Barbara J. (Kistler) Oden

Barbara J. Oden, 92, of Galveston, went home to be with the Lord early Thursday morning, June 18, 2026, at her home.  She was born January 23, 1934, in Anderson, Indiana to Roy and Bertha (Todd) Kistler.  Barbara first married Lee Moorman and he preceded her in death.   She later married Warren Oden in 1965, and he passed away June 15, 1997.

Barb graduated from Fairmount High School in 1951.  After high school she graduated from the International School of Accounting in Chicago with her accounting degree.   She retired from Wilson foods in Logansport with 24 years in the payroll department in 1993.  She later worked for Murray Funeral Home in Galveston as a greeter for several years retiring once again in 2003.

Barb enjoyed snowmobiling trips to Michigan in her younger years and later trips to Florida in the winter.  Her favorite thing in life was spending time with her grandchildren.

Surviving family include her two sons, Rex and wife Arlene Moorman of Galveston and Dennis Moorman of Knoxville, Tennessee.  She is also surviving by grandchildren, Jason and wife Amanda Moorman of Greeneville, TN, Nathan and wife Beth Moorman of Nickolson, GA; Ashley Moorman of Galveston and Austin and wife Adrian Moorman of Peru.  She is also survived by six great grandchildren, Blakley, Noah, MacKenzie, Lincoln, Bennett, Nolan and Wyatt.   She is proceeded in death by her parents, one brother, Jack Kistler and husbands Lee Moorman and Warren Oden.

Services will be held on Monday, June 22, 2026, with visitation from 12:00 noon until service time at 2:00 p.m. at Murray Weaver Funeral Home in Galveston.  Burial will follow in the Galveston Cemetery.   Murray Weaver Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. www.murrayweaverfuneralhome.com

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