Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Richard D. 'Dick', 74, passed away March 20, 2006. He was born on July 4th, 1931 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Maurice M. and Maxine N. Darnell. He graduated from the Oklahoma Military Academy in 1948. He went on to graduate from the University of Oklahoma with a B.S. and Masters in Geology in 1957. Dick...
Read MoreDick was my Company Commander during my first "Rabbit" year at OMA in 1950 and we all felt that he was a very good leader, fair but firm, and well respected by his peers, the OMA Administration and Military Staff. He also was loyal to the Academy during the years following his graduation, working closely with the Alumni Association and Museum Committee. Ron Acree
Ron Acree
March 27, 2006 | Humboldt, TN
As a cadet "rabbit" at Oklahoma Military Academy in 1950, Dick was a mentor who inspired me with his leadership, motivation and ethical qualitites of life. He was a model cadet for the academy.
Gerald Breeding
March 27, 2006 | Oklahoma City, OK
Dick always had a pleasant word and a big smile for everyone, he will be missed on and off the tennis court.
Ann Armbruster
March 26, 2006 | Sun Lakes, AZ
I have several caractures Dick did over the years as well as all the drawings in the recipe book we did in 1977 and a lot of fond memories.
Pete Scott, San Jose Costa Rica
Pete Scott
March 24, 2006 | San Jose, Costa Rica
We will miss a very good friend, good tennis player, flier, humorist, and martini drinker
Tony Beals
March 23, 2006 | Oklahoma City, OK
Dick's caracture drawing of me occupies a special place on my office wall. Drawn when we both worked on the Shale Shaker.
Don Weber
March 23, 2006 | Ocala, FL
