On the family homestead southwest of Arnett, Oklahoma, on September 12, 1914, John A. Logan Wayland and Iva Rose (White) Wayland welcomed their first son, Harold Ivan Wayland. He had a big sister, Opal and in the next few years, Harold was joined by his only brother, Harley and a sister, Ruth. At an early age, Harold began his lifelong career of farming and ranching. As a young boy, at the reins of his father's teams, Harold learned to operate the machinery that was used to scratch out an existence in Northwest Oklahoma. Although the hours were long, it was his younger years that created the hobby of his golden years, restoring and displaying antique farm machinery and driving teams of mules or horses in wagon trains and parades. Harold attended the rural Allmon School his first school years, then Arnett High School, where he graduated in 1933. March 17, 1935, Harold Ivan Wayland and Mamie Elma Thompson were married in Arnett, Oklahoma. They lived a few months southwest of Arnett, but soon established their own farm home 7 ½ miles northeast of Arnett. About this same time, Harold was baptized and became a member of the Church of Christ, remaining faithful throughout his lifetime. Their lives were soon blessed with a daughter, Evelyn Joy, and then by a son, Earl Dean. The times were tough and farming didn't seem to pay enough, so the young husband and father went to Gage, hiring out himself and his team and wagon to deliver supplies for the railroad being built there. He earned 35 cents per day. Returning to his farm, he raised wheat, broomcorn, sheep, stock cattle and dairied. In 1950, the Waylands became parents of another daughter, Donna Kay. Harold and Mamie sold their dairy cows in 1959, and began raising only wheat and Angus cattle. Harold was a member of the American Angus Association. A short time later, Harold and Earl became very interested in the quarter horse industry. They were members of the American Quarter Horse Association and purchased several registered mares and a foundation stallion. Harold continued his membership in the AQHA over 40 years and raised horses until his age and health prevented it. Even then, he continued to keep a horse and mule around to feed and tend, until he entered the nursing home in October, 2003. It pleased Harold to be a farmer and rancher, although it represented many difficult times. He paid special attention to the many miles of fence around their property, making sure it was perfectly straight and well maintained. He belonged to the Arnett Roundup Club and served as an officer for several years. Harold was also a 4-H leader and was instrumental in getting the Ellis County 4-H Horse Club and its' projects underway. He donated many hours to its' cause as well as trophies, ribbons, halters and belt buckles that were needed to make it successful for several years. He always urged his children to participate in 4-H animal projects and was their most loyal supporter. In his elder years, Harold enjoyed wagon train trips with the Red Carpet Mule Train. He participated in many miles of memories in three states, making numerous friends and acquaintances along the way. Harold and Mamie remained in their original farm home until November, 1992, when they moved into Arnett. After 58 years of marriage, Mamie passed on in 1993. Harold married Ina Mae Gillispie on April 7, 1995. They shared a home in Arnett until poor health for both required that they be cared for in long-term health facilities. He was cared for in the Shattuck Nursing Center and he passed from this life at Newman Memorial Hospital in Shattuck, Oklahoma on January 10, 2009 at the age of 94 years, 3 months and 28 days. Harold was preceded in death by his wife, Mamie and wife, Ina Mae; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.A.L Wayland; his sisters, infant Clarice, Opal Woods and Ruth Bayless; his brother Harley; brother-in-law, Grover Bayless; sister-in-law, Idora Wayland; and his nephews, Randy Wayland and Eugene Woods. Harold's survivors are his children and their spouses, Evelyn and Charles Lantelme, Borger, Texas; Earl and Joyce Wayland, Arnett, Oklahoma; Donna and Robert Peters, McGregor, Texas; and his grandchildren and their spouses, Dean and Rhonda Lantelme, Fritch, Texas; Bobby and Melinda Lantelme, Eagle Lake, Texas; Carl and Kimi Lantelme, Stinnett, Texas; David and Terri Lantelme, Stratford, Texas; Donna and Joe Garrard, Stinnett, Texas; Jimmie and Rhonda Wayland, Arnett, Oklahoma; Jeff Wayland, Harmon, Oklahoma; Joe and Sally Wayland, Arnett, Oklahoma; Tommy and Chanda Peters, Woodward, Oklahoma; Robbie Jo and Paul Allison, McGregor, Texas; Donny and Roni Peters, Tucson, Arizona; 26 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren, and other family and friends.