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David Oldham Obituary

David Greene Oldham, age 92, died Mar 12, 2007, at Aldersgate Village. He was born Oct 9, 1914 on the family farm in Monmouth Twp., Shawnee County, Berryton, KS to Robert Henry and Olive Mae Henry Oldham. David married Dorothea Anne Walters on Sept 15, 1936 in Topeka. She survives. He was preceded in death by his brothers Henry P. and Howard K. Oldham. He served in the Pacific Theatre aboard the USS North Carolina during WWII. He returned in late 1945 and worked for the Gas Service Company until he retired in 1975. Survivors include his wife, Dorothea, his three sons, David Oldham, Houston, TX, Donald Oldham, Mission Viejo, CA, and Paul Oldham, Topeka, KS; grandchildren, Brent Oldham, Eric Oldham, Linda Oldham Burns, Jason Oldham, Jeffrey Oldham, Jennifer Oldham Young, Ryan Oldham; great-grandchildren, Lacey Jean Oldham, Jessica, Cynthia, Eric Oldham, Jr., and Tyler Burns. Mr. Oldham will lie in state 1 hour before services. Services will be 1:00 p.m. Fri at Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Rd, Topeka, KS 66614. Burial will be at West Lawn Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to the Good Samaritan Fund of Aldersgate Village. Online condolences may be sent to www.kevinbrennanfamily.com David Oldham

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Published by Topeka Capital-Journal on Mar. 14, 2007.

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Lina Ossiander

March 28, 2007

Linda & Family

Sorry for your loss, my thoughts are with your family.

Anne, John & Grace Hawkins

March 14, 2007

We send our prayers, love and deepest condolences to Linda's grandmother, Mrs. Oldham; to David and Charlotte; to Linda, John and Tyler; to Jeffrey; and to family members during this sad time.

Don Wimpelberg

March 14, 2007

My prayers and sympathy to Linda Oldham Burns and her family. May they have many wonderful memories of David Oldham and his service to our country and Kansas.

March 14, 2007

We send our deepest condolences to Aunt Dorothy, David, Donnie, and Paul. Uncle Dave was a colorful presence blessed with a sparkling wit and a caring heart. Visits with Dave and Dorothy were always spirited and joyous. He will be forever a spirited and joyous presence in our hearts.

Love,

Shirley and Todd

Jan Burns

March 14, 2007

Our favorite memory is the Sunday dinner before Linda's bridal shower, when all 3 grandpas wore their "overalls" to our house for dinner! Now he joins the other grandpas and overalls are fine then and now. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Gene and Jan Burns

Vanna McCarter

March 14, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Please remember that we are here if you need anything.

Jeff & Vanna McCarter

Norma Robbins Sattlethight

March 14, 2007

I want you to know that I am thinking of you now. I know that you'll miss him, but you'll have many wonderful memories of your time with him

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