Peter Clifford Overland passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Sunday July 25, 2021 at his home in Yukon, OK. Born in Minneapolis, MN on October 31, 1963, Peter, son of William (Bill) Emanuel Overland Jr. and Catharine Louise (Bjelland) Overland, was raised in Minneapolis, MN with his four siblings and numerous cousins. He attended Southwest High School, class of 1981, and enlisted in the
U.S. Army in the winter of 1983 when he was 20, fulfilling a childhood dream. Peter was a proud Veteran
and led an illustrious 20-year military career and served numerous times overseas in Germany, a favorite place of his and his family’s. He retired to the place where his career began in Ft. Sill, OK in 2003. Peter began to pursue a degree in accounting and earned his Associates Degree from Cameron University in Lawton, OK. He then focused on his retirement and enjoyment of life.
Peter married his high school sweetheart and best friend, Carolyn (neé Costello) on April 21, 1984 in Minneapolis, MN at his parent’s house, a wedding that is still remembered fondly by the family and
described as “fun and casual.” That was Peter. His focus on life was to enjoy it and have fun. Peter and
Carolyn share two daughters, Emily Overland and Ashley Padgett, of whom he was very proud.
In his later years, Peter and Carolyn lived near their youngest daughter and they spent their time with Ashley, her husband Dewey, and their three grandchildren, traveling around Oklahoma City. Peter was very proud of his family and found joy in spending his time with them.
Everyone who met Peter loved him. He had a way of making people feel as if they were the most important person in the room and he always brought a smile to people’s faces. Whether it was telling jokes or being silly, Peter always wanted to entertain and make people feel better.
He is survived by his beloved wife Carolyn; daughters, Emily and Ashley; son-in-law Dewey Padgett; grandsons, Jack Peter Padgett, Dean Christopher Padgett, and Luke Cohen Padgett; father Bill; brothers Christian Overland, John Overland, and Karl Overland; sister Margaret Overland; mother-in-law Lenore Costello; brother-in-law Mike Costello; sisters-in-law Sally Costello and Jennifer Costello; and nieces, nephews, and cousins.
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