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Barbara Oakson Obituary
Memorial visitation 1-4 pm Saturday May 21, 2016 at Quisenberry Funeral Home. Memorials to the Alzheimer's Assoc. or Grace Hospice. Private burial in Hubbel Hill Cemetery, Tonganoxie.
Barbara was born December 8, 1929 in Lawrence, KS, the daughter of Guy and Ruth (Beal) Street. She was united in marriage to Robert E. Oakson on January 22, 1949. He preceded her in death on November 5, 2015. She was also preceded by her two brothers, Richard and Robert Street; and her sister, Helen Williams.
Survivors include two sons, Steve Oakson, Overland Park, KS, and Tom Oakson, Lawrence, KS; two daughters, Nora Oakson, Fort Collins, CO, and Elaine Raleigh, Baldwin, WI; 8 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren.
Barbara was a cheerleader and homecoming queen in high school. One summer she was women's golf champion at Lawrence Country Club. She enjoyed her involvement in horse shows, her pets, making great dinners for her family (pheasant in wine sauce a favorite), and most of all spending time with her children.
Condolences may be left for the family at www.quisenberryfh.com
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bob oakson
May 28, 2016
BOB SORRY FORYOUR LOSS, MAYBE you don.t remerber me, I am loren,s widow.now the memories begin. will just take some time to adjust,but you will,,, YOUR FRIEND kay ford, Wamego
Marty Olson
May 11, 2016
My condolences to the Oakson family. I always enjoyed Barbara as a friend and client through the years. Her sense of humor was a welcome part of my day.
Colette Roth
May 10, 2016
My sincere condolences to Barbara's family. I was fortunate to have met her and Bob.
Steven L. George
May 6, 2016
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
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