Gail Francis Dunham

November 22, 1946 - August 22, 2013

Mr. Gail Francis Dunham, 66, of Kinta died Thursday, August 22, 2013 at the V.A. Medical Center in Muskogee, Oklahoma. He was born on November 22, 1946 in Souix City, Iowa to Gerald Francis Dunham and Barbara (Henry) Dunham. He grew up at Souix Falls, South Dakota where he received his education. After graduation he served his country from 1964-1970 during the Vietnam War. After returning home he married Rita Minor on March 14, 1972 and they made their home together in Elk Point, South Dakota. He then began a career as a housing contractor in 1975, and they relocated to Kinta in 1980 where he worked as a builder until his retirement. Some of his hobbies include loving to hunt, fish, fixing cars, and having a passion for showing his grandchildren how to build things. He will always be remembered as being a loving husband, father, grandfather, hero, friend, and mentor. He is survived by his wife, Rita Dunham of the home; one daughter, Angela Dunham of Kinta; one son, Patrick Dunham and wife Holly of Whitefield; four grandchildren, Micah Dunham, Mason Dunham, Skylor Cravens, Bailee Dunham; two brothers, Stephen Dunham and wife Sheila of Lequire, Michael Dunham of Bozeman, Montana; two sisters, Barbara Buckley of Bozeman, Montana; Patsy Wagner and husband Don of Gallatin Gateway, Montana; his mother-in-law, Lavonne Minor of Elk Point, South Dakota; as well as numerous nieces and nephews; his best friend, M.T. Coplen. He is preceded in death by his parents, Gerald and Barbara Dunham; one granddaughter, Haley Dunham. Funeral Services will be held 10:00 A.M., Monday, August 26, 2013 at Kinta First Baptist Church with Reverend Aaron Polk officiating. Eulogist: C.B. Coplen. Pallbearers include Chris Brennan, Shawn Hogan, Quin Hogan, Aaron McClenden, Shane Coplen, and Matt Wilson. Honorary Pallbearers include Micah Dunham, Mason Dunham, Skylar Cravens, Bailee Dunham. Burial will immediately follow at Sans Bois Cemetery under the direction of King and Shearwood Funeral Home of Stigler.