Alma Fleske
Obituary
Alma Beth (Fox) Fleske was born March 5, 1921 to Henry & Mary (Eller) Fox in Springer, New Mexico. She passed from this life at the age of 90 on Saturday, February 18, 2012 in Tulsa, OK where she moved in 2007 with her husband, Edward August Fleske, to be closer to family.
Alma Beth graduated from Larned High School. She married Edward on August 10, 1941 and worked with her husband on their farm north of Garfield for nearly 60 years. She was a charter member of Grace Lutheran Church and was their organist for many years.
Alma Beth and Edward enjoyed traveling and they took many trips that included Germany, Australia, New Zealand and most of the United States.
Alma Beth was preceded in death by her parents and her husband of 70 years, also her brothers Marvin and Robert Fox and sister, Sally Frey. She is survived by her four children, Mary Ann Meckfessel and her husband, Charles of Tulsa, OK, John Fleske and his wife, Janice of Pittsburg, KS, Louis Fleske and his wife, Jo Anne of Colorado Springs, CO, David Fleske and his wife, Gwen of Tulsa, OK; eight grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Also surviving are brother and sister in law Leonard and Mary Fleske and sister in law Betty Fleske.
Memorial service on Saturday, February 25 at 4:00 pm Christ the Redeemer Lutheran Church, 2550 E. 71st Street, Tulsa, Oklahoma. Graveside services March 10 in Larned, Kansas. In lieu of flowers, friends may contribute in Alma Beth's memory to Grace Lutheran Church, 524 Carroll Ave, Larned, KS 67550.
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Tributes & Memories
To my dear Sunday School friends, God bless you, Fleskes, as you remember your Mom and Dad and the salvation won for them by Jesus. Many times over the years I have given thanks for the faithful members who provided Grace Lutheran Church and Sunday School for us and brought us to know Jesus! Your parents and mine were a part of that faithful group. With your prayers and with your bounties You can do what God demands: You can lead the little children To the Savior's waiting arms. (From "Hark, the Voice of Jesus Calling.") I've lived in Minnesota nearly 40 years. When I'd return to Kansas for a visit, your Mom and Dad were always the same - friendly and happy to see me. One of the last times I visited with your Mom she laughed about how Alma Beth and Velda would take turns playing the organ. Whoever didn't have a new baby played that year. My dad, Bob Dryden, died in December. Mom died 2 years ago. In the heavenly country bright Need they no created light. Thou their light, their joy, their crown, Thou their sun which goes not down. There forever may we sing Alleluias to our King. (From "As With Gladness Men of Old.) Your Sunday School friend, Glenda
Glenda Dryden Schuft
You all are in my thoughts and prayers today. AlmaBeth was such a precious lady.
Phyllis Foster
Mary Ann and Chuck, What a delight Alma Beth was to see at Burgundy Place. She always had such a happy spirit and a sweet smile. Please tell all your family how much we enjoyed getting to know your mother in the latter days of her life. We are sure all your family has been blessed to have had such a wonderful mother and grandmother. We pray your memories will comfort you in the days ahead. Sweet lady, sweet memories. Our love to you and your amiy. Cathy and Hank Leonard
Cathy and Hank Leonard