A loving son and big brother, Kyle Alan Herren left us much too soon. Kyle, 22, died Saturday, Nov. 7, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Kyle was born April 15, 1987, the first child of Kent and Lisa Herren. He was later joined by younger brothers Zach and Blake. Kyle graduated in May 2005 from Jenks High School. He went on to study at the University of Oklahoma. He became an avid Sooner supporter, even making a road trip to their national championship game last January in Miami, Fla. Kyle earned a degree in mechanical engineering and graduated with distinction from OU in May 2009 and began working as an engineer at J.D. Hair & Associates in Tulsa. Kyle loved hiking, mountain biking, cars and motorcycles. He made several trips to the western United States to go mountain biking and hiking with his parents, brothers and other family members. He was a typical big brother, teasing his little brothers but making sure no one else did. He cheered them on at their sporting events and enjoyed tubing with them at Lake Skiatook. He will be remembered by those who loved him for his big grin and easy-going personality. "A gem," his father called him.

Survivors include his parents, Kent and Lisa Herren, Tulsa; brothers Zach and Blake of the home; grandparents Rae and Melvin Herren, Alma, Kansas, and Charles Bohn, Wamego, Kansas; numerous cousins, aunts and uncles who loved him dearly.
A visitation is set for Tuesday from 5:30-7 p.m. at Fitzgerald Southwood Colonial Chapel, 3612 E. 91st St. South, Tulsa. A memorial service will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Redeemer Covenant Church, 5415 E. 101st St., Tulsa.
A final memorial has not yet been established, but memorials can be sent to Kyle Herren Memorial, Fitzgerald Southwood Colonial Chapel, 3612 E. 91st Street South, Tulsa, OK 74137. www.southwoodcolonialchapel.com