Derek Oram
October 20, 1952 - April 19, 2018
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Derek Oram
October 20, 1952 - April 19, 2018
Obituary
Derek Oram was born October 20th, 1952 in Easington Colliery, County Durham England, and passed away unexpectedly on Thursday April 19th in Houston, Texas. He is predeceased by his father William. He will be lovingly remembered by his mother Anne, wife of twenty-five years Catherine, his daughters Andrea (Alan), Victoria, and Jennifer, his son Daniel, his three grandchildren, as well as his two brothers John (Julie) and Chris (Karen), his in-laws Richard and Frances Needham, and brother in-law Peter (Sofia). Derek was an engineer and world traveler, he will be missed by his many friends and colleagues worldwide.
A funeral service honoring Derek will be held at St. Paul’s Episcopal (2117 Walnut St, Bellingham, WA 98225) on Friday, April 27th at 2pm. A graveside service will take place afterwards at Enterprise Cemetery in Ferndale, WA followed by a reception at his home in Blaine, WA.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial donation may be made to the American Heart Association.
Funeral Service
- Date & Time: April 27, 2018 (12:00 AM)
- Venue: St Pauls Episcopal Church
- Location: 2117 Walnut St Bellingham, WA 98225 - (Get Directions)
Graveside Service
- Date & Time: April 27, 2018 (12:00 AM)
- Venue: Enterprise Cemetery
- Location: 7041 Vista Drive Ferndale, WA 98248 - (Get Directions)
7 responses to Derek Oram
Trent Buttars says:
April 19, 2018
Hi
I worked with Derek in Angola and Australia. I only found out about his passing today. I wanted to pass on my condolences to the family and to let them know Derek was a well respected engineer.
Derek and I spoke in depth over the years about his love for his wife and girls and always missed them greatly while working away.
I hope this message finds you in peace.
I will miss you Dezza
Regards
Trent Buttars
Kenny Robinson says:
April 19, 2018
So sorry to hear of your loss. I knew Derek way back in Peterlee, England (1980’s) when Derek had his Pink Beetle. We were forever messing around with our cars. RiP mate.
Mike and Linda Singleton says:
April 19, 2018
So sorry for your loss!!! Our prayers are with you and your family.
Singletons
Maria Paterson says:
April 19, 2018
Our condolences and sympathy to the whole family. We are so sorry for your loss.
Kathy Booker says:
April 19, 2018
Catherine,Dale and I send our sincere condolences to you and the family. We will always cherish the gift of friendship that Derek shared with us. He was an honest and dependable person someone we could always count on. As you know Dale and Derek would spend hours talking ….he was a great mentor. And I could have spent hours talking to him about cars …
He will be deeply missed. May you find strength and courage during this difficult time.
Sincerely Dale Remenda and Kathy Booker