Susan Kathleen Gaston's Obituary
Susan Kathleen Gaston, age 65, died on October 1, 2013 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was born on September 20, 1948, in Pittsburg, Kansas, the daughter of Joseph G Pucci and Vertrus “Ginger” Pucci. She is survived by her husband of more than 39 years, Lawrence M Gaston, Tulsa. Survivors also include her brother, Joe Pucci, and niece, Jenna D Pucci, Frontenac, Kansas. Susan was a Registered Nurse, earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Oklahoma Baptist University, a Master’s degree in Nursing from the University of California at San Francisco and a Ph.D. in Education from Kansas State University. She taught nursing at Marymount College, Pittsburg State University, and Wichita State University. She was the Director of The University of Tulsa School of Nursing for more than 23 years, where she led the program successful through 3 national accreditations and 5 state approvals. She developed an International Nursing and Technology course that was recognized by the Collins College of Business with the Teaching Innovation Award. The family has requested a private grave side service and that flowers not be sent. Donations may be sent to The University of Tulsa, School of Nursing: 800 So. Tucker Drive, Tulsa, Ok 74104; Website: www. utulsa.edu/giving (select Other, Designation Amount, enter Amount, then enter Nursing). Donations can also be sent to Clarehouse at the website: http://jeffbarnes.wufoo.com/formsm7z1k1/
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