Gary Dale

Boswell

Gary Dale Boswell, 77, of Newcastle, died Wednesday, August 12, 2020, in Norman.  The son of Ewing Boswell and Lois (Owens) Boswell, he was born December 26, 1942 in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma.

Gary graduated from Capitol Hill High School in 1961 and was a veteran of the US Army.  He graduated from Central State University in 1976 with a Bachelor of Arts degree.  Gary worked in law enforcement for over 30 years until his retirement.  His career included working for the OU Health Science Center, the Blanchard Police Department, and the Corporation Commission.  He married Betty Henderson on May 7, 1982, in Gainesville, Texas.  In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family and friends.  Gary was a very talented musician and enjoyed playing the drums, violin, guitar, and trumpet.  He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Gary is survived by his wife of 38 years, Betty Boswell, of the home; two step-daughters, Terry Foster of Blanchard and Brenda Waddell and her husband, Mike, of Prescott, Arizona; one sister, Connie Cantwell and her husband, Alan, of Oklahoma City; two nieces, Renee Cantwell and Chanda Bodine; and many other loved ones and friends.

Graveside service will be held at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, August 18, 2020, at the Mount Olivet Cemetery in Pauls Valley.  Arrangements are under the direction of Eisenhour Funeral Home of Blanchard.  Online obituary and guestbook are available at www.eisenhourfh.com.