Rheta Ione Bender Long: Newspaper Obituary and Death Notice
Daily Oklahoman, The (Oklahoma City, OK) - Tuesday, May 2, 1995
Deceased Name: Rheta Ione Bender Long
LONG
Rheta Ione Bender, died while working at the A.P. Murrah Federal Building in OKC on April 19, 1995. She is survived by a large and loving family, including her daughter, Valerie Tramel; son, John; sisters, Wilda York & Leona Thompson; grandsons Kenneth & Christopher Tramel, & Nicholas Long. Preceded in death by her husband of 11 years, Thomas; brothers, Earl & Andrew Dean Bender; father Andrew Bender; & grandson John Thomas. Rheta, age 60, was born in Guymon, Ok., graduated Guymon High School i n 1952. Attended Panhandle State College and Phillips University, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Education in 1955. She was an active volunteer with the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. She began teaching math in Guymon in 1968 and found the experienc e rewarding, saying it was a pleasure to show children that school and learning could be fun. Rheta began her 20-year Federal career in 1974 as a Military Personnel Clerk with the US Army; transferred in '78 to US Fish & Wildlife Service, Guymon, Ok.; ca me to USDA's Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service, OKC in 1982 as a Program Clerk. She was very active in the Fed. Employees Women's Group & Equal Emp.
Opportunities Committees. Rheta had a vision disability and served as the Persons with Disabilities Special Emphasis Program Manager, helping educate people about the challenges of working with a physical handicap. Active with the Christian Women's Foundation. A devoted grandmother, Rheta was very proud of her grandchildren. Her dedication, cheerful attitude, and many contributions to the effectiveness of her office helped many of her co-workers in their time of need. She will be greatly missed by all. Services will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 3, at the South Colonial Chapel. A service will also be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 6, at the First Christian Church, Guymon, Ok. Interment Elmhurst Cemetery, Guymon. The family requests donations to the Jewel Box Theater of First Christian Church, 2700 N. Walker, OKC 73118.
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Copyright (c) 1995 Oklahoma Publishing Company
Rheta I. Long: Social Security Death Index (SSDI) Death Record
Name: Rheta I. Long
State of Issue: Oklahoma
Date of Birth: Thursday May 10, 1934
Date of Death: Wednesday April 19, 1995
Est. Age at Death: 60 years, 11 months, 9 days
Last known residence:
City: Guymon
County: Texas
State: Oklahoma
ZIP Code: 73942
Daily Oklahoman, The (Oklahoma City, OK) - Tuesday, May 2, 1995
Deceased Name: Rheta Ione Bender Long
LONG
Rheta Ione Bender, died while working at the A.P. Murrah Federal Building in OKC on April 19, 1995. She is survived by a large and loving family, including her daughter, Valerie Tramel; son, John; sisters, Wilda York & Leona Thompson; grandsons Kenneth & Christopher Tramel, & Nicholas Long. Preceded in death by her husband of 11 years, Thomas; brothers, Earl & Andrew Dean Bender; father Andrew Bender; & grandson John Thomas. Rheta, age 60, was born in Guymon, Ok., graduated Guymon High School i n 1952. Attended Panhandle State College and Phillips University, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Education in 1955. She was an active volunteer with the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. She began teaching math in Guymon in 1968 and found the experienc e rewarding, saying it was a pleasure to show children that school and learning could be fun. Rheta began her 20-year Federal career in 1974 as a Military Personnel Clerk with the US Army; transferred in '78 to US Fish & Wildlife Service, Guymon, Ok.; ca me to USDA's Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service, OKC in 1982 as a Program Clerk. She was very active in the Fed. Employees Women's Group & Equal Emp.
Opportunities Committees. Rheta had a vision disability and served as the Persons with Disabilities Special Emphasis Program Manager, helping educate people about the challenges of working with a physical handicap. Active with the Christian Women's Foundation. A devoted grandmother, Rheta was very proud of her grandchildren. Her dedication, cheerful attitude, and many contributions to the effectiveness of her office helped many of her co-workers in their time of need. She will be greatly missed by all. Services will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 3, at the South Colonial Chapel. A service will also be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 6, at the First Christian Church, Guymon, Ok. Interment Elmhurst Cemetery, Guymon. The family requests donations to the Jewel Box Theater of First Christian Church, 2700 N. Walker, OKC 73118.
Page: 27
Copyright (c) 1995 Oklahoma Publishing Company
Rheta I. Long: Social Security Death Index (SSDI) Death Record
Name: Rheta I. Long
State of Issue: Oklahoma
Date of Birth: Thursday May 10, 1934
Date of Death: Wednesday April 19, 1995
Est. Age at Death: 60 years, 11 months, 9 days
Last known residence:
City: Guymon
County: Texas
State: Oklahoma
ZIP Code: 73942
Rheta Ione Bender Long: Newspaper Obituary and Death Notice
Daily Oklahoman, The (Oklahoma City, OK) - Tuesday, May 2, 1995
Deceased Name: Rheta Ione Bender Long
LONG
Rheta Ione Bender, died while working at the A.P. Murrah Federal Building in OKC on April 19, 1995. She is survived by a large and loving family, including her daughter, Valerie Tramel; son, John; sisters, Wilda York & Leona Thompson; grandsons Kenneth & Christopher Tramel, & Nicholas Long. Preceded in death by her husband of 11 years, Thomas; brothers, Earl & Andrew Dean Bender; father Andrew Bender; & grandson John Thomas. Rheta, age 60, was born in Guymon, Ok., graduated Guymon High School i n 1952. Attended Panhandle State College and Phillips University, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Education in 1955. She was an active volunteer with the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. She began teaching math in Guymon in 1968 and found the experienc e rewarding, saying it was a pleasure to show children that school and learning could be fun. Rheta began her 20-year Federal career in 1974 as a Military Personnel Clerk with the US Army; transferred in '78 to US Fish & Wildlife Service, Guymon, Ok.; ca me to USDA's Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service, OKC in 1982 as a Program Clerk. She was very active in the Fed. Employees Women's Group & Equal Emp.
Opportunities Committees. Rheta had a vision disability and served as the Persons with Disabilities Special Emphasis Program Manager, helping educate people about the challenges of working with a physical handicap. Active with the Christian Women's Foundation. A devoted grandmother, Rheta was very proud of her grandchildren. Her dedication, cheerful attitude, and many contributions to the effectiveness of her office helped many of her co-workers in their time of need. She will be greatly missed by all. Services will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 3, at the South Colonial Chapel. A service will also be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 6, at the First Christian Church, Guymon, Ok. Interment Elmhurst Cemetery, Guymon. The family requests donations to the Jewel Box Theater of First Christian Church, 2700 N. Walker, OKC 73118.
Page: 27
Copyright (c) 1995 Oklahoma Publishing Company
Rheta I. Long: Social Security Death Index (SSDI) Death Record
Name: Rheta I. Long
State of Issue: Oklahoma
Date of Birth: Thursday May 10, 1934
Date of Death: Wednesday April 19, 1995
Est. Age at Death: 60 years, 11 months, 9 days
Last known residence:
City: Guymon
County: Texas
State: Oklahoma
ZIP Code: 73942
Daily Oklahoman, The (Oklahoma City, OK) - Tuesday, May 2, 1995
Deceased Name: Rheta Ione Bender Long
LONG
Rheta Ione Bender, died while working at the A.P. Murrah Federal Building in OKC on April 19, 1995. She is survived by a large and loving family, including her daughter, Valerie Tramel; son, John; sisters, Wilda York & Leona Thompson; grandsons Kenneth & Christopher Tramel, & Nicholas Long. Preceded in death by her husband of 11 years, Thomas; brothers, Earl & Andrew Dean Bender; father Andrew Bender; & grandson John Thomas. Rheta, age 60, was born in Guymon, Ok., graduated Guymon High School i n 1952. Attended Panhandle State College and Phillips University, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Education in 1955. She was an active volunteer with the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. She began teaching math in Guymon in 1968 and found the experienc e rewarding, saying it was a pleasure to show children that school and learning could be fun. Rheta began her 20-year Federal career in 1974 as a Military Personnel Clerk with the US Army; transferred in '78 to US Fish & Wildlife Service, Guymon, Ok.; ca me to USDA's Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service, OKC in 1982 as a Program Clerk. She was very active in the Fed. Employees Women's Group & Equal Emp.
Opportunities Committees. Rheta had a vision disability and served as the Persons with Disabilities Special Emphasis Program Manager, helping educate people about the challenges of working with a physical handicap. Active with the Christian Women's Foundation. A devoted grandmother, Rheta was very proud of her grandchildren. Her dedication, cheerful attitude, and many contributions to the effectiveness of her office helped many of her co-workers in their time of need. She will be greatly missed by all. Services will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 3, at the South Colonial Chapel. A service will also be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 6, at the First Christian Church, Guymon, Ok. Interment Elmhurst Cemetery, Guymon. The family requests donations to the Jewel Box Theater of First Christian Church, 2700 N. Walker, OKC 73118.
Page: 27
Copyright (c) 1995 Oklahoma Publishing Company
Rheta I. Long: Social Security Death Index (SSDI) Death Record
Name: Rheta I. Long
State of Issue: Oklahoma
Date of Birth: Thursday May 10, 1934
Date of Death: Wednesday April 19, 1995
Est. Age at Death: 60 years, 11 months, 9 days
Last known residence:
City: Guymon
County: Texas
State: Oklahoma
ZIP Code: 73942
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