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David Oates Obituary

David E. Oates David E. Oates, age 59 of Topeka, passed away Monday, June 6, 2016 at his sisters home after a long illness. David was born September 26, 1956 in Salina, Kansas the son of Cline and Maxine Steudte Oates. He married Frances Tindell, they later divorced. He worked as a handyman for Bales Flea Market in Topeka. David is survived by three sons, David (Joyce) Oates II, Timothy Oates and Dustin Oates, all of Topeka; a brother, Edward Gene Gardiner of Topeka; four sisters, Charlotte V. Gardiner of Topeka, Frances D. Roles of Holton, Carol E. Welch of Topeka and Jeanenne Mohr along with five grandchildren. Graveside services will be Friday, June 10, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at the Burlingame Cemetery. He will lie in state Thursday from 1:00 8:00 p.m. with visitation from 7:00 8:30 p.m. at the Davidson Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Shelter, Midland Hospice or the Topeka Rescue Mission and sent in care of the Davidson Funeral Home. davidsonfuneral.com David E. Oates

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Published by Topeka Capital-Journal on Jun. 8, 2016.

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David Oates Jr

June 1, 2019

I miss you deeply,some days are too much.You were always there to help me out whenever I needed it .Your love and selflessness won't be forgotten. We didn't have much time too spend together, but when we did it was time well spent and my best memories of you.They say time heals the hurt and I can tell you dad ,for me there will never be enough. I love you and miss you. Love,little david

Carol Welch

June 1, 2019

Dear David
I can't believe it will be 3 years that you have been gone, I miss you and think about you every day and i love you with all my heart it was such a pleasure to have you living with me and and being there for me i would do it all over again I LOVE YOU your sis Carol

July 17, 2016

Thinking of you

July 7, 2016

Miss you brother.

anonymous

July 7, 2016

David was a selfless person he always thought of others before himself, he will be missed.

Lisa Stansell

June 10, 2016

I am sorry for your loss. David was such a wonderful person. I knew David from Shawnee Golf Course. He was always quiet but we, in the office, could always count on his help. Later he would bake and decorate cakes and bring them to us. We always looked forward to his visits.

Oates

June 9, 2016

I love you dad. I going to miss you. We will see ya soon. Until then keep smiling my friend

Joyce Oates

June 9, 2016

Heaven received a worthy angel June 6th.You will be missed.Your smile and laughter will be seen and heard in our dreams forever.

Jeanenne Mohr

June 9, 2016

Resting in Jesus arms....

Carol Welch

June 8, 2016

I could not have had a better brother than you. It was an honor to have taken care of you. You told me you did not want to be a burden to me, but love is not a burden. You will always be in my heart.

Beth Tindell

June 8, 2016

I'm sorry for your loss.

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