Thomas ‘Pat’ Hallren

Thomas Patrick Hallren passed away Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, in Oklahoma City. He was born May 24, 1935. Pat was a devoted husband, father and family man, known for his quiet strength and steady presence. He lived his life guided by strong family values and a deep faith in God. He also found joy in helping others, often providing anonymous donations and scholarships to those in need.

Pat graduated from the University of Oklahoma Business School in 1957 with a degree in accounting, business law and marketing and was a proud member of Beta Theta Pi.

He served as a Ranger in the United States Army from 1957 to 1959 and was honorably discharged as a First Lieutenant.

After military service, he returned to Fairview and joined the family business, Hallren Poultry and Creamery, serving as vice president overseeing sales, transportation, accounting and finance.

In 1970, he founded Burgess Manufacturing Co., Inc., a pallet and crating manufacturing company in Guthrie, which he built into a successful business until his retirement in 2002.

Pat was committed to community service and served on numerous boards and committees while living in Edmond, including National Wooden Pallet Association, Oklahoma State Chamber, Small Business Association, State of Oklahoma Workmen’s Compensation Advisory Committee and TEEM, an education and employment ministry.

He is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Ernestine; daughters Cherie Myers and husband Randy and Kim Boeckman and husband Mike; son Clark Hallren; grandchildren Heather and Charles Howell, Matthew and Beth Boeckman, Heath and Jill Myers, Daniel and Aundie Boeckman, Haley and Jared Mitchel and Jay and Heather Boeckman. Also, great-grandchildren Ansley and Chase Howell; Graham, Cooper and Sutton Myers; Noel and Yadi Boeckman; Reagan, Bailee, Taylor and Reese Boeckman; Crew and Collins Mitchel; and Oaklyn Boeckman.

A Remembrance Gathering will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, at Matthews Funeral Home, 601 S. Kelly, Edmond.

In lieu of flowers, some places dear to his heart include OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center or HopeHouse OKC.