Frank Graybill loved his family, his church, his cattle, his farm and talking to just about anybody. He had a great sense of humor. And he worked on his farm all his life. He always encouraged others and gave of himself. Growing up, he shielded sister, Emmy, from the north winds as they walked two miles to Rhea Grade School. Yet it was Frank who was so seriously ill as a child that his mother, Cora, said she feared losing him. "He took the time to be a father and nurtured my interests," said daughter Frankie Terry. "From the time I was born, he took me everywhere. He always encouraged me to do my best. He supported my dreams. He was easy to be with and a trusted friend." Frank was born on the Graybill farm 10 miles east of Leedey and lived there until he and wife, Frieda, moved to town in 1989. He went to Leedey High School but his father, Joe, needed him on the farm during the war so he quit. After the war, he went to California to stay with Uncle Jake Graybill. Frank cherished the experience and remained close to his uncle, but valued education. He returned to Leedey, finished high school and worked with his father. In 1950, he married Maisie Smith and daughter Mary was born the next year. He married Frieda Ledford on New Year's Eve in 1958. They enjoyed life together until her death in 1997. By marrying Frieda, Frank gained a daughter, Debbie Siddall. Daughter Frankie Terry was born in 1961. "Dad completely adored the women in his life," Debbie said. "In 1997, as soon as his grandson, Matthew, was born, he drove to Dallas. There in the neonatal unit as he held Matthew with all the tubes and machines, a tear rolled down his cheek and he smiled." Granddaughter Rachel Terry was born in 1998. To Rachel, Frank will always be Pa Pa Moo Cow. "He lived on a farm and loved cows," she said. "We're a lot alike. When he pulled my ears, I hid the remote." "He had a different relationship with each of us and his loyalty was unfailing," Mary said. "He was patient in unexpected ways, like the times I took out rows of fence with the one way or counted cows twice." One of his great achievements was seeing his daughters earn college degrees and build successful careers. In recent years, Gerrie Cordes has been an important part of Frank's life as a companion, best friend and confident. Frank was baptized into the First Methodist Church of Leedey in 1961. He served on the church board in the '80s and '90s. He was a member of the Oklahoma Cattleman's Association and Leedey Coop. His sister Ruby and brothers, Dan and Roy preceded him in death. In addition to his three daughters and two grandchildren, he is survived by sisters Emmy Watson and Alma Foster, and brothers Clarence "Pud" Graybill and Albert "Binks" Graybill.