Hogard, Berton Wesley

Daily Oklahoman, The
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
October 29, 2000, pg 29A

HOGARD Berton Wesley Hogard, 93, passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2000. Berton was born on January 23, 1907 in the Missouri Ozarks, the fifth child of John S. and Lorena Hogard.

He is preceded in death by his parents and siblings. Berton attended Gainesville High School, passed the County Teacher's Examination during his junior year, and graduated with the class of 1926. He attended Southwest Missouri Teacher's College in Springfield, MO, while continuing to teach in various country schools. After moving to Oklahoma in 1929, Berton continued his education at Northeastern State College and Central State Teacher's College (now UCO). He received his Bachelor's degree in Science from Central in 1934 and his Master's Degree in City School Administration from the University of Oklahoma in 1943. Berton taught at Oakdale, Arcadia (where he was also principal and superintendent), and various Oklahoma City schools. He retired as principal of Horace Mann Elementary School in 1972. In 1979, Berton published a book, "My 46 Years in Public Education," which chronicles his career and gives tribute to his family and friends. Berton was very proud of his many years of service to young people. He was an active, life member of the Oklahoma Education Association, the Association of Oklahoma Retired Teachers, and the Central State University Alumni Association, and served on the Board of Directors of the Teachers' Credit Union for many years.

Berton married Leah Derrick on March 30, 1929. She preceded him in death on June 14, 1968, after 39 years of marriage and three children.

He is survived by sons Berton Warren Hogard and Henry Lee Hogard, and daughter Sharon Hogard Lyne, six grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and 2 great great-grandchildren.

Berton married June Sears Rhoades on July 3, 1973. Berton and June enjoyed their retirement together fishing, bowling, gardening, and traveling. They were also active in their Sunday School class at Meadowood Baptist Church.

Berton is survived by his loving wife, June, her children, David Rhoades and Colleen Park, 6 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren.

Services will be held on Monday, October 30, 2000 at Meadowood Baptist Church at 10:00 a.m., with interment immediately following at Memorial Park.

Sources: The Oklahoman;

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