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Earl Oliver Obituary

Oliver, Earl J. suddenly, age 60 years, President/Executive Secretary, Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters. Beloved husband of 40 years to Cheryl J. (nee Thorpe), loving father of Earl, William Oliver and Joanne (Scott) Crosby, proud grandfather of Christina, Jennifer, and Scotty Crosby, proud son of the late Earl and Mildred (nee Cook) Oliver, beloved brother of of Shirley (WInston) Hine, Dianne (Don) Smith and the late Warren (Florence) Oliver, kind uncle of many nieces and nephews, dear brother-in-law of Gary W. Thorpe. Visitation Tuesday and Wednesday, 2:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral service Thursday, 10:00 a.m. at the Robert J. Sheehy and Sons Funeral Home, 9000 W. 151st St., Orland Park. Interment Chapel Hill Gardens South. Past President and B.A. of Millwright Local #1693, www.sheehyfh.com, 708-857-7878.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Jul. 12 to Jul. 13, 2004.

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Paula Shaffer Busse

July 17, 2004

With deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Oliver family.

Paul Shaffer (1693)and family

Robert Conforti Sr.

July 15, 2004

With heartfelt sympathy to Earl Oliver's family,he will be deeply missed.

Fondly, Conforti Construction

Ned Bruns

July 14, 2004

WE are all saddened by the loss of a council Reginal Leader .We are all going to miss his leadership, and ability to instuct and direct. Bless the family and all who knew him. With deepest sympathy Carpenters L.U. 839.

Frank Smetana Local #62

July 14, 2004

My sincere condolences to the family.

Daniel Day

July 14, 2004

With Deepest Sympathies

Joint Conference Board &

Construction Employers' Association

Daniel Day

Executive Director

David Kent

July 14, 2004

My thoughts and prayers are with the Oliver family and friends during your time of loss.

Lynne Bach

July 13, 2004

He will never be forgotten.

May God watch over you and protect you all during this very tragic time.

Baltazar & Laura Gutierrez

July 13, 2004

Earl and Family,



We are sorry for your loss. Our wishes and prayers go out to you and your family.

Joann James

July 13, 2004

With Deepest Sympathy - Dearest Friend You Will Be Missed. Joann and Robert James.

Jim Hicks (LU 363)

July 13, 2004

With deepest sympathy to family and friends.

Joe Caton

July 12, 2004

Dear Joann and Oliver family.

Shery + Joe Caton are very sorry to hear about your loss,we will pray for your father,and keep him in our hearts. stay strong!

Bob Erickson

July 12, 2004

Earl, God Bless and Thank You for all that you have done for the Carpenters Union. You have made a difference for all working men and women and their families. Our sincere condolences to the Oliver Family, may God bless you and watch over your family.

Michael Bala

July 12, 2004

Know that My thoughts are with the Oliver family on their loss.The carpenters have lost a leader who put the benefit of the Brotherhood first. He will be truly missed.

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