Herald Democrat
June 2, 2011

DENISON - Dr. Harry Lafayette Denison, 79, entered eternal rest on May 6, 2011, surrounded by the love of his family.
He was born Jan. 23, 1932 and raised in Idabel, Okla. He attended Austin College and Baylor College of Medicine. He then did general practice in Hardtner, Kan. until he returned to school for additional training in urology at the University of Oklahoma. He practiced urology for over 30 years, caring for people in north Texas and southern Oklahoma.
Harry married his high school sweetheart, Phyllis Jane Hardin and they raised three children: Mark (Euless), Lea Freemyer (Boerne), and Steve (St. Petersburg, Fla.). They shared 50 years as a married couple and had five grandchildren. Harry spent the last several years living half time with Lea and her family, Bryon (husband), and children Joy, Benjamin and Nathan. They all enjoyed the time that they spent together. Steve and his wife Dee have two children - Caitlin and Daniel.
Harry and Phyllis shared many happy times together traveling, C&W dancing, watching OU football and playing bridge. He also loved the outdoors, spending many happy years bird hunting, fishing and mushroom hunting.
He overcame many obstacles in his life. He started his work career at 10 years of age, working in Humpy and Amy's Restaurant in Idabel, Okla. He worked summers on the wheat harvest and highway construction to help pay for his education.
He was very proud of his Native American roots and his family ties to the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. He collected arrowheads and studied the Choctaw language.
His family who loved him will miss him.
A memorial service celebrating Harry's life will be held Friday, June 3, 2011 at 2 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 213 N. Burnett Ave., Denison.
Arrangements are entrusted to Bratcher Funeral Home, 401 W. Woodard St., Denison.