Dwight & Leota June Winchester - Waukomis Cemetery - Waukomis, OK
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member hamquilter
N 36° 16.412 W 097° 54.424
14S E 598163 N 4014841
This dedicated bench can be found at the front of the chapel in Waukomis Cemetery.
Waymark Code: WMY9RE
Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 05/16/2018
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member bluesnote
Views: 3

Waukomis Cemetery is located southwest of the town, at the intersection of CR 510 and 2860. In front of the brick chapel stands this white granite bench with the name WINCHESTER on the edge, and the date of marriage of Mar.29, 1946.

Dwight was in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was involved with the raising of Angus cattle most of his life. He and Leota raised five sons.

On one end of the bench is the engraving "In loving memory of Dwight Winchester / Aug. 6, 1925 - Feb. 16, 2007 / Grandpa Fudge / Winchester Angus."

On the other end of the bench, the dedication to leota reads: "In loving memory of Leota June (Brawley) Winchester / July 19, 1928 - July 17, 2009 / Grandma June / Mom"

Where is this bench located?: Waukomis Cemetery

Who is this bench honoring?: Dwight and Leota Winchester

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