This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WandaPurcell13 Surnames: Conklin Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oklahoma.counties.rogermills/8850/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mary Dean Brown Conklin passed away this past week and memorial services will be held for her on Saturday, August 23, 2008 at the McArthur Church of Christ in Oklahoma City. Dr. Mary Dean Brown Conklin was a 1942 Hammon graduate. After graduating from Hammon High School, she attended Pepperdine University in Malibu, California. Mary Dean enlisted in the U.S. Navy on November 17, 1943 where she served as a nurse for service personel returning from the Pacific theater of war. She was discharged on January 6, 1946. Mary Dean played first base for the Marines softball team and played on the basketball team. She gained notoriety as a high scorer with one game of 56 points. Mary Dean did nursing and other jobs and entered chriopratic college in California and graded as a licensed Doctor of Chiropractic in 1960. Dr. Conklin returned to Oklahoma City and owned her own clinic for several years. She was a courageous lady and had a smile and a kind word for everyone. Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, Ok 21-Aug-2008 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.