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Reed Martin Wahnee, age 72, passed from this life on November 14, 2012 at his home in Miami with his family by his side.
Reed was born on October 16, 1940 to James Wahnee and Ann Laura Wilson in Claremore, Oklahoma.
Mr. Wahnee was a member of the Comanche and Delaware Nations. Reed married Debbie Dianne Wallace on September 17, 1987 in Oklahoma City. Reed was a Geologist, traveling extensively in the Oil Industry working for Exploration Logging and Luttrell Oil and Gas for over 50 years, and then served as a Geodynamic consultant. Mr. Wahnee was a horseman, this was his passion. He was a horse trainer and loved to watch the horse races. Reed liked to fish, camp and loved all of his grandchildren.
Mr. Wahnee is survived by his wife Debbie of the home in Miami. Two sons: James Reed Wahnee of Oglesby, Oklahoma and Robert Wayne Wahnee of Bartlesville, OK. Daughter: Paula Ann Gibson and spouse Morgan Keene of Grove, OK and Step Daughter Ginger Anne Nimmo and husband Richard of Bethany, OK. One Brother: Jim (Moke) Wahnee and wife Carol of Weatherford, OK. Also surviving Reed are twelve grandchildren, six great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother Sonny Wahnee, one stepson Larry Bradley Wallace and one step grandson Benjamin Nimmo.
Visitation was held Friday, November 16, 2012 from 6pm to 8pm, at the Grand Lake Funeral Home in Grove, OK. Services were scheduled for Saturday, 11:00a.m., November 17, 2012, at the First Christian Church in Miami, OK. Interment was Saturday 2:30 p.m. in the Delaware Cemetery in Dewey, Oklahoma. Arrangements entrusted to Grand Lake Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Grove, OK. Online condolences can be made at www.grandlakefuneralhomes.com
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Jimmy and Bobby Im sorry for your loss,I know this is a very hard time for you call me if you ever want to talk my number is out of Ramona. I will keep you all and your whole family in my prayers your friend always B.J. Adcock
B.J. Adcock
December 5, 2012
Dear Jim (Moke), I just learned of Reed's death and want to extend my condolences. Seems it's come to that time in life that we say good-bye to so many. Also just learned of Myra (Cookerly) Woodard and Jimmy Oden's deaths. Hope our paths cross again. Jean (McKinney) Mooney
Jean Mooney
November 30, 2012
Moke,Jimmie and Bobby, I was saddened to hear of Reeds passing. I havent heard from you for years but you all were a fun part of my life. Keep your heads up and again, i am sorry for your loss. James Hemphill (Ochelata)
November 26, 2012
I knew Reed from early high school days. I was from bartlesville and Reed, Jimmy Shull, Dan Gilliland all from Dewey. We used to get into a lot of mischief.
My sympathy goes out to his family.
ben freidberg
garland,texas
November 24, 2012
Dear Family
Reed was a dear cousin and I am sorry e
we lost touch.If I can help in any way please let me know. I have family in Miami area and was actually there and Wyandotte last week.Cell is:918 695 7396 Ruthe blalock Jones
Graveside service was special
November 19, 2012
Dear Wahnee Family: I was greatly saddened at the news of Reed's passing. He and I graduated together and he was always so nice. We had tried to find him to come to a reunion, but could not do so. Sharon (Middlebusher) Ethridge
November 18, 2012
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