David Eugene Oates

David E. Oates, age 59 of Topeka, passed away Monday, June 6, 2016 at his sisters home after a long illness. David was born September 26, 1956 in Salina, Kansas the son of Cline and Maxine Steudte Oates. He married Frances Tindell, they later divorced. He worked as a handyman for Bales Flea Market in Topeka. David is survived by three sons, David (Joyce) Oates II, Timothy Oates and Dustin Oates, all of Topeka; a brother, Edward “Gene” Gardiner of Topeka; four sisters, Charlotte V. Gardiner of Topeka, Frances D. Roles of Holton, Carol E. Welch of Topeka and Jeanenne Mohr along with five grandchildren.
Graveside services will be Friday, June 10, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at the Burlingame Cemetery. He will lie in state Thursday from 1:00 – 8:00 p.m. with visitation from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. at the Davidson Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Shelter, Midland Hospice or the Topeka Rescue Mission and sent in care of the Davidson Funeral Home. davidsonfuneral.com