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Charles Drummond Obituary
Charles Robert Drummond, known as Chuck, died in Pawhuska on Friday, November 4. Chuck was a well-loved father, grandfather, cattleman and friend.
Chuck was born in Pawhuska, Oklahoma on March 12, 1943. He was president of his senior class and earned 36 merit badges as a Boy Scout. Chuck graduated from Pawhuska High School in 1961 and studies Agricultural Economics at Oklahoma State University, where he was a member of Beta Theta Pi fraternity. Chuck married Nan Olsen of Hardy, Oklahoma on August 17, 1964. After graduating from OSU in 1965, Chuck and Nan moved to their ranch near Pawhuska, where they raised three sons. Chuck became a Boy Scout leader and was elected president of Osage County Cattleman's Association in 1974. He was later inducted into the OCCA Hall of Fame. In 1979, he was named Osage County Top Conservationist. Chuck enjoyed raising and showing cutting horses and was a top ten breeder in the industry for many years. He was inducted into the Oklahoma Quarter Horse Hall of Fame in 2015.
Family and ranching were Chuck's two primary passions in life. He did not sit on many boards or committees, instead spending all of his time working on the ranch and building relationships. Chuck saw great highs and lows in the cattle business throughout his fifty-plus years as a rancher, and he gained valuable perspectives and insights that he willingly shared with his children and grandchildren.
Chuck is survived by his sons Tim Drummond and his wife Missy of Pawhuska, and Ladd Drummond and his wife Ree of Pawhuska; grandchildren Alex Scott and her husband Mauricio, Caleb Drummond, Paige Drummond, Halle Drummond, Bryce Drummond and Todd Drummond; as well as loving nieces, nephews and cousins. He is preceded in death by his son, Todd Olsen Drummond, his parents, Fred Alexander Drummond and Ruth Thatcher Drummond, his brother, Tom E. Drummond, his sister, Patricia A. Drummond, and his beloved wife, Nan Olsen Drummond.
A celebration of Chuck's life will be held at Presbyterian Disciples Church in Pawhuska on Monday, November 14, at 10:00am.
In lieu of flowers, Chuck's contributions can be made to:
The Oklahoma Cattlemen's Foundation
in support of the Children's Hospital
PO Box 82395
Oklahoma City, OK 73148
Memories and Condolences
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Cathy Jones
July 7, 2024
I always admired and enjoyed how Chuck was loved and respected by his family and community. I mourned when he and the family lost Nan. Now they are together in Eternity. God bless your family. I am a big PW fan!!!
Gary
May 15, 2024
Ree's Homage to Chuck was that delicious shrimp favorite of his. HIs Spirit lives on. God bless all the Drummonds. Amen.
Kelly Parkins
April 22, 2024
Rest in peace, Chuck.
Gina Carelli
April 6, 2024
I live in Chicago and Pioneer Woman is one of my favorite cooking shows. I have seen episodes of PW with Chuck and he seemed like a loving family man who had a lot of character. Sending you all my deepest and sincere condolences. He sure was a big aspect to the family and will definitely be missed. Rest in peace Chuck.
Gloria Serpa
December 10, 2023
Just found out today that Mr. Drummond has gone home to the Lord.
I'm sure he is happy now with his loved ones before him in the loving presence of the Lord. But I am sad and feel a loss knowing he is not among us now. May the peace of Jesus reign in all your hearts for we know we will all meet someday in the love of God's kingdom. Peace.
Caroline Hoets
October 25, 2023
Absolutely loved watching Chuck with his family, a true gentleman...
Caroline, Horsham, U.K.
Toni Cunningham Williams.
October 14, 2023
Omg. Just today I found out Chuck passed away. I'm sitting here watching my favorite show, The pioneer woman. Where she's cooking and sharing CHUCKS memories. My condolences to all he's family.
Celia Dougherty Joyner
October 14, 2023
I am catching up on taped
shows of the "The Drummond
Ranch" with many tears of joy
right now. I loved the concept
of hard work being passed down
within the family and food to
fuel that energy that started with Chuck many years ago.
Keep him close everyday with
all those special recipes of love.
I will keep Mr. Chuck close when
I have anything chocolate!
Kind regards to all,
Celia Dougherty Joyner
Peggy Kilis
October 13, 2023
I was so sad to learn of Mr. Drummond"´s passing. What a wonderful person he had to have been. I enjoyed seeing him on The Pioneer Woman.
Christine LeBlanc
October 8, 2023
I didn't know you personally sir but watching you on TV showed me a great man who was just like my own grandfather. You will always remain in my prayers along with your wife and Mrs Edna Mae Olsen. May you all enjoy heaven. With Mitch love and respect, Christine L. LeBlanc
Maggie
October 7, 2023
What a beautiful legacy Chuck leaves. Hard work, family and friendships. Those are the things that truly matter, and what he so obviously valued. God bless you all as you navigate this difficult time. Chuck was one of a kind.
Marilynn Arthur
October 7, 2023
I just watched the PW episode of PaPa´s favorite foods and learned that Chuck Drummond had passed last year. I was so sad for him upon learning his wife had passed and felt for him as I have had similar experience. What a lovely man and a lovely family. You all were blessed to have him and he was blessed to have you. Hoping many future blessings to come to you all in this journey we have in common called life. Keep up the love and devotion and keep God and family in your hearts and soul .
Hannah Hurvitz
October 7, 2023
I live in Honolulu, Hawaii. The Pioneer Woman is one of my favorite shows. I´ve been watching as the kids have grown up, and sadly, I just saw on the show that Papa Chuck passed away last year. I read Papa Chuck´s obituary and am
not surprised that he was a man of many accomplishments. I loved his sense of humor and love for his family. Please accept my deepest condolences over the loss of a wonderful father and grandfather. He will be missed by many, even by those who didn´t personally know him.
Liz Taylor
October 7, 2023
I just watched the episode of Pa Pa's favorite foods where I learned that he had passed! I did not know and I have watched the Pioneer Woman since the beginning. I cried the whole time. God bless your family.
A fan.
Debi Smith
August 12, 2023
I just recently heard that Chuck (papa) died. I am a Pioneer Woman fan and looked forward to seeing papa. We called my grandfather papa and our grandmother nana. Both of my grandparents are gone and I think of them all of the time. I am sure you miss him Ladd and miss your time together, especially as he grew older. He loved his chocolate and his chocolate cake. I loved the episode when he was making his famous fudge. I cry for your loss and the loss his friends and fans feel. I could see how the family loved him. As a matter of fact I am watching an episode now where Rhee made him strawberry shortcake cake for his birthday. Papa really enjoyed food which is any cooks dream. He was so down to earth and I remember when he was driving on the the ranch saying there was no other place he wanted to be. I love watching the kids shop for his presents. He really loved his family and anyone could see he he loved Rhee´s cooking and spending time with the kids. I was sad for him and the whole family when Nann died. I am sure that it helped him cope a little when you all were updating your family cemetery. Now he and Nann are smiling together in heaven forever happy. God bless.
nicher
June 27, 2023
Looking through my cd music surprised ALB "was "Chance to Dance"performing with the military in Frankfurt Germany. sending my condolence to the family
Through Pioneer Woman´s cooking show
June 17, 2023
I just learned of pa-pas passing today. I am so sorry for your loss. It is a great loss to all of us who got to know him. I loved that `ole man (compliment).
Ree thanks so much for introducing Pa-pa to us.
RIP pa-pa
Ellen Kruger
May 20, 2023
Thoughts and prayers and condolences to the Drummond families. I have watched The Pioneer Woman show and always enjoyed Chuck on the show and his being out on the land with Ladd. He enjoyed his "cake"on the show. He and Nan are looking down from heaven smiling down upon their family they raised and their grandchildren. God Bless.
God Bless.
Amy Vassios
January 11, 2023
I am just a Pioneer woman fan and half of that reason is because of Chuck! He was a good old fashioned hard working family loving man that appreciated the simple things in life! He reminded me with his stature, gravelly voice, hard working perfectionism and his personality of my own grandfather I have missed since I was 21. I watched looking forward to any episode with Pa Paw! I missed any tribute on her show of this and when I was watching one day it was hinted to, so I looked it up and when I found out that he went to be with his previous passed family members in Heaven, I balled my eyes out, like I lost my grandfather all over again because chuck although never personally met, I felt very close to because I grew up with my granfather like him and I felt as if he was a second grandfather. I always wanted to go there and meet him but unfortunately I just got to say a prayer to his soul in Heaven and told him how much I love him and will miss him. Love you dearly Pa Paw! Thank you for your life and legacy rest in peace with your family!
Tom Flynn
December 22, 2022
We will miss Chuck as he was part of the ranch.
WILLIAM SULLIVAN
December 15, 2022
My condolences to the Drummond family. Chuck was a childhood friend of my two older brothers, Dan and Jim Sullivan. We lived at 1619 Bigheart until our father was called into the service in 1953. Chuck was wonderful to all of us Sullivan kids. Even stayed in the Drummond house, overnight when we were kids. Also, would go out to the ranch and ride horses, but for me, a pony.
Good memories.
Darlene Sandler
December 14, 2022
I will miss seeing you on the show and also enjoying your beloved eggs benedict with Ree. Rest in Peace
Karen Ohlmann
December 6, 2022
I was so sorry to hear of Chuck's passing. I only know him through the Pioneer Woman show, but he seemed like such a kind man. I loved how he appreciated the home-cooked meals. Blessings to your family.
Rae Wisely
December 3, 2022
Blessings to the Drummond family from Rae.
Rae Wisely
December 3, 2022
I just learned of Chuck's passing today. Very sorry for your loss. His mother in law, Edna Mae Olsen was my best friend. We worked together in Los Angeles for several years. Met Chuck when i visited her and Nan. They all made me feel welcome. What a beautiful family. I miss them all. With love from Rae Wisely in Florida.
Mondell & Debbie Jones
November 26, 2022
So sorry for your families loss. My family and I are sending many prayers and hugs your way
Lucy Coburn
November 22, 2022
So very sorry to hear about Chucks passing.
Always enjoyed seeing him on the Pioneer Woman interacting with family and overseeing things on the ranch.
Bless his heart I hope he's now with Nan and Todd again.
My thoughts and prayers are with the Drummond family at this time.
I know your holiday table will not be the same.
Harleman Mfg
November 15, 2022
What a pleasure it always was to set down and visit with chuck when he came to do some business with Harleman Mfg. God bless the Family.
Amanda Jackson
November 14, 2022
I am so sorry for your loss! May the Peace of God be upon you and your family!
Tom Farley
November 14, 2022
Grew up working on that ranch in the late 70s and early 80s. Those were good men. Taught me a great work ethic. Every hard job I ever had to do the rest of my life was compared to working on the ranch. Rip Chuck
Jonathan Anderson
November 13, 2022
I tip my glass of cherry limeade, be at peace.
John Cresap
November 13, 2022
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Kemp Willard
November 13, 2022
I had the pleasure of meeting Chuck at the Merc one day as he sat on a bench out front. I loved sitting and talking to Chuck, with his raspy voice. He made me feel as though we had known each other for years. My deepest sympathy to the family.
Bridget Smith
November 13, 2022
So sorry for your loss. Even though I only saw him on TV his love for his family was evident.
Katrina Brown
November 12, 2022
To the Drummond family, I am so sorry for your loss. Losing a wonderful man is always such a hardship. May God bless you in your time of sorrow and be the arms of love you and your family need at this time. I love you all. Katrina Marie Brown
Robin Siegfried
November 12, 2022
So sorry to learn of the passing of Chuck.many good times together riding the range.
Ken Mendenhall
November 11, 2022
I lived across the street from the Drummond's on Grandview St. in Pawhuska in the early 1960's. Chuck and Tom were larger than life figures to us. They (including Fred, Ruth and Pat were very kind to us all.) We saw Chuck occasionally since then and he always greeted us so warmly.
Ken Mendenhall
Alison Wagner
November 9, 2022
Always enjoyed seeing Chuck ( Paw Paw) on Ree's show and I could see how much he loved ya'll..I hope you remember all the wonderful times with him..and may he rest in peace..Im sure Nan was there to meet him..My deepest sympathies to all of the Drummond Family.. all my Love
Patricia l stahler
November 8, 2022
Sorry to about your father your family are in my pray
Joy Lewis
November 8, 2022
Hugs and prayers to all and knew Chuck he will be missed.
Warren Rogers
November 8, 2022
I am Chuck´s first cousin, Warren Rogers, from New Mexico. My sister is Janelle Rogers Wheeler (Tacoma,, WA), and my brother Jim Rogers (EL Mirage AZ). We have a lot of memories of Chuck, Tom, Pat and Ruth and Fred. Condolences to you all.
Bill Goss
November 7, 2022
Had the privilege of cowboying with Chuck in the 70´s. Day working for him on the ranch in Cedar Vale, Kansas.
He was quite the personality. Gathered cattle on the Drummond trot. Sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family. Bill Goss
Shannon Vincent
November 7, 2022
Condolences for the Drummond family. Enjoyed watching Chuck when he was on the Pioneer Women. Thoughts and prayers for all of you.
Todd Gatewood
November 7, 2022
It was a honor to work for him for over 30 years. My prayers go out to Tim, Ladd and all the family. He will be missed dearly.
Nancy Bock (Carter)
November 6, 2022
Heart goes out to this family! Our family knew Chuck back when we were living on Drummond Ranch (S of Hominy) and would come to Pawhuska to work cattle. Prayers to you all.
Bob and Celia Moyer
November 6, 2022
Very sorry for your loss. Prayers for all. Bob and Celia Moyer
Gloria klettenberg
November 6, 2022
May the lord bless your family and give you the strength to cope with this sadness. Eggs Benedict is also my favorite.
Maria
November 6, 2022
Sending heartfelt condolences to Mr. Drummond's family and friends. I enjoyed watching him working on the ranch and enjoying Ree's recipes on The Pioneer Woman's episodes. May rest peacefully with his wife Nan, son Todd and all of his loved ones.
Kathy
November 6, 2022
Condolences to your family. I loved the episodes with Chuck in it. May he rest in peace.
Deborah Witt
November 6, 2022
My deepest condolences to the entire Drummond family. I only knew your Pa Pa from TV. I loved the episodes he was in. Very endearing man. God Bless
Dana & Steven Hanning
November 6, 2022
Papa as the Drummond family called him will be missed. Thank you for sharing such a wonderful man with all of us. May you be comforted at this time. Felt like he was a part of our own family.
Patricia l stahler
November 6, 2022
Sorry to hear about your father your family are in my pray
The Sharp Family
November 6, 2022
Prayers for your family. We enjoyed seeing him on your show.
Robin Dinsmore
November 6, 2022
To the Entire Drummond family on the passing of your dearest most loved PaPa. May his memories be your blessings. I remember how much PaPa loved Ree's Strawberry Sparkle Cake. He's right where he belongs with wife Nan. May they both rest peacefully.
Kristy Turner Lake Fork, Tx
November 6, 2022
Sending our prayers to you and your family. Thank you for sharing him with us. We enjoyed watching him on your show. We all felt he was a part of our family.
Phyllis Herald
November 6, 2022
Sorry for your loss condolences and prayers to you and your family
The Rickard and Morris families
November 5, 2022
Celebrating the life of a good man and mourning his passing with you. Chuck and Nan were such special friends to the Rickard and Morris families. God bless all of you.
Paul and Barbara Crumpler
November 5, 2022
So sorry to hear of our long time friend's passing. He was a great guy and good friend. . We always enjoyed our times with Chuck and send our deepest condolences to all his wonderful family. May God bless you all.
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