern State College in Alva in 1964. Opal moved back to Gate in 1949 and taught at Gate School for 22 years. She then taught at Buffalo for two years and retired in 1973 although she continued to substitute teach after that. On April 14, 1933, Opal and Glen Stockton were Interment was in the Knowles Cemetery. Donations can be made to Hospice Quality Care, Inc., 921 S. Sooner Rd, Del City, OK 73110-2041.

Rogers
Daphne Irene Rogers, 84, of Ellinwood, KS married Howard Earl Rogers in Checotah. He died Tuesday, September 24, at Norman Regional Hospital. She was born February 13, 1916, to Pete and Alice (Thompson) Morris in Logan. She moved to Norman in 1961. She is survived by a son, Verner Howard of Norman; daughter-in-law, Esther Howard of Oklahoma City; two granddaughters, Charla Cheek of Salt Lake City, UT and Carla Mains and husband, Mike of Tulsa; four great-grandchildren, Christopher, Jenison, Michael and Jodi; two great-great-grandchildren, Brandon and Michelle; two sisters, Gerie McNerlin of Perryton, TX and Irene Boileau of Anthony, KS, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Fred C. Howard, and a son, Freddie Wayne Howard.

Laverty
Ronica Jill Laverty, Interment was at Kiowa Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the Jaci Brittnie Laverty and Cutter Lee Laverty Memorial fund, c/o Myatt-Seeger Funeral Home, Box 909, Laverne, OK.

Knoles
Tim Knoles, 30, of Tyrone, Interment was in the Hooker Cemetery.

Brower
Bob L. Brower, age 67, of Pampa, TX married Juanita Marie Woydziak January 17, 1955, in Beaver. They were high school sweethearts and were died on Thursday, September 19, 2002, in Detroit, MI at the age of 72. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister. Survivors include his sons, Charles Claybrook of Channing, TX and Bobby Claybrook of Skillmon, NJ; daughters, Beverly Sparkman of Elkhart, KS, and Donna Jo Ledford of McPherson, KS; four sisters, Donna Kippenberger of Guymon, Doris Sumrall of Mooreland, Darlene Nelson of Elko, NV and Dolores Bartel of Balko; one brother, Clarence Shorb of Irving, TX; 14 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were Wednesday, September 25, 2002, in the Chapel of Clark Funeral Service with Joe Day officiating. died Monday, September 23, 2002, in Woodward at the age of 72. Ramona attended school at Sophia, Overstreet, graduating from Laverne with the class of 1947. She later attended practical nursing school at Woodward, graduating with the class of 1963. She served as a LPN at Laverne, Shattuck, Buffalo and Beaver hospitals. Following her high school graduation, Ramona died Friday, September 20, 2002, in Borger. Mr. Jackson was born on August 30, 1910, in Rising Sun, IN and had lived in Borger since 1943. He was owner and refrigeration service technician of Jackson Refrigeration Rentals and Leasing. He was also co-owner of Jackson’s Paint and Wallpaper. Survivors include his wife, Marie Jackson of Borger, TX; son, Gary Jackson and wife Lynda of Slidell, LA; two daughters, Charlene and husband Glen Buckles of Borger, TX and Bette and husband, Michael Moscarello of Rockwell, TX; sister, Loudella Davis of Beaver; nine grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Services were Tuesday, September 24, 2002, at the First United Methodist Church with Rev. Jim Terry, Pastor, officiating. married Velma D. Mosburg in Meade, KS. He worked on the Barby farm after the marriage. He also worked for the Oklahoma Highway Department until he retired in 1989. Survivors include his wife of the home; two daughters Betty Marie and husband, Eugene Schollen-berger of Tuscon, AZ and Roberta Dorene of Spearman, TX; one son, Roy Glenn and wife Joy of Forgan; nine grandchildren, Eugene, Jr., Brandon, Dakota, Brandi, Sandra, Melissa, Jennifer, Kyle and Blake; 19 great-grandchildren and 19 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, parents, one brother and oldest son, Robert Dean. Funeral services were Monday, September 16, 2002, at the Beaver First Christian Church with Dr. Don Rogers officiating and Jim Sutherland assisting. died Wednesday, August 28, at Baptist St. Anthony’s Hospital in Amarillo, TX. The son of Dr. L.H. and Catherine (Perring) Kippen-berger, he was born March 27, 1938, in Okeene and the family moved to Guymon in 1948. Jim graduated high school from the Abbey, Canon City, CO in 1958, where he enjoyed many memories of fun and practical jokes and established lifelong friendships. In 1962, he obtained a Bachelor Degree in agronomy and chemistry from Oklahoma Panhandle State University in Goodwell. He was united in marriage to Donna Sue Claybrook on July 7, 1962, in Guymon. Jim was a farmer and was active in St. Peter’s Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. Jim enjoyed his neighbors, friends and coffee shop companions. His hobbies included trap shooting, fishing, hunting and his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Donna Sue Kippenberger; a daughter, Carol Lynn Holland and husband, Ross Holland; and a son, Patrick Wade Kippenberger and wife, Tracy, all of Guymon; two sisters, Lou Ann Batey of Oklahoma City and Sally Gregory and husband, Roy Gregory of Shell, WY and three grandchildren, Bryce Colton Kippenberger, Catherine Nicole Kippenberger and Cody Nathaniel Hoegner. His parents, Dr. L.H. and Catherine Kippenberger and a brother, Gary Kippenberger, preceded him in death. Rosary services were Friday, August 30, at 7 p.m. at the Henson-Novak Funeral Chapel, officiated by the Knights of Columbus. Mass of Christian Burial was conducted Saturday, August 31, at 10 a.m. at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Guymon with Father Scott Adams officiating. married John Walker, an American serviceman, at Bury St. Edward’s in the County of West Suffolk. She came back with him to the United State in 1946. John and Dorothy lived near Elmwood for several years before moving to Beaver. She worked as a telephone operator in Beaver but most of her life she stayed home and enjoyed being a homemaker. Dorothy Interment was at Pioneer Cemetery.

Lyle
James Cain Lyle married in Beaver on September 22, 1935. Their first homes were in Oklahoma City and Tulsa where Jim worked for Oklahoma Natural Gas Company. They moved to Beaver in 1940 and Jim went to work at the First National Bank, which later became the First Security Bank. He was chairman of the Board at his retirement. Surviving relatives are a son, Doug Lyle and his wife, Barbara of Corpus Christi, TX; a son, David Lyle of Oklahoma City; a daughter, Nancy and her husband Bob Jamison of Beaver; and grandchildren, Susan Lyle, Dean Lyle, Hillary Jamison and Dace Jamison. Jim was a longtime member of the First United Methodist Church in Beaver, a charter member of Beaver Rotary Club, a Mason and a founding member of the first Cowchip Committee. Funeral services were Monday, August 12, 2002, in the Beaver Methodist Church with Rev. John Breon officiating. died Sunday, August 4, 2002, at the age of 49. He was born to Paul Baker Caldwell and Meadean Brown Caldwell on February 22, 1953, in Beaver. He married Diana Faye Kane in Meade, KS. To this union was born a son, Jamie Paul on August 27, 1977, and a daughter, Candace Michelle on September 5, 1981. Paul and Diana have made their home in Beaver County where he has been a farmer-rancher for the past 30 years. He actively supported the activities of his children while they were growing up. Paul has been an inspiration to all those that have witnessed his courage during his fight with cancer. He showed daily his faith in God. He was preceded in death by two nieces, Melissa Jean Coxwell and Jennifer Colleen Malone, and one nephew Rocky Dean Coxwell. He is survived by his wife, Diana Faye Caldwell; his son and daughter-in-law, Jamie Paul and Amanda Caldwell; granddaughter, Cheyenne Lane Caldwell; his daughter, Candace Michelle Caldwell, all of Beaver County. He is also survived by his parents, Paul B. and Maedean Caldwell of Beaver County; three sisters and their spouses, Deloris and Norman Coxwell of Booker, TX. Vivian and Corky Godfrey of Pampa, TX and Debra and Gene Fox of Amarillo, TX. Other survivors are four nephews, Scott Coxwell of Perryton, TX, Gregory Malone of Pampa, TX, Jeff Frazell and Jody Fox of Amarillo, TX; five great-nephews and three great-nieces. Funeral services were Thursday, August 8, 2002, at the First Christian Church in Beaver with Dennis Warren officiating and Brian Loreg assisting. died suddenly due to a drilling rig accident on Saturday, August 10, 2002, near Decator, TX at the age of 56 years. He was born September 23, 1945, to John Robert and Lora Thelma (Blosser) Wooden at the family farm in the Logan community in Beaver County and was raised in the Logan community. He attended the Victory Country School before attending the Laverne Schools graduating with the Class of 1963. He attended Panhandle State University in Goodwell graduating with a bachelor of science degree in pre-vet. On December 18, 1965, he Interment was in the Woodson Ranch Cemetery in Logan. Memorials may be made to the Ross Woodson Memorial Fund, c/o of the Myatt-Seeger Funeral Home, Box 909, Laverne, OK 73848

Whisenant
Alice Edna Whisenant, age 96, married L.C. "Cull" Whisenant at Forgan. He Interment was in Liberal died Saturday, August 17, 2002, at North Park Nursing center. David received his bachelor of music education from North Texas State Universaity in Denver, TX; a master of french horn from the University of Wisconsin in Madison, WI; his doctor of musical arts from the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. He was a musician with the United States Navy Band in Washington, D.C.; principal horn of the Kansas City, MO Philharmonic and the Honululu Symphony; and third horn in the St. Louis Symphony. He also played with the Opera Theater in St. Louis and was principal horn of the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra and the Owensboro Symphony. David is survived by his wife of 34 years, Kathryn Reiswig of Evansville, IN; daughters, Elizabeth L. Reiswig of Asheville, NC and Christina Marie Reiswig of Evansville,IN; brother, Gary Reiswig of East Hampton, NY, brother-in-law, Scott VanDeburgh of Beaver, and seven nieces and nephews. Services were Tuesday, August 20, 2002, at Methodist Temple.

Hodges
Derek Lee Hodges was born September 4, 1981, to J.W. and Carol Hodges in Beaver and Interment was in the Forgan Cemetery.

Cole
Jimmie Cole married Mary Rathbone on March 19, 1938 in Haven, KS and to this union three children were born. Jimmie was employed as a grocer for many years with Ideal grocery store and managed stores in Hugoton, KS and Hooker, OK. After returning to the Beaver area to farm and ranch, Jimmie was involved as a Rotarian, a 32nd degree Mason, a school board member for two terms, hospital and nursing home administrator, member of the Beaver Quarterback Club, driver of the activity bus for the schools, and had received his pin for 42 years of service to the Beaver County Conservation District Board. Jimmie was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers, William Ralph Cole and Clifford Lynn Cole. Survivors include his wife Mary of Beaver; two daughters, Sharon Gauthier and husband, Fred of Ardmore and Linda Atkinson and husband, Larry of Norman; son, Jimmie Dorsey Cole and wife, Carol of Beaver; grandchildren, Elizabeth Grundy and husband, Tim of Oklahoma City, Stephen Gauthier and wife, Christine of Oklahoma City, Cole Atkinson and wife, Stephanie of Norman, Braton James Cole and wife, Courtney of Valrico, FL, Stephanie McKinney and husband, Mike of Tulsa and Kerri Beth Cole of Beaver. Jimmie’s surviving great-grandchildren are Stephen Atkinson, Kinley and Carter Cole, Caitlin and Hannah Grundy, and Abigail McKinney. Other survivors include nieces Barba Yates, Carol Joy Cook, and Sheila Stickler, nephew Stanley Cole and cousin Jeanette Evans and many friends. Funeral services were Saturday, July 27, 2002, at the Beaver First Christian Church with Mike Crow officiating and Edwin Waterbury assisting. died Monday, July 22, 2002, in Oklahoma City, at the age of 73. He attended elementary schools in Beaver and in Troutdale, OR, returning to Beaver his freshman year. He graduated from Beaver High School in 1948. Bobbie served in the Air Force, taking basic training in San Antonio. He was also stationed in Frankfurt, Germany, as well as at the SAC base in Harlingen, TX, where he was a supply sergeant. He was discharged from the service on December 15, 1954. On February 14, 1956, he Interment was in Pioneer Cemetery. The family suggests memorials be sent to Cardiac Care Center, Baptist Medical Center, Oklahoma City, OK.

Pirtle
Ross Pirtle died Friday, July 26, 2002. We will always remember Dad’s laughter and sense of humor. His love of God and family will encourage and inspire us for many generations to come. He is survived by his children, Jerrie (Debbie) Overton, Wendell (Annette) Overton, Melonie (Robby) Beesley and other family members and friends. Funeral services were Wednesday, July 31, 2002, in Salt Lake City, UT.

Bridwell
Graveside services were Thursday, July 25, 2002, at Wade, OK died Monday, July 22, 2002, at the Medical Center of Southeastern Oklahoma in Durant. Rev. Rick Fennel officiated. Montie was born May 8, 1915 in Granite to Luther and Myrtle Bridwell. On July 24, 1947, he died Tuesday, July 16, 2002, in the Beaver County Nursing Home at the age of 82 years. On February 16, 1936, Lepha married Jim H. Parkhurst in Stafford, AZ. Three children were born to this union, Amanda Ann, Jimmie Lee and Beckie Gwen. She was a homemaker most of her life, working outside the home during World War II in the shipyards and later as a health care provider. She retired in 1981 in San Angelo, TX, later moved to Beaver and in May 2001 became a resident of the Beaver County Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Anna and Ed Ernest; step-dad, Bob McCune; two brothers, Stanley Ernest and Bobbie McCune; spouses, Arthur Rowe and Jim Parkhurst; daughters, Amanda Ann and Gail Keefer; grandson, Ricky Keefer and son-in-law, Wayne Templin. Survivors include her sister, Hazel Conseen and husband, Fred of Lakewood, CO; brother, Mike McCune and wife, Gloria of Plummer, ID; her children, Bill Rowe and wife, Betty Sue of Canyon, TX, Jimmie Templin, Delanna Miller of Tucumcari, NM, Beckie Horton and husband, Jerry of Kansas City, MO; 12 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

Jones
Mason Leo "Pete" Jones, age 88, of Vici Interment was in Camargo Cemetery.

Winchester
Leola Virginia (McVicker) Winchester, the daughter of Fred H. and Anna Elizabeth (Dixon) McVicker was born March 2, 1922, at the family farm near Logan in Beaver County and married Kenneth Winchester in Buffalo with their mothers and Almyra McDaniel as witnesses. Later they moved to the family farm in Beaver County where they lived until Kenneth Interment was in Kiowa Cemetery.

Dye
Barbara J. Dye of Thornton, CO, age 69, died Tuesday, July 2, 2002. She was born May 6, 1914, in Washita County to Benjamin and Tennie Holden Chambless. After living in Beaver she moved to Yukon where she had been a resident for the last 15 years. Survivors include her daughters, Saundra Neihart and Tena Fry Hough and husband, Alan, all of Yukon; niece Jacqueline Henderson of OKC, three grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Services were Friday, July 5, 2002, at the First Baptist Church in Yukon. Burial was Saturday, July 6, 2002, at Beaver.

Smith
Darlene "Dar" Smith was born to Glen and Marciel Harryman on August 19, 1933. She interment at Beaver Pioneer Cemetery following service.

Davis Jerry Lee Davis, 50, married Trella L. Hill in Beaver and to this union two sons were born. He is survived by two sons, Colt Lee Davis of Turpin and Heath Vern Davis of Balko; companion, Deborah Cowan of Beaver; step-son, Josh Randall of Woodward; his parents, LaVerne and Doris Davis of Balko; one sister, Karen Gross and husband Joe of Balko. Funeral services were Monday, June 24, 2002, at the First Christian Church in Beaver with Rev. Mike Crow officiating. died Sunday, June 23, 2002, at her mother’s residence in Turpin. She was born January 9, 1969, the daughter of Jewel R. and Mary Ann (Kost) Musgrave. She graduated from Liberal High School in 1987. A resident of Oklahoma City for 10 years, she moved back to Turpin one year ago. She worked as a dispatcher for Halliburton. Survivors include two daughters, Jessica Ann Castenada and Mariana Castenada, both of Turpin; mother, Mary Ann Musgrave of Turpin; brother, Jay Musgrave of Turpin and sister, Tammy Janzen of Liberal, KS. She was preceded in death by her father, Jewel, grandparents, Glenn and Irene Kost and Lee and Tennie Musgrave. Funeral services were Wednesday, June 26, 2002, at Turpin Baptist Church in Turpin with Pastor Wyatt Carpenter presiding. died Thursday, June 6, 2002, at Plainville, KS of injuries in a auto accident. He was born September 20, 1977, at Liberal, KS, the son of Jake and Lesa Oyler Slatten. He graduated from Forgan High School in 1995 and worked the oilfields several years. He moved to Plainville, KS and was working as a maintenance person at a feed yard. In 1997, he Interment was in the Forgan Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to the Tyson V. Slatten Childrens Education Fund, Bank of Beaver City, Turpin Branch, Box 100, Turpin, OK 73950.