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Gwen Peatling Obituary
Gwen R. Peatling, 67, died Thursday, July 28, 2011 in Tulsa Oklahoma. Funeral services for her will be at 10:30 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Stillwater, Oklahoma on Wednesday, August 3, 2011. Strode Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Gwen was born to Ralph Andrews and Ruby Dreessen on March 10, 1944. She graduated from Stillwater High School and attended Oklahoma State University where she received a degree in Business Administration. She worked for 19 years for Tri County Tech in Bartlesville. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church.
She was actively involved in many community activities in Bartlesville, including the planning board for Metropolitan Area Planning Commission, Board of Directors for Blue Stem Girl Scout Council, Theatre Guild, and Day Break Rotary Club.
Gwen enjoyed her Friday night get-togethers with her high school friends playing Mexican train dominoes.
She is survived by one son, Trent Peatling; two grandchildren Liberty and Reagan Peatling; and four cousins Kent Elder, Shayla Elder, David Eldridge and Dick Eldridge.
Condolences may be emailed and an online obituary may be viewed by visiting www.strodefh.com
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Gwen and I were good friends and always looked forward to seeing each other every year at CareerTech's annual conference in Tulsa. I have missed her every since she left CareerTech; and, am sad that she has made a final transition. Bonnie Cook, Pioneer Technology Center, Ponca City, OK
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