OBITUARY NAME: Zelma Dean (Daniel) Brecheen, age 83, a Coalgate, OK resident. BORN: She was born on Wednesday, February 26, 1930, to John and Hazel Charlotte (Brown) Daniel, at Olney, OK. PASSED AWAY: Zelma Dean passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2013 at McAlester, OK. AGE: 83 years, 8 months and 1 day. EDUCATION: She attended school at Clarita and Olney. She received her Master's Degree in teaching from OSU. OCCUPATION: Zelma Dean owned Brecheen Farm Equipment and Sporting Goods in Atoka for 33 years. MARRIED: She married Joe Palmer Brecheen on April 10, 1953 at Olney, OK. CHURCH AFFILIATION, HOBBIES AND OTHER AFFILIATIONS: Zelma Dean was a member of Clarita United Methodist Church, coordinator for Retired Seniors Volunteer Progran; Retired Teachers; working with cows; treasurer for Gen. Society; served on Fair Board; involved in OSU County Extension, OHCE. SURVIVED BY DAUGHTER: Barbara Gilbertson and husband Charley of McAlester, OK SONS: J. Zane Brecheen and wife Teri E. of Olney, OK Dane Brecheen and wife Susan of Olney, OK GRANDCHILDREN: Travis Shane Brecheen and wife Tisha of Olney, Ok Joshua Chad Brecheen and wife Kacie of Olney, OK Ryan Heath Brecheen of Olney, OK Barbara Danielle Brecheen of Olney, OK Jay Dean Gilbertson of McAlester, OK Francis Palmer Brecheen of Olney, OK GREAT GRANDCHILDREN: Boone Brecheen, Micah Ridenhour, Makayla Ridenhour, Colton Brecheen, Gunner Cash Brecheen BROTHER: Olene Daniel and wife Cathey of Olney, OK SISTERS: Alene Arnold and husband Harvey of Farris, OK Phillis Smith of Elk City, OK SISTER IN LAW: Constance Daniel of Memphis, TN Along with numerous other relatives and many dear and loved friends. PRECEDED IN DEATH BY Parents: John and Hazel Charlotte (Brown) Daniel Husband: Joe Palmer Brecheen Son: Joe Brecheen, Jr. Brother: J.W. Daniel Sisters In Law: Margaret Ridley; Marjorie Droke Niece: Kay Battles Nephew: Stacey Arnold ****************************************************************************** DATE OF SERVICES: 10:00 AM Friday, November 1st, 2013 PLACE OF SERVICES: Clarita United Methodist Church OFFICIATING: Pastor Lyle Shipley INTERMENT: Coalgate Cemetery, Coalgate, OK CASKETBEARERS: Travis Brecheen, Josh Brecheen, Ryan Brecheen, Danielle Brecheen, Jay Gilbertson, Frankie Brecheen HONORARY CASKETBEARERS: Carol Denson, Gary Ridley, Edgar Collins, Ronal Collins, Doyle Nelson, Roy Campbell, Gary Winebaugh, Mike Daniel CONDOLENCES MAY BE SENT TO THE FAMILY BY EMAIL TO: BROWNS@ATOKA.NET. PLEASE REFERENCE THE NAME OF THE DECEASED IN YOUR CORRESPONDENCE Family Night, Thursday 6~8 In Lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Clarita United Methodist Church SERVICES UNDER THE DIRECTION OF BROWN'S FUNERAL SERVICE-COALGATE