Dale

Myers

Winifred Dale Myers, 88, of Blanchard, died Thursday, April 21, 2022, at his home.  The son of Orie Jefferson Myers and Bertha Ellen (Mahurin) Myers, he was born January 23, 1934, in Blanchard.

Dale retired with the rank of Tech Sergeant from the US Air Force with over twenty years of service.  He served during the Korean and Vietnam Wars and was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for Meritorious Service and the Air Force Commendation Medal.  After retiring, he worked for the FAA as a printing press operator for many years.  Dale married Shirley Jean Boswell on March 29, 1951, in Gainesville, Texas.  He attended Faith Church in Oklahoma City.  In his spare time, he enjoyed watching westerns and bowling.  Dale was a good bowler and won many trophies in various tournaments.  He enjoyed working in his shop and was a talented carpenter.  He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Dale was preceded in death by his parents; one infant daughter, Diana Faye Myers; daughter-in-law, Susan Myers; and one sister, Helen Selby.

He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Shirley Myers, of Blanchard; two daughters, Jennifer Lange and her husband, Tom, of Moore and Mary McCraw and her husband, Danny, of Blanchard; three sons, Buddy Myers and his wife, Karen, of Blanchard, David Myers of Newcastle, and Jacky Myers and his wife, Lisa, of Blanchard;  twelve grandchildren; twenty-seven great grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren; one sister, Barbara Goza, of Texas; and many other relatives and friends.

Funeral service will be held at 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at the Eisenhour Funeral Home Chapel in Blanchard.  Burial with full military honors will follow in the Blanchard Cemetery.  Arrangements are under the direction of Eisenhour Funeral Home of Blanchard.  Online obituary and guestbook are available at www.eisenhourfh.com.