-m2- 1979 - Aaron Eugene "Gene" Oliver (1934-2011)
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DONNA J. OLIVER
October 26, 1936 - June 14, 2020
Donna J. Detraz Burkman Oliver passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2020 at Miller's Merry Manor of Hope, Indiana after her long battle with dementia.
She was born on October 26, 1936 in Butlerville, Indiana to Loyal Ernest Detraz and Hilda Byrle (Edwards) Detraz.
Donna was a 1953 graduate of North Vernon High School and was married to Harold Marlin burkman for 22 years. On August 31, 1979, Donna married Aaron Eugene "Gene" Olvier and celebrated 31 years together before Gene passed away.
She proudly included all seven of the children from her first and second marriages as her children: Deena (Mark) Dooley of Columbus, Brenda (Lynn) Dishinger and Teresa (Randy) Gearhart, borth of the Hope area, Kent (Rosie) Burkman of Boca Raton, FL, Royce Oliver (Jo Lieland) of Shelbyville, Melinda (Jeff) Brown, Tony (Kim) Oliver, both from Columbus.
Donna's work career included many years working for Family Services, JCPenney, and Centra Credit Union. Throughout her career she was known for being a hardworking, dedicated employee, a true friend to her colleagues and always ready to share laughter and stories about her family. Her biggest smiles were reserved for her 14 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Oliver was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, two brothers Dwight Lee and Jimmy (infant) and one grandchild, Byron David Oliver.
Services entrusted to Norman Funeral Home with a public graveside service at the Hope Moravian Cemetery.
(obit provided by dhintx #47160808)
-m2- 1979 - Aaron Eugene "Gene" Oliver (1934-2011)
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DONNA J. OLIVER
October 26, 1936 - June 14, 2020
Donna J. Detraz Burkman Oliver passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2020 at Miller's Merry Manor of Hope, Indiana after her long battle with dementia.
She was born on October 26, 1936 in Butlerville, Indiana to Loyal Ernest Detraz and Hilda Byrle (Edwards) Detraz.
Donna was a 1953 graduate of North Vernon High School and was married to Harold Marlin burkman for 22 years. On August 31, 1979, Donna married Aaron Eugene "Gene" Olvier and celebrated 31 years together before Gene passed away.
She proudly included all seven of the children from her first and second marriages as her children: Deena (Mark) Dooley of Columbus, Brenda (Lynn) Dishinger and Teresa (Randy) Gearhart, borth of the Hope area, Kent (Rosie) Burkman of Boca Raton, FL, Royce Oliver (Jo Lieland) of Shelbyville, Melinda (Jeff) Brown, Tony (Kim) Oliver, both from Columbus.
Donna's work career included many years working for Family Services, JCPenney, and Centra Credit Union. Throughout her career she was known for being a hardworking, dedicated employee, a true friend to her colleagues and always ready to share laughter and stories about her family. Her biggest smiles were reserved for her 14 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Oliver was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, two brothers Dwight Lee and Jimmy (infant) and one grandchild, Byron David Oliver.
Services entrusted to Norman Funeral Home with a public graveside service at the Hope Moravian Cemetery.
(obit provided by dhintx #47160808)
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