This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WandaPurcell13 Surnames: Thetford, Drew Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oklahoma.counties.rogermills/9026/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Joice Thetford was born April 11, 1933 in Erick, Oklahoma to Myrtle aand C.W. Thetford. He passssed away April 25, 2009 at Elk City, Oklahomaa at the age of 76 years and 14 days. Joice grew up east of Berlin. He was married to Lawanda (Drew) Thetford at Sayre, Oklahoma on January 21, 1955. After their marriage they resided east of Berlin until Joice was drafted into the United States Army. Joice served his country in the Korean conflict. After his discharge in 1958 he returned and started his soil conservation bussinesss and continued to opeerate the business until present. Joice enjoyed working and traveling. He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers and 1 sister. He is survived by his wife, Lawanda, of the home; 1 son, Terry Thetford, Elk City, Oklahoma; 1 brother, Truman Thetford, Sayre, Oklahoma and a host of other relatives and friends. Graveside services were held Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at 11:00 am at Berlin Cemetery, Berlin, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma undrer the direction fo whinery-Savage Funeral Service. Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK 30-Apr-2009 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.