Martha Freida Garbe's Obituary
Martha Freida Garbe was born the oldest of six children to Paul and Louisa Schulze on October 20, 1925. She passed from this life on November 16, 2011 at the age of 86. She married Vern G. Garbe on June 1, 1947 in Chelsea, Oklahoma and for many years they owned and operated Garbe’s Lighting until their retirement. Their nephew Dave and his wife Mary continue to operate the family business of Garbe’s. Martha is survived by her brothers: Elmer and his wife, Viola Ruth of Thousand Oaks, CA., Oscar and his wife Frances of Dallas, TX; sisters Bertha Willcott and Marcella Brasel, both of Claremore, OK; and a number of nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vern; son Greg; and brother George. Services will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, November 21, 2011 at Christ the Redeemer Lutheran Church in Tulsa – 2550 E. 71st Street. Visitation hours will be held on Sunday 10:00 AM ' 9:00 PM at Floral Haven. Funeral arrangements made through Floral Haven Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers family members request contributions to be made to Camp Lutherhoma in Tahlequah, OK; the Salvation Army or to a charity of your choice. Condolences may be left online at www.floralhaven.com.
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