Ronald Densil Oldham

1935 - 2010

Ronald Densil Oldham obituary, 1935-2010

BORN

1935

DIED

2010

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Heights Funeral Home

1317 Heights Blvd

Houston, Texas

Ronald Oldham Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 8, 2010.

Ron Oldham, 75, passed away on November 5, 2010 at his home in Lago Vista, TX. He was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis in 2009. Ron was born in Spokane, WA on February 9, 1935 to Neoma and Denny Oldham, and grew up in Walla Walla, WA. In 1958 he graduated from Washington State College (University) and began his career with Shell Oil Company in Anacortes, WA. He retired in October 1991 in Houston, TX.

Ron is survived by his wife of 34 years, Lenora Baker Oldham; son, Michael and wife, Dana; grandchildren, Sam and Katie of Pearland; brother, Gary of Tacoma, WA; uncle, Don Oldham of Chuluota, FL; mother-in-law, Louise Baker and brother-in-law, Russell Baker, both of Houston; sister-in-law, Virginia Morrison and husband, R. D. of Brenham, and special nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Thanks go to Lighthouse Hospice and their wonderful employees for the gracious and efficient care provided to us since January.

Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until noon Wednesday, November 10, 2010 in the Chapel of Heights Funeral Home, where the funeral service will begin at noon. A reception will follow at Garden Oaks Baptist Church, 3206 North Shepherd Drive, Houston, TX 77018.

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial contributions in Ron's name to the ALS Association, South Texas Chapter, Creekview Garden Offices, 8600 Wurzbach Road, Suite 700, San Antonio, TX 78240, or to the charity of your choice.

Arrangements under the direction of Heights Funeral Home, 1317 Heights Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77008.

"Grief is like the wake behind a boat. It starts out as a huge wave that follows close behind you and is big enough to swamp and drown you if you suddenly stop moving forward. But if you keep moving, the big wake will eventually dissipate. And after a long enough time, the waters of your life get calm again, and that is when the memories of those who have left begin to shine as bright and as enduring as the stars above"

"Grief" from Jimmy Buffet's Novel A Salty Piece of Land

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November 11, 2010

Patsy Perry

Dear Lenora and Family,
Please remember, we are keeping you in our special thoughts and prayers. Our deepest sympathy goes out to you during this sad time.

November 10, 2010

Steve Shepherd

Ron was my manager at Shell Oil for my first job after graduating from college. I couldn't think of a better person to work for at the beginning of my career. He was a friend and a mentor to me. For this, I will always be truly grateful. I have thought of Ron often throughout the years and I credit much of my life success to Ron's early influence. Ron has a special place in my heart and I will miss him...

November 9, 2010

Karen Sharp Cavallaro

Ron was my first boss when I started my career at Shell Oil. What a kind, gracious leader and dear man. I was just thinking of him last week after all of these years. God must have brought him to mind. Bless you, Lenora and family. He was a great man.

November 9, 2010

Allen and Jan Broyles

Lenora and family - Both Jan and I want to express our sincere sadness in learning that Ron had passed away. He was truly one of the good guys at Shell and I treasured my time with him. He was not only a great source of technical and business information, he was also a lot of fun to work with. Although we lost touch wiht him after he retired, our memories of him were very strong. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family for your loss.

November 9, 2010

Allen and Jan Broyles

Lenora and family - Both Jan and I want to express our sincere sadness in learning that Ron had passed away. He was truly one of the good guys at Shell and I treasure my time with him. He was not only a good source of technical and business information; he was also a lot of fun to work with. Although we lost touch with him after he retired, our memories of him were very strong. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family for this loss.

November 9, 2010

Lenora,
We are so sorry to hear about Ron. You will be in our warmest thoughts and prayers as you make your way through this time.
Best regards,
Norm and Jean Prasatik
Fredericksburg, Texas

November 9, 2010

Steve Benjamin

Ron was my first boss out of college when I went to work for Shell. He was a genuine good guy. I remember him with a smile on my face.

November 9, 2010

What a great video, brought back memories. I first met Ron a few months after he hired in at Anacortes. Helen and I both had the honor of knowing and working with him and considering him a friend. Dallas and Helen Wolf

November 9, 2010

Sherman Robinson

Lenora and Family,
So sorry to hear about Ron. Please accept my sincere sympathy in your loss. Ron was a special person at Shell and my thoughts of him have always been the best. I hope you will be able to recall special memories of Ron to help you through this time.

November 9, 2010

The Wolf Family

Lenora, you and your family are in our prayers. Kathy and Pat Wolf

November 8, 2010

Brenda Turrentine

Lenora - the days ahead will not be easy, but know that I and the rest of the Turrentines will have you and yours in our thoughts and prayers. I am so very sorry and know your heart is heavy but you will get through this...with friends and family to help you in your time of loss. We love you!

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