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- [S3282] Tulsa World, Emma Louise Dahlman; obituary; 21 February 2014; 30 August 2014; staff.
Emma Louise Dahlman
Emma Louise Dahlman
By Staff Reports TulsaWorld.com
Emma Dahlman, a much loved wife, mother, grandmother and friend passed from this life on Sunday morning, February 16, 2014. Emma was born on April 3, 1941 in Wanette, Oklahoma to Mattie Pearl and Ora Anderson McCuistion. She was one of 11 brothers and sisters. She grew up in Wanette, Oklahoma and attended Wanette Schools. She attended Oklahoma Christian University in Oklahoma City where she majored in Elementary Education. She later received her Master’s Degree in Special Education from the University of Central Oklahoma. She met Gordon Dahlman in Tulsa, Oklahoma at Mohawk Golf Course, and after a brief courtship they were married. After 7 years of peaceful marriage, Emma and Gordon had three boys, Tim, Tom and Ted who filled their days with much activity. Emma retired from Tulsa Public Schools in 1998. After the loss of her husband, Gordon, in 2002, Emma filled her retirement with many rounds of golf, play dates with grandchildren, and trips with family and friends, including a trip to Ireland with friends from her church, the 29th and Yale Church of Christ. Emma’s last years were difficult because she struggled with Dementia. Emma is survived by her three sons and daughters-in-law, 9 grandchildren, 6 brothers and sisters, and many nieces and nephews. Memorial service 2 p.m., Saturday, February 22, at 29th and Yale Church of Christ.
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