Russell John Verby's Obituary
Russell J. Verby, 90, of Tulsa, OK, died Wed., June 12, 2013. He was born May 18, 1923 in Duluth, MN, the son of John Edward and Julianna Elizabeth (Douboszenski) Verby. He served in the United States Air Force by flying 50 missions as a navigator in WWII. He retired after many loyal years of service as a Lieutenant Colonel. He then had a second career as a navigator at McDonnell Douglas. He was currently active in the WWII group and honored to have the opportunity to go on the Freedom Flight last year. In 1967 he married Alice Fleenor and became a life-long Tulsa resident. He was a wonderful husband, father and friend who will be missed by the many who love him. He is survived by his sons; Richard Verby, John Verby, Rick Fleenor, and Tom Fleenor, Brother, Ralph Verby, Sister, Gloria Napoli, and 8 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, and loving wife, Alice in 2001. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, June 17, 2013 at Church of the Madalene, Tulsa, OK with burial to follow at Floral Haven Memorial Gardens. The family will be receiving visitors at Floral Haven Funeral Home, 6500 S. 129th E. Ave., Broken Arrow, OK from 5-8 pm on Sunday, June 16, 2013.
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