Historical Marker

Former Lt. Governor Spencer Bernard - Tombstone

Rush Springs Cemetery across the street is Jeff Davis Park E. OK 17 Rush Spring, OK · Rush Springs · Grady

Oklahoma marker

Inscription

Front of Marker:

Spencer Thomas Bernard

Feb. 5, 1915

Mar. 9, 2001

Vivian Opal (Dorman) Bernard

Apr. 11, 1915

Rush Creek Ranch

Married Aug. 3, 1935

Parents of Kay Ann

Back of Marker.

Bernard

Spencer T. Bernard

Lt. Governor

1979 - 1987

Note:

Spencer Bernard was Oklahoma's 11th Lt. Governor, he was an author, and a peanut farmer.

Location

AddressRush Springs Cemetery across the street is Jeff Davis Park E. OK 17 Rush Spring, OK
CityRush Springs
CountyGrady
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.783487, -97.949089

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