Goodwell, Oklahoma - David Camp, 81, passed away on September 6, 2015 at his home surrounded by family. The son of Arthur and Gladys (Buchanan) Camp, David was born during the Dust Bowl era on January 17, 1934, in the house his father built on the farm NE of Goodwell, OK. He attended Goodwell schools, graduating with the class of 1952 and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War from 1953 to 1955 as a combat engineer in Germany. In 1956, he attended Panhandle A&M College (now OPSU) where he met his future wife, Bonnie Blythe. David and Bonnie were united in marriage on June 30, 1956, at the First Baptist Church in Goodwell. They were blessed with 4 children, 7 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandchild.
David earned a Bachelor’s degree in Broad Field Science from PAMC and taught High School Science in Walsh, CO, Elkhart, KS, and Guymon OK. While at Elkhart, he developed a successful science fair program and had many students take top honors at the International Science and Engineering Fair. David earned his Master’s degree in Earth Science from East Texas University at Commerce, Texas, in 1968 and taught night courses in Meteorology and Astronomy at PSU. He fulfilled a lifelong dream when he earned his pilot’s license in 1969. David taught Chemistry and Physics at Guymon High School for 20 years and also coached the Academic Team who won the Academic Class II state championship in 1989. He retired in 1995. Mr. Camp produced many budding scientists in his classes, often using colorful imagery such as comparing Fluorine to the prettiest Dallas Cowboy cheerleader and Cesium to Howard Hughes to help explain concepts like electromagnetism. Many of his former students stayed in touch over the years, much to his delight. After retiring, David was elected to the Silver-Haired Legislature in 2000 and helped renovate the Goodwell Hilltoppers Senior Citizens' building. David and Bonnie were also lifetime members of the OPSU Alumni Foundation and were chosen as the honored family in 2006.
David touched many lives. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He loved life and always felt that he was richly blessed. His greatest joys were his children and grandchildren. He also enjoyed spending time at The Pond, teaching, farming, flying, traveling, and playing dominoes at Goodwell Hilltoppers. David was a member of the First Baptist Church of Goodwell, serving on various committees over the years. He is preceded in death by his parents and 2 sisters, Carol (Camp) Blue and Peggy (Camp) Roach.
Survivors include his loving wife of 59 years, Bonnie Camp of the home; sister Sandra and husband Bill Webber of Manhattan, KS; 4 children, Dennis Camp of Goodwell, OK, Tammy and husband Jerry Gum of Hardesty,OK, Lori and husband Greg Painter of Enid, OK, and Bonnie Anne and husband David Patocka of Broken Arrow, brother in law Jim Roach of Guymon; OK; brother-in-law, Jim Roach of Guymon; 7 grandchildren, Dylan Camp of Markleeville, CA, Melody Gum of Tulsa, OK, Clayton and wife Kylee Jo Painter of Yukon, OK, Kasey and husband Chris Rogers of Norman,OK, Krista Gum of Spearman TX, Annie Patocka of Norman, OK, Joel Patocka of Norman, OK, and great-grandson Axton Camp Painter born on August 16, 2015.
The family wishes to express their deepest gratitude to Jamie Boley, who was one of David's former students and his hospice nurse during his last months. Her patient devotion will never be forgotten.
A celebration service will be held Friday, September 11, at 2:00 p.m. at Victory Memorial United Methodist Church, 523 N Roosevelt, Guymon, with Rev. Odie Nunley officiating. Private burial with military honors will take place at the Goodwell Cemetery under the care of Henson-Novak Funeral Directors of Guymon. Friends can sign the online guest book and leave condolences at www.hensonnovak.com.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the First Baptist Church of Goodwell or Goodwell Hilltoppers, c/o Henson-Novak Funeral Directors, P.O. Box 1306, Guymon, OK 73942.
David earned a Bachelor’s degree in Broad Field Science from PAMC and taught High School Science in Walsh, CO, Elkhart, KS, and Guymon OK. While at Elkhart, he developed a successful science fair program and had many students take top honors at the International Science and Engineering Fair. David earned his Master’s degree in Earth Science from East Texas University at Commerce, Texas, in 1968 and taught night courses in Meteorology and Astronomy at PSU. He fulfilled a lifelong dream when he earned his pilot’s license in 1969. David taught Chemistry and Physics at Guymon High School for 20 years and also coached the Academic Team who won the Academic Class II state championship in 1989. He retired in 1995. Mr. Camp produced many budding scientists in his classes, often using colorful imagery such as comparing Fluorine to the prettiest Dallas Cowboy cheerleader and Cesium to Howard Hughes to help explain concepts like electromagnetism. Many of his former students stayed in touch over the years, much to his delight. After retiring, David was elected to the Silver-Haired Legislature in 2000 and helped renovate the Goodwell Hilltoppers Senior Citizens' building. David and Bonnie were also lifetime members of the OPSU Alumni Foundation and were chosen as the honored family in 2006.
David touched many lives. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He loved life and always felt that he was richly blessed. His greatest joys were his children and grandchildren. He also enjoyed spending time at The Pond, teaching, farming, flying, traveling, and playing dominoes at Goodwell Hilltoppers. David was a member of the First Baptist Church of Goodwell, serving on various committees over the years. He is preceded in death by his parents and 2 sisters, Carol (Camp) Blue and Peggy (Camp) Roach.
Survivors include his loving wife of 59 years, Bonnie Camp of the home; sister Sandra and husband Bill Webber of Manhattan, KS; 4 children, Dennis Camp of Goodwell, OK, Tammy and husband Jerry Gum of Hardesty,OK, Lori and husband Greg Painter of Enid, OK, and Bonnie Anne and husband David Patocka of Broken Arrow, brother in law Jim Roach of Guymon; OK; brother-in-law, Jim Roach of Guymon; 7 grandchildren, Dylan Camp of Markleeville, CA, Melody Gum of Tulsa, OK, Clayton and wife Kylee Jo Painter of Yukon, OK, Kasey and husband Chris Rogers of Norman,OK, Krista Gum of Spearman TX, Annie Patocka of Norman, OK, Joel Patocka of Norman, OK, and great-grandson Axton Camp Painter born on August 16, 2015.
The family wishes to express their deepest gratitude to Jamie Boley, who was one of David's former students and his hospice nurse during his last months. Her patient devotion will never be forgotten.
A celebration service will be held Friday, September 11, at 2:00 p.m. at Victory Memorial United Methodist Church, 523 N Roosevelt, Guymon, with Rev. Odie Nunley officiating. Private burial with military honors will take place at the Goodwell Cemetery under the care of Henson-Novak Funeral Directors of Guymon. Friends can sign the online guest book and leave condolences at www.hensonnovak.com.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the First Baptist Church of Goodwell or Goodwell Hilltoppers, c/o Henson-Novak Funeral Directors, P.O. Box 1306, Guymon, OK 73942.
Goodwell, Oklahoma - David Camp, 81, passed away on September 6, 2015 at his home surrounded by family. The son of Arthur and Gladys (Buchanan) Camp, David was born during the Dust Bowl era on January 17, 1934, in the house his father built on the farm NE of Goodwell, OK. He attended Goodwell schools, graduating with the class of 1952 and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War from 1953 to 1955 as a combat engineer in Germany. In 1956, he attended Panhandle A&M College (now OPSU) where he met his future wife, Bonnie Blythe. David and Bonnie were united in marriage on June 30, 1956, at the First Baptist Church in Goodwell. They were blessed with 4 children, 7 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandchild.
David earned a Bachelor’s degree in Broad Field Science from PAMC and taught High School Science in Walsh, CO, Elkhart, KS, and Guymon OK. While at Elkhart, he developed a successful science fair program and had many students take top honors at the International Science and Engineering Fair. David earned his Master’s degree in Earth Science from East Texas University at Commerce, Texas, in 1968 and taught night courses in Meteorology and Astronomy at PSU. He fulfilled a lifelong dream when he earned his pilot’s license in 1969. David taught Chemistry and Physics at Guymon High School for 20 years and also coached the Academic Team who won the Academic Class II state championship in 1989. He retired in 1995. Mr. Camp produced many budding scientists in his classes, often using colorful imagery such as comparing Fluorine to the prettiest Dallas Cowboy cheerleader and Cesium to Howard Hughes to help explain concepts like electromagnetism. Many of his former students stayed in touch over the years, much to his delight. After retiring, David was elected to the Silver-Haired Legislature in 2000 and helped renovate the Goodwell Hilltoppers Senior Citizens' building. David and Bonnie were also lifetime members of the OPSU Alumni Foundation and were chosen as the honored family in 2006.
David touched many lives. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He loved life and always felt that he was richly blessed. His greatest joys were his children and grandchildren. He also enjoyed spending time at The Pond, teaching, farming, flying, traveling, and playing dominoes at Goodwell Hilltoppers. David was a member of the First Baptist Church of Goodwell, serving on various committees over the years. He is preceded in death by his parents and 2 sisters, Carol (Camp) Blue and Peggy (Camp) Roach.
Survivors include his loving wife of 59 years, Bonnie Camp of the home; sister Sandra and husband Bill Webber of Manhattan, KS; 4 children, Dennis Camp of Goodwell, OK, Tammy and husband Jerry Gum of Hardesty,OK, Lori and husband Greg Painter of Enid, OK, and Bonnie Anne and husband David Patocka of Broken Arrow, brother in law Jim Roach of Guymon; OK; brother-in-law, Jim Roach of Guymon; 7 grandchildren, Dylan Camp of Markleeville, CA, Melody Gum of Tulsa, OK, Clayton and wife Kylee Jo Painter of Yukon, OK, Kasey and husband Chris Rogers of Norman,OK, Krista Gum of Spearman TX, Annie Patocka of Norman, OK, Joel Patocka of Norman, OK, and great-grandson Axton Camp Painter born on August 16, 2015.
The family wishes to express their deepest gratitude to Jamie Boley, who was one of David's former students and his hospice nurse during his last months. Her patient devotion will never be forgotten.
A celebration service will be held Friday, September 11, at 2:00 p.m. at Victory Memorial United Methodist Church, 523 N Roosevelt, Guymon, with Rev. Odie Nunley officiating. Private burial with military honors will take place at the Goodwell Cemetery under the care of Henson-Novak Funeral Directors of Guymon. Friends can sign the online guest book and leave condolences at www.hensonnovak.com.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the First Baptist Church of Goodwell or Goodwell Hilltoppers, c/o Henson-Novak Funeral Directors, P.O. Box 1306, Guymon, OK 73942.
David earned a Bachelor’s degree in Broad Field Science from PAMC and taught High School Science in Walsh, CO, Elkhart, KS, and Guymon OK. While at Elkhart, he developed a successful science fair program and had many students take top honors at the International Science and Engineering Fair. David earned his Master’s degree in Earth Science from East Texas University at Commerce, Texas, in 1968 and taught night courses in Meteorology and Astronomy at PSU. He fulfilled a lifelong dream when he earned his pilot’s license in 1969. David taught Chemistry and Physics at Guymon High School for 20 years and also coached the Academic Team who won the Academic Class II state championship in 1989. He retired in 1995. Mr. Camp produced many budding scientists in his classes, often using colorful imagery such as comparing Fluorine to the prettiest Dallas Cowboy cheerleader and Cesium to Howard Hughes to help explain concepts like electromagnetism. Many of his former students stayed in touch over the years, much to his delight. After retiring, David was elected to the Silver-Haired Legislature in 2000 and helped renovate the Goodwell Hilltoppers Senior Citizens' building. David and Bonnie were also lifetime members of the OPSU Alumni Foundation and were chosen as the honored family in 2006.
David touched many lives. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He loved life and always felt that he was richly blessed. His greatest joys were his children and grandchildren. He also enjoyed spending time at The Pond, teaching, farming, flying, traveling, and playing dominoes at Goodwell Hilltoppers. David was a member of the First Baptist Church of Goodwell, serving on various committees over the years. He is preceded in death by his parents and 2 sisters, Carol (Camp) Blue and Peggy (Camp) Roach.
Survivors include his loving wife of 59 years, Bonnie Camp of the home; sister Sandra and husband Bill Webber of Manhattan, KS; 4 children, Dennis Camp of Goodwell, OK, Tammy and husband Jerry Gum of Hardesty,OK, Lori and husband Greg Painter of Enid, OK, and Bonnie Anne and husband David Patocka of Broken Arrow, brother in law Jim Roach of Guymon; OK; brother-in-law, Jim Roach of Guymon; 7 grandchildren, Dylan Camp of Markleeville, CA, Melody Gum of Tulsa, OK, Clayton and wife Kylee Jo Painter of Yukon, OK, Kasey and husband Chris Rogers of Norman,OK, Krista Gum of Spearman TX, Annie Patocka of Norman, OK, Joel Patocka of Norman, OK, and great-grandson Axton Camp Painter born on August 16, 2015.
The family wishes to express their deepest gratitude to Jamie Boley, who was one of David's former students and his hospice nurse during his last months. Her patient devotion will never be forgotten.
A celebration service will be held Friday, September 11, at 2:00 p.m. at Victory Memorial United Methodist Church, 523 N Roosevelt, Guymon, with Rev. Odie Nunley officiating. Private burial with military honors will take place at the Goodwell Cemetery under the care of Henson-Novak Funeral Directors of Guymon. Friends can sign the online guest book and leave condolences at www.hensonnovak.com.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the First Baptist Church of Goodwell or Goodwell Hilltoppers, c/o Henson-Novak Funeral Directors, P.O. Box 1306, Guymon, OK 73942.
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