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Gary Oder Obituary

Gary Keith Oder, 49, Shawnee, KS, passed away Monday, December 13, 2004, at Research Medical Center after a brave fight with cancer. Memorial services will be 3 p.m. Thursday, December 16 at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf, Overland Park, KS. Gary was born March 21, 1955, in Kansas City, MO, to Darrell and Virginia Oder, and married Joyce Briscoe on February 19, 1993. He was a superintendent for J.E. Dunn Construction Co., whom he worked for for many years. In his spare time, Gary enjoyed spending time watching football with his family and friends, as well as playing cards and golf. Gary was a devoted and loving husband, father, son, brother, and Pa-Pa. He will be greatly missed by loved ones, family, and friends. Mr. Oder was preceded in death by his father Darrell Dwain Oder, brother Kenny B., and daughter Kristy. Survivors include his wife Joyce; mother Virginia; sister Denise; brother Dennis; sons Jesse, Kenny, Keith, and Khris; and granddaughter Kristen. (Arr. D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Chapel, 913-451-1860)

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Published by Kansas City Star on Dec. 15, 2004.

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Jeanne Lobdell

December 15, 2004

Joyce, Gary will be missed by everyone at 2Js. Please call if there is anything we can do,even just to talk, we are here for you and your families. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Gina Evans (Blankenship)

December 15, 2004

Joyce,



My sincere condolences to Joyce and Family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Gina Evans

December 15, 2004

Joyce and Family,

My sincere condolences to Joyce and the family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.



Gina Evans (Blankenship)

Ted Wakeman

December 15, 2004

Dear Family,

I wish to express my heartfelt condolences on your recent loss. Not only will I miss Gary but I still miss "Darrel and Dink"--you all have had a very positive influence on my life. I'm working in Arkansas and can't be at the service but my prayers are with you all.

With love,

Ted Wakeman

Ron and Dee Dee Sterk

December 15, 2004

Joyce, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this Holiday Season.

Cheri Boutell (Pringle)

December 15, 2004

You may not remember me - I was Jesse's daycare provider for several years. I am so very sorry to hear about Gary. I cared alot about him. I want you to know my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Could you please give my love to Jesse and let him know he's in my thoughts, as well. Thank you.

Cheri (Pringle)Boutell

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