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Bonnie Braun Aspenson passed away Friday, June 3, 2005.  She was born and raised in Guthrie but was a long time resident of Oklahoma City.   Her passion, besides OU football, was being a docent at the National Cowboy Hall of Fame, contributing over 20 years service.  Through the Wolfensberger Family Association, she was actively involved in researching and documenting her family's genealogy and made several trips to Germany in this pursuit.  She was a loving person who touched many lives and will be missed very much.  She was also an excellent seamstress.

She is survived by her husband, Harold Aspenson of Oklahoma City, sister Elizabeth Beard of Houston, Texas, son Bill Edelen of Santa Rosa, Calif., daughters Dai Tanner and Lee Reeves of Pensacola, Florida, four grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

There will be a private burial at Summit View Cemetery in Guthrie.   Services under the direction of Smith F. H. Guthrie.   In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.

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GENEVA RUTH WOLFENBARGER SEAY
Funeral service for Geneva Ruth Wolfenbarger Seay, 84, of Chickasha, Oklahoma was held at 3:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 25, 2005 at the First Christian Church, Chickasha, OK.
Geneva Ruth Wolfenbarger Seay was born July 7, 1920 in Cyril, Oklahoma and died May 23, 2005 at her home with her daughter and granddaughter holding her hands.   She was the daughter of William Franklin Wolfenbarger and sister of W.Frank Wolfenbarger of Irving, TX.
Geneva met her true love R.M. Seay on a double date in Cement, OK.  They were married in 1937 and moved to Chickasha, Oklahoma to raise their family. They were married for 57 years.
Geneva and R.M. were very active in the First Christian Church. They made many lifelong friends there. Geneva was a proud Oklahoman, living her life in Caddo and Grady Counties. She was proud of her German (Swiss) heritage and loved her husband's Native American Indian heritage. She did extensive genealogy which she passed on to her grandchildren and great grandchildren.	.
Later in life, Geneva worked as a realtor in Chickasha for many years where she made lasting friendships. After her retirement, she and RM. spent time traveling the United States. They never found a campground that they didn't love. They visited family often as it was the most important part of their life.
Geneva-was blessed with a loving family who will miss her very much.
She was preceded in death by her husband, RM. Seay and one son, Max Seay.
	Survivors include 	one daughter, Kit Seay; one brother, W. Frank Wolfenbarger and his family; daughter-in-law, Kathryn Tartar and her husband; five grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; and special family friend: Al Kiem.
Interment was in the Fairlawn Cemetery under the direction Sevier Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Jean Weingarten Peninsla School.

Mike Wolfenbarger, formerly of Thorn Hill, TN, now living in Madisonville, KY reports on his extensive collection of Wolfensberger photos and other material.  We hope we will be able to display some of this family material in the WFA Newsletter.

William F. Spargur has resigned from the WFA Board due to his being unable to devote the time he felt was necessary to be an active participant.   We extend Bill our best wishes and assure him he will be missed.

Jon Rhan has volunteered to assist in the WFA Newsletter preparation as an Asst. Editor.  We welcome Jon to the WFA Newsletter staff.

James D. Wolfenberger writes that his great-Grandfather was William Sylvester Wolfenberger of Muskogee, Oklahoma.   He believes that W. S. Wolfenberger was a lawyer and a judge...  If anyone has a picture of him or has any other information about him, he would love to hear from you.   let us know here at the Newsletter.