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Duane Floyd Oster
1951 - 2014
Duane Floyd Oster
1951 - 2014
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Duane grew up in the Kersey area and graduated from Platte Valley High School in 1969. He then attended Aims College, graduating with a degree in auto mechanics.
On September 9, 1972 he married Elois Lynn Wrighton at Bethel Lutheran Church in Windsor. Duane was a longtime supporter of Katie & Sean Memorial Rodeo Bible Camp and of many other rodeo ministries. He was a member of Resurrection Fellowship in Loveland. He was also a Gideon. Duane served as a deacon at Kersey Community Church. He was on the Accountability Committee at Platte Valley High School and was a past president of Northern Front Range Fellowship of Christian Cowboys Chapter.
Duane loved working on forklifts and watching John Wayne movies.
He had a big heart and was always willing to help people in need. Above all was his love of family, especially his grandchildren.
Duane is survived by his wife, Elois; a daughter, Tami Tovar (Raul Tovar-Garcia) of La Salle; a son, Matthew Oster (Lara Kruse) of Fort Lupton; two sisters, Cindy Oster and Sandy Oster both of Greeley and seven grandchildren, Amber Lehmann, Aaron Tovar, Hailey Oster, Isaac Tovar, Jessa Oster, Eli Wrighton-Tovar and Levi Wrighton-Tovar.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Evelyn Oster, three brothers, David, Jay and Garen and one grandchild.
The family will receive friends from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 8, 2014 at Stoddard Funeral Home. Celebration of Life will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 9, 2014 at Resurrection Fellowship, Loveland.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Duane Oster Memorial Fund in care of Stoddard Funeral Home, 3205 West 28th Street, Greeley, Colorado 80634.
Duane worked for Monfort of Colorado from 1970-1988. He then worked at D F & I Pallet Company (later D & E Pallet Company), when he bought the business from his family. In 1992, he started Oster Forklift and worked up to his death.
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Dan & Jeanette Sisson
May 12, 2014
Elois and family, we so sad to hear of Duane's passing! He always had time to help out others & time to talk, even when he was busy! His faith in God was evident & now he has joined the others in his family and ours in his eternal home. He is most likely already working on a project! We pray the God brings you peace and comfort in the days ahead.
May 10, 2014
Elois and Family, We were so sorry to hear of Duane's passing. May you find comfort in knowing he was a Godly man and is resting in his Fathers arms. In Christian love, always Parry & Marla Peppler and family
Steve & Gail Brickner
May 9, 2014
I will always remember Duane with a smile on his face and laughter not far behind. He was a great man. Steve and I are very saddened he had to leave his family at such a young age. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Gail Brickner
Tonja Judson
May 8, 2014
Such a bright and cheerful man. FCC and rodeo bible camps were immensely touched by his passion for the Lord. What a blessing he was to so many who knew him or had the opportunity to be around him. My prayers are with you all. May the Heavenly Father comfort you with His grace and mercy in this time of healing. Find comfort in knowing that he gets to spend his birthday with Jesus this year! Blessings.
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May 7, 2014
Duane was a man who walked with God and it showed, also loved his family and it showed. May thoughts and prayers are with Eloise and family.
Love,
Dorothy Maddox, He will be missed!
Richard and Sharon Sewald
May 7, 2014
We all know where Duane is already. God only takes the ones that He knows is perfect in God's Eyes.Psalms 24:3-5. We can have peace knowing he is there with our LORD. Duane was a good business man and a good friend as well. We will miss him, just knowing his spirit is not here on earth, but with God! Eloise and family, we know God will pull you through all of this and we will continue to pray for you and your families. We are truly sad, too soon for many of us.....Richard and Sharon Sewald/Van-C
Loyd Maskell
May 7, 2014
I remember Duane as a very interested and involved parent. His support for things that helped others was truly remarkable. He brightened the lives of all he encountered. He wil be sorely missed.
May 5, 2014
One of the best people God put on this earth has gone home to be with his Lord. We will miss him always but take comfort in the wonderful memories we have of him. When sorrow overwhelms, hold on tight to those memories and celebrate the special person he was.
With love, hugs and prayers,
Ted and Elaine
Denise Blevins
May 3, 2014
Duane was a wonderful man and will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with Eloise and the family.
May 3, 2014
Rest in peace old friend.
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