Orren Mixer - Gracelawn - Edmond, OK - Occupational/Hobby Grave Stones on Waymarking.com

Gracelawn Cemetery is a City cemetery, established in the late 1800s. On the western side of the cemetery, in the newer sections stands the headstone of Orren Marion Mixer, Jr. This is a large, two-tone granite double marker with a curved top and flower urns on each side. The marker has many items engraved on it, including the head of a longhorn steer, a horse, a horse's head, and Indian alphabet characters. One of the cross bars of the "X" in his name is a long Indian spear. Also engraved are the words "Circle M Ranch."

Orren Mixer was born in Oklahoma City and attended Kansas City Art Institute from 1938-1940. He worked as a graphic artist in several states. He was known for painting Western scenes, particularly livestock and horses. He had a home and studio near Arcadia/Edmond. The western engravings on his headstone reflect the subjects of many of his paintings.

Orren Mixer's inscription reads:

ORREN MARION MIXER, JR.
JULY 18, 1920
APRIL 29, 2008

Is Gravestone Showing Occupation or Hobby?: Occupation What is depicted occupation or hobby?: Artist Date of birth: 07/18/1920 Date of death: 04/29/2008 Access hours and days: The cemetery gates are always open, except for Halloween at dusk.

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