Durwood L Oblander 86, died Friday June 17, 2016 in Newton, Kansas. He was born April 29, 1930 in Marion, Kansas to Jacob and Ellen (Morse) Oblander. On September 1, 1956 he married LaWanda R. Flaming at Alexanderwhol Church in Goessel, Kansas and she survives of the home. Durwood worked in manufacturing during his career including at Guirdon Industries, Bunting Magnetics and Miraflex. He and his wife owned and operated an orchard in Rural Newton where they raised peaches, pears and many fruit trees. They also raised asparagus and vegetables. Durwood build the family home and planted all the trees on the 20 acre property after it was purchased. Durwood was a graduate of Marion High School and was the former owner of the East Main street Standard Station in Marion. His family was important to him and he looked forward to spending time with his loving family and many friends.
Durwood is survived by his wife LaWanda of the home; daughter Sheryl Wright of Wichita, KS; two sisters Carol Hett of Marion, KS and Darlene Hiebert of St. Augustine, FL.
He is preceded in death by his parents 2 brothers and one sister.
Graveside committal service will be 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at Restlawn Gardens of Memory in Rural Newton, Kansas with Pastor Jay Anderson presiding. Visitation will be 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday at Petersen Funeral Home with the family receiving friends from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to Asbury Park in care of the funeral home.
So sorry just heard of your loss, thoughts & prayers. Was a great man, great gardener, raised a great kid. He did have great family! Prayers to you LaWanda, & Sheryl.