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Gladys Dejarnatt Obituary
83, of Mesa, AZ passed away on April 30, 2015. Pal was born in Kansas City, Missouri. She attended Lakeside School in Parkville and North Kansas City High School. After graduation she married Al Oldenburg and had three children - Ed, Shirley, and Tom. In 1964, Pal and her children moved to Arizona and remained there for her lifetime. She worked for Arizona State University; Dean's Office, College of Business for 23 years when she retired in 1994. After retiring she volunteered at the Banner Gateway Hospital Gift Shop and continued with them for nearly 20 years. She enjoyed playing Bridge, traveling, completing puzzles, and spending time with her 17 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sam and Hazel Gilliland, and her oldest son, Edward Oldenburg. Her ashes will be buried in Riverside, Missouri. She will be greatly missed, but her life will be celebrated. Services will be held at First Christian Church on May 23, 11:00am. Located at 805 N. Country Club Road. Please sign the guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/azcentral/
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Memories and Condolences
for Gladys Dejarnatt
Thomas Oldenburg
June 5, 2015
Mom you were the best Mother I could of ever had. You showed me what love is, and I loved you back. You taught me the lessons in life to get me thorough. I appreciate all the hard work you did for me, and all the place's we went, and things you bought. Thank you for teaching me how important obedience in the church is, and prayers are in my life. You have made a difference in my life being such a wonderful Mother. You have always been there for me. I'll always remember are happy memory's we share in Mo. and Az. You will always live in my heart and thought's forever Mom.
"I love you always".
Your loving Son Tom.
May 29, 2015
Pal you were a wonderful mother and grandmother. I was a lucky guy to have
shared 3 wonderful children with you.
You are at peace now and in God's hands.
Love,
Donna and Al Oldenburg
Weatherby Lake, MO
Betty Oldenburg
May 29, 2015
Pal was such a wonderful sister-in-law. I will always treasure the memories of her and her children when they lived with us at the lake. She was so good to my mother and me. Mom had so much fun teaching her cake decorating and ceramics. She was a better daughter than I was because I was always out in the lake playing. I will carry her memory with me the rest of my life. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family.
Love,
Aunt Betty
Shirley Goodman
May 24, 2015
Mom,
We had a beautiful memorial service, yesterday. The church was filled with loving family and friends, who will miss you dearly. A picture presentation, put together by your loving grand-daughter Cassie, was played throughout the service. Pictures from your youth to present were enjoyed by all. Cassie shared her fondest memories, as did, Rev. Bill Jacobs. I love you so much. I'm so grateful to have had a wonderful and loving mother, who gave me so much, that time will not be able to take away. I will miss you everyday of my life, but you will always be with me.
Thank you for being my Mom,
Shirley
Meaghan Oldenburg
May 17, 2015
Grandma Pal ,
You will never be forgotten you will live in our hearts forever. We will love you and we will all miss you so much. I am very greatful for the wonderful memories I have of you while I was growing up. I am saddened by your passing but grateful that you are in heaven & not suffering any longer. Love you Grandma Pal
Mary Jean Maedche
May 17, 2015
Shirley...I am so sorry I cannot be at the service for Pal. We were very good friends and had lots of fun times together..so glad I could be with her several times last fall in her home..
We shared many thoughts about our good times together..
You were a wonderful daughter to her and she knew it..
Take care and cherish all the memories..
Mary Jean
Elmer Gooding
May 11, 2015
Gladys was a wonderful co-worker and friend in the Dean's office. She always was so helpful and cheerful. We will all miss her.
Carrie Oldenburg
May 8, 2015
We will miss you Grandma you were the heart of the family you will always be someone special
Kay Bradley
May 7, 2015
You are the best friend I ever had, Pal! Thanks for 40 wonderful years! Love you! Bye for now ...
Robert, Carissa & Paige Cook
May 7, 2015
You were always such fun to be around. You will be dearly missed by your Kansas City family. Praying for your AZ family and friends during this difficult time.
Joyce ( Honeycutt) Hutton
May 7, 2015
In Loving Memory... Our "Wonderful" Pal, who will be missed with "HEARTFELT" Love ..Always!
Cassie Smith
May 6, 2015
I love you Grandma. I will cherish our memories and share them with my children. I will miss you terribly.
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