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Oliver Transue Obituary
On April 23, 2019, Oliver Transue, a Tucson resident, passed away at the age of 73 years. He was born October 9, 1945, grew up in Shaker Heights, Ohio, attended the Hill School in Pottstown, PA, graduated from Yale University and finished his education at the law school of University of Arizona before practicing in Tucson, Arizona for many years. He served as a judge with the Department of Labor in Washington, DC from 2001-2009, then returned to Tucson. He is survived by his brother, Arthur, Arthur's two children, Lucia and Laundon; sister, Mary (Dave) Barkley, Mary's two children, Morgan and Logan, and his stepson, Earl Micklewright. In retirement, he continued to enjoy his life-long pursuit of golf, classical music and attended spring training games in Florida, following the Nationals baseball team. He also enjoyed supporting the Dallas Cowboys and the University of Arizona baseball team. A Celebration of Ollie's life will be held from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at the Westward Look Resort, 245 E. Ina, Tucson AZ 85704. Please RSVP to [email protected]
Memories and Condolences
for Oliver Transue
11 Entries
Jennifer M
April 27, 2020
Bless your beautiful soul Ollie!
Appreciate your kindness through the years.
Good Gentleman...your heart was huge and outreach
of helping others was grand during
your time on earth
Privileged to have known you since the 70's.
May 8, 2019
We will miss you Ollie!
Tom Sutton
Stan Stewart
May 6, 2019
25 years after I moved from Tucson I finally returned for a visit. Funny, I stayed at the Westward Look. Ollie and I met in the bar, He did not drink anymore but we talked and laughed like it was 1 year gone bye and not 25. We have talked or emailed 3 or 4 times a week since. He came to CA in September and we played golf for 3 days. Ollie is my friend and I miss him. I have been texting him all week to let him know the house down the block was for sale again and I would move there if I could park my RV in his driveway. Obviously he did not answer. Ollie is my friend and today I am sad.
May 4, 2019
Good by old friend. My prayers are with you.
John Franklin
R J
May 4, 2019
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy. May your memories sustain you and may you find peace in knowing that others care.
Lew Riggs
May 3, 2019
We were friends for 30 years, spent time together in Washington, D.C. and many hours together here. Your faith and friendship were a constant inspiration and your value to so many who you helped without question was immense. You are greatly missed.
Joe Manemann
May 3, 2019
Via con Dios, Ollie.
You were a great guy and good friend for 45 years. Really going to miss my #1 Baseball Buddy.
Adios.
T. Wright
May 3, 2019
OMT- prayers for your family. Now you will always have that elusive golf swing from the Yale days and the voice from the Wiffenpoofs.
May 3, 2019
Our condolences to the family. May God fulfill his promise of binding up the brokenhearted. Isa 61:1.
Jennifer
May 3, 2019
Ollie wonderful gentleman you will be missed by many family and friends.
Peace to you now, for while on this earth you were one that lived life full.
Your smart wit, intelligence and kind ways were none to match.
Your laughter was contagious always to easy to engage with in conversation on any subject; you put people at ease. Only one Ollie.
Farewell Dear Gentleman.
T. Lewis
May 3, 2019
So sorry for your loss, please take refuge in prayer Psalms 57:1 and know that their alive in God's memory.
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Celebration of Life
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Westward Look Resort
245 E. Ina, Tucson, AZ
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Desert Rose Heather Cremation & Burial1040 North Columbus Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85711
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