Background
Thurston, Elwyn Odell was born on August 4, 1922 in Sperry, Oklahoma, United States. Son of Clarence Ralph and Bessie Loren (Parish) Thurston.
Thurston, Elwyn Odell was born on August 4, 1922 in Sperry, Oklahoma, United States. Son of Clarence Ralph and Bessie Loren (Parish) Thurston.
Student, Oklahoma State University, 1941. AB, Southern Methodist University, 1944. Bachelor's Degree, Perkins School Theology, Dallas, 1947.
Doctor of Divinity (honorary), Oklahoma City University, 1980.
Pastor, United Methodist Church of Oklahoma, 1946-1976; district superintendent, Woodward (Oklahoma) District United Methodist Church, 1976-1981; executive director, Oklahoma United Methodist Foundation, Oklahoma City, since 1981.
Trustee, Oklahoma City University, since 1976.
Married Betty L. Fant, June 4, 1972. Children: Mary Elaine, Robert E., Rickey L.