Donald G. Oliver

Donald G. Oliver obituary, Oklahoma City, OK

Donald G. Oliver

Donald Oliver Obituary

Visit the Smith & Kernke Funeral Directors - North May Ave website to view the full obituary.

Donald (Don) G. Oliver, 86, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, peacefully passed away at home in the arms of his beloved wife, Sally. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frances and Lindsay Oliver; his sister, Helen Oneta; and his brother, Jerry Oliver. Survivors include his wife, Sally; his children, SaDawna Coburn and husband Tom, Liz Lindsey and husband Rick, Don Oliver II and wife Corby; his grandchildren, J.T. Coburn, Chase Oliver Coburn and wife Ariel, Richard Lindsey II and wife Becca, Trinity Coburn; his great-grandchildren, Jackson Coburn, Porter Coburn, Tripp Lindsey, Gabriel Lindsey, Baby Coburn due June 2025; his sister, Sandra Brown; his God daughter, Monica Armijo and husband Marcos. Don dearly loved all of his family, including his many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Don owned an Automotive Parts Store for many years. He was a Real Estate Investor and a Builder. He had an engineering mindset and was truly in his element when creating various projects that enhanced the beauty and functionality of his and Mom’s dream home and surrounding property. 

Visitation will be at Smith & Kernke, N. May Chapel on Sunday, December 1st, from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, followed by a Prayer Service & Rosary beginning at 4:00 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Patrick Catholic Church on Monday, December 2nd at 10:00 am with a graveside service to follow at Resurrection Memorial Cemetery at 11:45 am.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Smith & Kernke Funeral Directors - North May Ave

14624 North May Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73134

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