Rich Gillis

Rich was a wonderful, loving and supportive husband, he was my best friend and constant companion for over fourteen years. I loved him deeply with all my heart and I know he felt the same way about me. We had a good life together and we were both happy. I called him my gentle giant and he was, he liked that. He could make me laugh, and never made me cry.

He had a heart of gold too, with a deep love and appreciation for those he called family. He was also extremely touched and proud to be loved and called family by each and every one of them. You all know who you are, and I hope you will keep many fond and happy memories of him too.

Rich was the Southern California Railroad Operations Executive Manager; it was his job to keep the trains operational and moving throughout the whole rail system before retiring and moving to Oklahoma. On his first day in Oklahoma Rich went to the post office to mail a letter, I jested that I would see him in a few hours, he laughed and left. Two and a half hours later he showed back up saying the people here are so friendly and so real and they talk to you! He moved here soon after and truly enjoyed being an 'Okie' and would jest he was an honorary 'Red neck', I do believe they would be proud to count him among their ranks!

I will miss you every day Rich and will carry loving thoughts and memories of you in my heart always.

Preceded in life by his wife Bevery Gillis.

Children: Duane & Rose Hewitt, Philip Hewitt, Crystal Hewitt and Denise Yamas.

Grand-children Duane Hewitt & Ashton Witte, Alexis Hewitt, Arial Sanderson, Brandy & Coltorn Fletcher, Jessica and Cody Snelling, Kaden York, Arial Sanderson; Philip Hewitt & Maridon Wipps, Isaiah Hewitt & Jason Dutton, Trevor Hewitt, Delilah Howell; Amber Hewitt, Cara Hewitt, Joshua Hewitt, Jeremiah & Aimee Hewitt.

And 14 Great Grandchildren.