Randy & Pati Thurman + Earlywine Park YMCA: Celebrating 20 Years of Community 

As the Earlywine Park YMCA celebrates its 20th anniversary this January, we’re honoring two members who have been part of its story from the very beginning. For Randy & Pati Thurman, the YMCA has been more than a place to work out; it has been part of their daily lives, their family, and their faith for decades. 

Starting as a part-time lifeguard at the South and Greenbriar YMCAs, Pati quickly embraced the Y’s mission and worked her way up through multiple roles. Even after retiring in 2002, Pati, a familiar face to so many Earlywine Park members, continues to stay involved by teaching fitness classes, volunteering for the Annual Campaign, serving on Earlywine’s council, and helping lead community events like the Earlywine Dash and Rose Rock Trail Run. 

For decades, Randy has remained deeply connected to the Y and its mission. From coaching their son Levi’s soccer team to serving on the YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City’s Association Board of Directors and Investment Committee, Randy has been a leader within the Y, demonstrating his desire to strengthen spirit, mind and body in himself and others. 

Together, they’ve also developed a passion for the sport of pickleball, and through practices and games in the gymnasium have created deep and meaningful connections with others from around the community. As they saw the popularity of pickleball surge, the Thurmans knew there was a need for the Earlywine Park YMCA to have a dedicated space for the sport. They recently made a generous donation to support the construction of a covered, 8-court pickleball center, and in August 2025, the Thurman Family Pickleball Center opened. 

Giving back to the Y is simply part of who they are. “The YMCA has no age or ability limit. There is something for everyone,” says Pati. Randy adds, “I like the Christian focus, and I think our world could use a lot more of that.” 

As the Y celebrates 20 years of community at the Earlywine Park YMCA, we are grateful for members like Randy and Pati Thurman, whose faith, dedication, and generosity continue to strengthen the mission of the YMCA every day.