1935
Barbara
2013
Barbara Oates
January 8, 1935 — July 17, 2013
Barbara Oates, 78, of Moline, IL, ended her earthly suffering and went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 17, 2013, at her home.
Barbara was born on January 8, 1935, in Joliet, IL, the daughter of Vance W. and Alice (Gussman) Cook. She married James L. Oates on January 17, 1979, in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, and he preceded her in death on February 7, 2012. She was a dear wife to James for 33 years before his death.
Barbara was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church in Moline. She belonged to Phi Theta Kappa Sorority and the National Honor Society. She also belonged to the Illinois Alliance of Retired Americans as well as AFSCME Retirees Chapter 31, Subchapter 74 where she was the previous secretary and trustee. Prior to her retirement she worked as a nurse in many facilities including several years at Dixon Development Center.
She was devoted to her family and especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren who lovingly called her Grandma Bear.
Survivors include
Sons Paul (fiancé, Robin Hale) Blessent Shorewood, IL
David (Jan) Blessent Tomahawk, WI
Stephen (Mary) Blessent Bloomington, IL
Step Daughter Jodi (fiancé, Glenn) Carter LaCrosse, WI
Grandchildren Rosemary Blessent, Anthony Blessent, James Blessent, Dominic Blessent, David Blessent, Brandi Blessent, Rebekah Wilcox
Great Grandchildren Michael Blessent
Shia Ferraro
Holly Mulligan
Sister Marilyn (Bob) Bonnell Sublette, IL
Many nieces and nephews
Special Friends Ron and Leah Schaefer Florida
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son, Jay Edward Oates; granddaughter, Angela Blessent.
Online condolences may be left for her family by visiting esterdahl.com.
Barbara was born on January 8, 1935, in Joliet, IL, the daughter of Vance W. and Alice (Gussman) Cook. She married James L. Oates on January 17, 1979, in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, and he preceded her in death on February 7, 2012. She was a dear wife to James for 33 years before his death.
Barbara was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church in Moline. She belonged to Phi Theta Kappa Sorority and the National Honor Society. She also belonged to the Illinois Alliance of Retired Americans as well as AFSCME Retirees Chapter 31, Subchapter 74 where she was the previous secretary and trustee. Prior to her retirement she worked as a nurse in many facilities including several years at Dixon Development Center.
She was devoted to her family and especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren who lovingly called her Grandma Bear.
Survivors include
Sons Paul (fiancé, Robin Hale) Blessent Shorewood, IL
David (Jan) Blessent Tomahawk, WI
Stephen (Mary) Blessent Bloomington, IL
Step Daughter Jodi (fiancé, Glenn) Carter LaCrosse, WI
Grandchildren Rosemary Blessent, Anthony Blessent, James Blessent, Dominic Blessent, David Blessent, Brandi Blessent, Rebekah Wilcox
Great Grandchildren Michael Blessent
Shia Ferraro
Holly Mulligan
Sister Marilyn (Bob) Bonnell Sublette, IL
Many nieces and nephews
Special Friends Ron and Leah Schaefer Florida
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son, Jay Edward Oates; granddaughter, Angela Blessent.
Online condolences may be left for her family by visiting esterdahl.com.
Service Details
Wednesday, July 24th, 2013, 12:30pm, Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd.
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