Veitch, Gwendolyn Grace Wofford "Gwen", 95, died:
Sunday, September 19, 2021. Gwen was born August 5, 1926, Tulsa, OK, to Benjamin Harrison & Grace (Thornton) Wofford.
She graduated from Central High School and attended Stephens
Women's College, Columbia, MO, majoring in fashion
merchandising. After college she was hired as the wedding
consultant for Tulsa's most upscale dress shop: Dorothy's.
She met her husband, William "Bill" Veitch at an Elk's Club
Event for servicemen during the end of WWII. After his time
in the service they were married December 28, 1946.
Gwen and Bill were a featured couple in Jack Frank's, "Tulsa
Treasures" television specials. Gwen was very active with the
Tulsa Cerebral Palsy Assoc. & The American Red Cross "March of
Dimes", and The Red Glove Review. Bill & Gwen were lifelong
members of John Knox Presbyterian Church. In addition to her
involvement in the Tulsa Community she was active in all of her
3 sons' activities.
Gwen is survived by her three sons and their families:
David Veitch (his wife, Ginger), Tulsa, OK, Dana Veitch
Denver, CO, Scott Veitch (his wife, Jennifer) Tulsa, OK,
Grandchildren: William Andrew "Drew" Veitch,(his wife, Amy),
Tulsa, OK, Alex Veitch, (his wife, Lynn Dang),& Eric Veitch,
Denver, Colorado, Caitlyn, Marissa & Cash Veitch,
Tulsa, OK. Great-granddaughters, Cassidy Grace & Chloe
Michelle Veitch. Gwen was preceded in death by her husband,
Bill and an infant son.
The family wishes to thank the loving care provided by
Peggi Mason Nash & Linda McDonald, Season's Hospice and the
staff of Aberdeen Heights Assisted Living community.
A graveside service will be held 11 AM., Wednesday, September 22, 2021, Memorial Park Cemetery, Tulsa, OK. Moore's Southlawn 918-663-2233 share memories at
www.moorefuneral.com
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