Charolette Vanaltenburg
Obituary
Charolette Virginia Vanaltenburg was born July 26, 1951 in Sallisaw, OK to Floyd Albert & Charolette Virginia (Quinton) Vanaltenburg and passed from this life January 20, 2012 at the age of 60.
Charolette loved music, reading and dogs. She was proud of her Cherokee Heritage. She attended the University of Tulsa and the University of Oklahoma. She was invited and attended Harvard University for a summer. She had a BS in Microbiology. Charolette worked as a phlebotomist at St John Medical Center; a manager at Tulsa Airport Parking; and her final job, at the Marshal's Office at the Hard Rock Cherokee Casino was the one she enjoyed and truly loved.
Charolette is preceded in death by her father and her brother, Floyd Albert Vanaltenburg, Jr. She is survived by her mother; her sisters, Betty Vanaltenburg and Peggy Candreia; and her two pets, Yona & Scooby.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made in Charolette's memory to the Akdar Shrine Hospital Patient Transportation Fund, 2808 South Sheridan, Tulsa, OK 74129.
Charolette will lie in state 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday with family receiving friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and her funeral will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, all at the Ninde Brookside Funeral Home. She will be laid to rest at the Rose Hill Mausoleum.
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Tributes & Memories
I am so sorry about Charolette Jr. I know you all are a close knit family and I know this is very hard. She will be missed greatly.
BEVERLEY COUCH
Charolette will be missed very much in the Security Department. She was always willing to help anyone at anytime. My deepest condolences to her family and friends.
Trina Pennington
Even though we worked for the same company, I hadn't gotten to know Charolette until recently (last summer). We had one thing in common that made us instant friends - our love of dogs. Charolette adopted her Yona from the no-kill shelter I run and gave him a loving home. Her smile and her presence will be missed. May God be with you through this very difficult time.
Patrice Jones
We lost one of Cherokee Nation's finest employees. I will miss seeing her coming down the hallway with her work cart and her lunch. She was always ready to go for the day. My heart is with you, the family during this time of grief. May your healing angels be all about. She was our jewel.
Regina Gayle Thompson
Charlotte will be missed dearly she was such a wise and funny woman. Condolences to the family during your loss.
Vickie Mullikin
Charolette was a very nice lady to work with. She will be missed my symphathy and condolences to the family. God Bless
Marcella Grant
To Charolette and Betsy: I pray that God will wrap you in his arms and comfort you in this time of sorrow.
Dana L. Brooks
Charlotte was a very well cherished member of the staff in our department. She was very friendly and helpful to any and all that ever had the pleasure of being in her presence. She will be deeply missed by the entire CNE Security Department.
Robert T Ketchum
May you find comfort in knowing that Charolette brought joy and laughter into the lives of those who had the pleasure of working with her. She was such a special lady and she will be deeply missed.
Ricki
I’m sorry for your loss. Charolette will be missed very much. She was a very sweet lady and always had a smile on her face.
Jason Stonebarger