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DurDene Oehler Obituary

OEHLER - DurDene, Beloved wife, mother, sister and "Omi" passed unexpectedly on Friday, October 2, 2009. She was born DurDene Bush on February 23, 1940, and graduated from Will Rogers in 1958. She was a lifetime resident of Tulsa, OK. Survived by: her husband of 41 years, Hans Oehler; daughters, Kristy Childers, Debra Rauner and Stefanie Martin, their spouses, Richard, Dick and Jay; grandchildren, Jessica, Jennifer, Richie, Evan, Ashleigh, Alec, Hayley, Addison, Bryan, Bailey and Austin; sister, Jan Young; brother-in-law, Bernd Oehler. Cherished and loved dearly by her family and friends, DurDene fought a successful battle against colon cancer and courageously attempted to beat liver disease. Through her life she doted and took great pride in the accomplishments of her children and grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by all who loved her and will remain forever in our hearts. Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m., Tuesday, October 6, 2009, at St. Pius X Catholic Church. Fitzgerald Southwood Colonial Chapel, 918-291-3500. www. southwoodcolonialchapel.com DurDene Oehler

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Published by Tulsa World on Oct. 6, 2009.

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sharon rottschaefer carpenter

October 7, 2009

debbie--so sorry to hear about your mom, she was a beautiful lady

suzanne taylor

October 6, 2009

What a pretty picture. Her second cousins are very sad to hear about her passing. Cydney Cameron and Marcelle Taylor - Daughters of DurDeans cousin Bob Taylor. Houston, Texs

October 6, 2009

With deepest sympathy.

Manny Diaz III, 12414 E. 33rd Court, Tulsa, OK 74146

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