Deanna "Dee" Oburn
May 20, 1937 ~ August 19, 2024
Deanna “Dee” (Jackson) Oburn, a tenacious and caring woman, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2024. She was born on May 20, 1937, in Wichita, Kansas as the second of three children to James and La Faye (Heckard) Jackson. Dee attended Wichita East High School, graduating in 1955, where she met her high school sweetheart, Wayne Oburn. Dee studied at the University of Colorado in Boulder and returned to Wichita State University to rejoin Wayne and complete her bachelor’s degree. Wayne and Dee married in 1957 in Wichita, Kansas and raised two daughters.
Dee served on the advisory board of the Wichita Child Guidance Center and loved to coordinate and host the organization’s annual garage sale. She was also an active member of Plymouth Congregational Church, serving on multiple committees and volunteering her time throughout her 70 odd years of membership. Dee enjoyed fishing, waterskiing at Table Rock Lake, and listening to musical soundtracks on road trips. She was known for her quick wit and thoughtfulness.
Dee was preceded by her husband, parents, and two brothers, Robert “Bob” Jackson and James “Jimmy” Jackson, III. She is survived by her two daughters and beloved nephew: Ashley Oburn, Lesley (Steve) Sheldon, and Sean (Chavonne) Jackson; five grandchildren, Kathryn (Preston) Rubottom, Hayden (Amelia) Davis, Evan Michelle Davis, Gordon (Kellie) Sheldon, and Sydney (Hayden) Sheldon; and three great grandchildren, Keaton Rubottom, Emersyn Rubottom and Paityn Rubottom.
A Celebration of Life will be 10:00 am, Saturday, September 28, 2024, at Downing & Lahey West Mortuary. A memorial has been established with: Providence Home Health & Hospice, LLC, 9415 East Harry Street, Suite 703, Wichita, Kansas 67207.
Dee was an exceptional woman who loved her family fiercely. Her family and devoted friends will miss her profoundly.
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Years ago I was a member of Plymouth and worked with Dee on numerous projects including youth, children’s committees and women’s groups. She and Wayne helped with post college group too. I kinda (it’s been a very long time) remember meeting with she and Wayne and having good fellowship with meals and conversations. I am sorry for your loss.
I am saddened to learn that Deanna is no longer with us. I can imagine her, however, in a much better place and being welcomed home by an enthusiastic group of friends who haven’t seen her in a while!
We had so many wonderful New Years Eve celebrations at the Simpson home…such a good group of friends and always a great way to send out the old year and to ring in the new.
Rest in peace Deanna…
I am sorry to hear of Dee’s passing. I helped her with accounting for several years. We always had pleasant chats and talked about all sorts of things while doing business. She was always so kind, caring, and sweet. She was among my favorite clients to receive a phone call from, even if we didn’t speak often.
I was working on Christmas cards today and thought of her. I hadn’t talked to her in a couple of years, so I decided to look her up and saw this record. I wish peace and comfort to her family during this holiday season, as I know it will look different than in previous years.
I wish I had the opportunity to have known her longer. What a neat lady! Peace to you all.