Gail Ivy Comstock Oakley
June 08, 1948 - December 08, 2022
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Gail Ivy Comstock Oakley
June 08, 1948 - December 08, 2022
Obituary
Gail Ivy Comstock Oakley passed away peacefully on December 8th, 2022 after a long battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her husband, family, and caring staff at the Providence Mission Hospital in Orange County, California.
She was born on June 8th, 1948 in Herkimer, New York, daughter of the late Bart and Joan Comstock. She attended school in Herkimer, NY and the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. She then moved to California to work as a buyer for a large department store and later moved into facilities management for multiple companies.
She met her husband, Richard Oakley, in 1994, and they recently celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary. Together they loved to ski, travel and were involved in the Trabuco Presbyterian Church.
Gail stayed active through long-distance walking, completing several half-marathons, loved to cook and was always trying new recipes.
Gail is survived lovingly remembered by her husband Richard Oakley of Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, step-daughter Brooke Oakley Cherven (Chris) of Decatur, GA and two young grandchildren, Keegan James and Emily Oakley Cherven; her sister Lynn Comstock Barnhart (Chris) of Seattle, WA and four nieces and nephews Shauna Lockhart (Cody), of Jackson, Wyoming, Peter Walchenbach (Stephanie), Trevor Walchenbach, and Ava Barnhart of Seattle, WA, one great-niece, Amelia and two great-nephews, Callahan and Bode.
In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to the Leonard Cancer Institute at Providence Mission Hospital Foundation or the American Cancer Society.
Dear friends and relatives,
For those of you who are not able to attend in person, or live overseas, you can watch Gail’s Celebration of Life livestreamed on the internet from the Trabuco Presbyterian Church (TPC) starting at 12:50 PM PDT.
The link to the TPC Facebook page is: https://www.facebook.com/TrabucoPres/
The link to the TPC YouTube Channel is: https://www.youtube.com/@trabucoprestv5286
Gail loved all of you and I trust you will remember her, as she was, in your life. I will always love her and will miss her forever.
Blessings to you all—
Celebration Of Life
- Date & Time: April 18, 2023 (1:00 PM)
- Venue: Trabuco Presbyterian Church
- Location: 31802 Las Amigas Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92679 - (Get Directions)
Reception
- Date & Time: April 18, 2023 (2:30 PM)
- Venue: Dove Canyon Courtyard
- Location: 31981 Dove Canyon Drive Dove Canyon, CA 92679 - (Get Directions)
Providence Mission Hospital Foundation
- Website: https://supportmissionhospital.org
- Description: Please direct donations to the Leonard Cancer Institute.
American Cancer Society
- Website: https://www.cancer.org
6 responses to Gail Ivy Comstock Oakley
Susan Cabrera says:
December 16, 2022
Gail will always be alive in our hearts.
Tina Tilzer says:
December 16, 2022
Gail was my boss…when we worked at Burlington Industries in NYC she was a leader …a hard worker…respected by everyone !….Gail was the head of the Fashion Dept.
I looked up to her …she ran fashion shows ..was a buyer …and always had a chic and elegant appearance !…..
So very sad to hear about her passing …..I will always remember her .
Tina
Kathy Birdseye says:
December 16, 2022
Gail was a beautiful woman with an amazing personality full of kindness and love. I wish I could have spent more time with her! My deepest sympathies to Dick and the family for the loss of this beautiful soul. She is flying with the angels now! She will live on in the hearts and memories of all who knew and loved her.
Tina Helmer says:
December 16, 2022
This is so sad. I was a classmate of Gail’s. She was beautiful inside and out. My heart is very sad but knowing she no longer suffers will give some comfort. Peace and love to you and your family.
Mary Laurents says:
December 16, 2022
Gail’s life was a celebration of living courageously and to the fullest, in spite of all the circumstances. She was a bright light and I will always remember her that way. She was much loved and will be much missed but I am so thankful to have known her. Love and prayers to her family.