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Christa Oldenquist Obituary

AYER - Christa E. Oldenquist, an Ayer High School junior, died suddenly Monday, Oct. 14, at Children's Hospital in Boston after suffering a heart attack. She was 16 years old.

She was born in Concord on April 8, 1986, a daughter of Daniel Oldenquist Sr. of Littleton and Julie (St. Denis) Oldenquist of Ayer.

Miss Oldenquist lived all her life in Ayer, where she was a student at the Hilltop Page School in Ayer and Ayer High School. A former member of the 4-H Club, she was especially fond of horses. She had played soccer as a child, and enjoyed music and writing songs.

Besides her parents, survivors include her son, David Andrew Spellman-Oldenquist of Ayer; her grandmother, Angelina Oldenquist of Littleton; two brothers, Daniel Oldenquist Jr. of Littleton and Nicholas Oldenquist of Ayer; a sister, Kali A. Oldenquist of Ayer; and several cousins, aunts and uncles.

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Published by Lowell Sun on Oct. 16, 2002.

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Pam Vergona (Owen)

October 21, 2002

To the Oldenquist family,



I send my most heart felt condolences to you and the boys. My mind and heart are with you at this time. I will always remember Christa for the little girl I new with that big smile with no teeth. Me, Chad, Meghan and Briana will keep you in our hearts and in our thoughts at this special time. I am so sorry Julie from within my heart.

Meaghan McGeown

October 17, 2002

I am very sorry to hear about your daughter. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Holly Young

October 16, 2002

Julie,,You may not remember me, but I went to high school with you. (Holly Fears) My daughter heard about your tragedy through a friend who still lives in Ayer. Please accept my sincerest condolences, I can only imagine how difficult this must be for you and your family. My prayers are with you. Love, Holly

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