Bethany Christine Soler aka Fernande Galindo's Obituary
In loving memory of Bethany Christine Fernanda Galindo (Dornberger) Soler, also known as Fern Galindo, departed this life on October 12, 2023, at the age of 38, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Born to Wilbur and Irene (Galindo) Dornberger on October 8, 1985 in Santa Ana, California. She is preceded in death by her father Wilbur C. Dornberger.
Bethany leaves behind a son, Mariano Alejandro (Alex), daughter, Eva Carina, and son, Nicolas (Nico) Angel; her mother, Irene Dornberger; sisters, Rebekah Dornberger and Patricia Maxwell; and brothers, Paul Buendia and David Dornberger.
Bethany’s passion for helping people became evident from her youth. She became very active in her faith community, by joining her church’s youth group, attended Summer youth camps, created, and mailed out, a monthly magazine and influenced people for her faith.
She attended the University of Missouri, both in Columbia and St. Louis, making many friends there.
She worked many years as an Operations Analyst and Power Representative at Tiger National Gas. Fern’s recent role as a Survivor Advocate for Domestic Violence Intervention Services (DVIS) highlighted their commitment to supporting and uplifting others. Fern co-founded the Tulsa Intersectional Care Network and demonstrated their devotion to providing assistance and care to BIPOC Trans and Queer Tulsans. Their dedicated involvement in the city of Tulsa showcased their passion to promoting equality and justice. Their legacy as a community organizer and advocate will continue to inspire generations to come
Beyond their activism Fern found joy as a loving parent, a cherished friend and partner. Bethany/Fern’s untimely departure leaves a profound void in the hearts of many.
The Memorial Service will be held at Floral Haven Funeral Home on Friday, November 3, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. with a reception to follow.
***If you are unable to attend the service in person, the service will be live webcast starting at 2:55 p.m. on Friday, November 3, 2023. Please click on the following link on said date and at said time: https://webcast.funeralvue.com/events/viewer/94096
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