BORN

1943

DIED

2014

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Austin, Texas

Valerie Olive Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 2, 2014.

Valerie Joyce Olive passed away January 1, 2014. Valerie was born to Colonel Robert and June Wucher on August 25, 1943 in Austin, Texas.
She graduated from Lanier High School in 1961. She retired from the Texas Department of Human Service in 1993.
Valerie was a very loving person who never met a stranger. When introducing someone, she always made it seem as though both has been in her life for a very long time.
Valerie loved beautiful things a few of which were flowers, churches, and music. She also loved her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ (to whom she gave credit for all beautiful things).
She was preceded in death by her parents Colonel Robert and June Wucher and her brother Richard Wucher.
Valerie is survived by the love of her life Bucky Olive, and her son Lee Cagle. She is also survived by her siblings; Jim Wucher, Virginia Mann and Bonnie Anderson. Also her grandchildren – Lee 'Buddy' Cagle, Jr., Brittany Saunders, Melody Cagle, Jessica Callen, and Cierra Pate. She always spoke of how each of them had grown into beautiful people. She was so proud of each of them.
The Ginazz service (the Psalms) will be held at Our Lady's Maronite Catholic Church at, 1320 East 51st Street, Austin, Texas 78723, on Friday the 3rd of January 2014 at 6 o'clock in evening.
The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday the 4th of January 2014 at eleven o'clock at Our Lady's Maronite Catholic Church with Monsignor Dr. Donald J Sawyer officiating. Interment will follow in Our Lady of the Rosary Cemetery, 330 Berry Lane, Georgetown, Texas 78626.
Condolences may be sent to www.cookwaldenfuneralhome.com.

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January 9, 2014

David La Londe

Dear Bucky,

My prayers and heart-felt condolences go out to you at this difficult time. Valerie was a wonderful person who touched the lives around her. She will be missed but not forgotten. All my love...

January 4, 2014

Susan Chavers

My heartfelt prayers and thoughts are with all of you. May God wrap his comforting arms around you all.

January 3, 2014

Gail, Carl, and Geoffrey Miller

Dear Bucky,

The last time Valerie called, she was concerned about you. She wanted to make sure that friends would remember "her sweet Bucky" if the Lord called her home. We made Valerie a promise not to forget the love of her life. Nor will we forget Valerie--her bubbly personality and boisterous laugh, her fondness for dancing stuffed animals and "hysterical" novels, her talent for winning Scrabble games, her strong sense of justice, and her passionate witness for Christ.

We'll also remember the funny things she would say. "Fine as frog hairs," was one of the answers Valerie gave when asked how she was doing. What does that mean? "It means mighty fine," she'd reply and cock her head, "because frogs ain't got no hair!"

Valerie also enjoyed repeating profound statements as well. "I'm going to have this one printed on paper weights or bookmarks," she often mused, "so people will be reminded--God sees us as we can be, but he loves us as we are."

Well, God certainly loves Valerie, and so do we. She is resting in his caring arms, feeling "fine as frog hairs!"

We'll remember our promise, dear Bucky. Both you and Valerie will remain in our thoughts and in our prayers.

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