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April 7, 2021
Obituary for Irvin Wayne Pense
Irvin Wayne Pense, of Broken Arrow, passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at the age of 73.
Friends may visit Wayne at the funeral home Monday, April 12 from 10 to 8.
Wayne was born Thursday, December 25, 1947 in Broken Arrow to Irvin “Slim” and Dorothy Mae (Taylor) Pense. On June 10, 1966 Wayne married the love of his life, Adana Jared in Coweta, and their union was blessed with two sons, Devin and Brian.
After graduating from High School in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma in 1966, Wayne accepted a basketball scholarship from Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where he majored in Education. He later transferred to Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, with a Business Administration major. His desire to teach and coach was changed some years later as he, his wife Adana, and their 4 year old son Devin, moved to Missouri to accept the pastorate of a small church. Their second son, Brian came along soon after they began the first of their 8 pastoral assignments which took them through 6 states, over a time span of 50 years in ministry. Wayne has served as a local church Youth Director, Pastor, District Overseer, Youth Camp Director, and Coordinator, and has served on numerous state and regional committees.
Along with his pastoral assignments, Wayne served as the Regional Overseer of Hawaii and California for five years, and most recently as the Regional Bishop of the Heartland America Region, consisting of Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma. During his 50 plus years of ministry, Wayne had a passion for mentoring other pastors and leaders. Wayne loved to garden, fish and help anyone in need. His greatest joy in life was spending time with his family and grandchildren.
Survivors include:
Wife Adana Pense of the home
Sons Devin Pense and wife Michelle of Dallas, TX
Brian Pense and wife Dixie of Broken Arrow
Grandchildren Jorden, Casey and wife Brandy, Aubree, Madison and husband Martin, Tyler, and Olivia.
Great-Grandchildren Micah, Elliot, Matthew, and Vivian
Father-In-Law Clive Jared
Wayne is predeceased by:
Parents Slim and Dorothy Pense
Brother Larry Pense
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Mike Lester
Wayne was truly the gentleman of our class. Always with his smile and geniue friendship to all. Rest in peace our friend.
"I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race. I have kept the faith" 2 Timothy 4:7
The souls Wayne has saved will be counted when he stands before Jesus.
Ralph Moore
Just a note, to express how grateful I am to have had Wayne's friendship in my life. His passion to make a difference in this world through the ministry of God's Word was a inspiration to all who knew him. Wayne put his heart and soul into bringing people to know our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. His strength and passion that he exemplified will truly inspire others to know and place God in their life's journeys. I know the greatest vocation is the ministry of God's Word. Thanks, Wayne, for being a servant for God.Grief is a reminder that love was present,
and that even if it's no longer in it's original
form, that love still exists.
Michelle Maros