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Irvin Darrel Roberts
Nov 15, 1928 - Mar 15, 2021
Submitted by: Jo Aguirre
All About Hennessey
Hennessey, OK
Irvin Darrel Roberts, 92 of Dover, passed away on March 15, 2021, surrounded
by family.
A private family funeral was held on Thursday, March 18, 2021 at
Dover Christian Church officiated by Jimmy Berkenbile.
Public gravesite
burial followed at Kingfisher Cemetery under the direction of Cordry-Gritz
Funeral Home, Hennessey.
Irvin was born on the family homestead, raised his family and lived his life
there. He was proud the to see his farm inducted as an Oklahoma Centennial
Farm in June, 2020. He was born on November 15, 1928 to Charles Austin and
Alta Odessa (Baker) Roberts. Charles Husted was fondly known as “Dad”, when
Alta remarried after the death of Charles Roberts. Irvin was raised with the
strong presence and influence of his grandparents, Frank and Cora Roberts.
During his high school days, he worked with his grandfather on the farm. He
graduated from Dover High School in 1946.
He married the love of his life, Dona Ogle on April 14, 1948, in Loyal, OK.
Irvin learned early in life, the value of hard work, thrift and patience.
Patience that would be greatly needed when raising four daughters. He loved
Dona with all his heart, and was devoted to her. Irvin lost Dona to
Alzheimer’s in 2016, after 68 years married.
Irvin most loved watching westerns, listening to bluegrass and country
music, trips to Branson, and in his younger years playing pitch, dominos,
and being an avid member of the Oklahoma CB radio club. He and Dona were
strong believers in education, and he served on the Dover school board for
10 years, and was a member of the Dover Education Foundation, in which he
was honored as a Longhorn Leader, in 2018.
He was a member of the Dover Christian Church, India Shrine Temple, 32nd
degree Mason of the Scottish Rite, perpetual member of Coronado Masonic
Lodge 56, Kingfisher Eastern Star Chapter 42.
He will always be remembered by family and close friends for his dedication,
tenacity, and sense of humor.
He is survived by three daughters, Faye (James) O’Bryant of Cashion, Cathie
Chambers of Licking, Mo., Patricia (Jeremy) Stinnett of Yukon; seven
grandchildren Jennifer (Paul) McVicker, Charles (Dana) Terrell, Derek
(January) Grape, Melanie (Utah) Elliott, Marianne (Arlan) Russell, Melissa
(Vernon) Brake, Joe (Heather) Rushing; fifteen great-grandchildren; two
great-great-grandchildren; one sister-in-law, Mary Lynn Ogle of Loyal; one
cousin, Norma Clark of Chandler, and several nieces and nephews.
Irvin was
preceded in death by his wife, Dona; his eldest daughter, Dr. Virginia
Roberts-Webb; his parents; his grandparents; two sisters, Velda June Ogle
and Tharon Mae Husted, and many of his extended Ogle family.
Memorial donations may be made in his name to the Dover Christian Church,
Dover Education Foundation, or Shriners Hospital, with Cordry-Gritz funeral
home serving as custodian.
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