Billy Fred Divelbiss

Billy Fred Divelbiss, known to all as Bill, passed away peacefully (age 85) in his home and surrounded by family on Tuesday October 25, 2022. Bill was born in Wagoner, Oklahoma on September 15, 1937, to Hal Roscoe and Alice Marie Divelbiss. Bill grew up in Wagoner, Okay, Flatrock, Porter and Vinita until they finally settled in Bluejacket where he graduated from high school in 1955. Upon graduation, Bill enlisted in the US Navy where he served as a Radioman and Electronics Operator. Bill served in the Navy for 6 years and was honorably discharged in September of 1961. After the Navy, Bill moved to Bartlesville and worked as an assistant manager for TG&Y. He then accepted a position at Reda Pump where he worked in the office for and was an assistant to Mr. Artunoff. In 1968, Bill began employment at Phillips 66 where he worked in accounting and was involved in the Phillips mens club. During his time at Phillips, Bill continued his education at Tulsa University and Bartlesville Wesleyan College where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in 1982. Bill met Gloria Dianne Coyne while both working at Phillips and they married in July of 1983. This was Bill's first experience with children and boy was in in for it with the 3 heathens (Shaun age 15, Shannon age 10, Summer age 5) that was included in the package deal. During the 1980's and 1990's Bill's interests included raising his newly acquired family, ballroom dancing, cooking and upholstery classes. He also received a real estate license during this time. Bill was always eager to learn new things. One of Bill's favorite hobbies was wood working and building. Bill enjoyed remodeling houses, building projects and built his own home in the country on Hudson Lake Road. Upon retirement from Phillips in 1995, Bill attained his home/roofing inspection license and continued working or Allied Inspections for several years. Bill enjoyed golfing, woodworking, cooking, and spending time at Grand Lake with his family. One of his greatest joys that he always looked forward to was going to the casino with his lifelong friend, Gary Medford, to eat breakfast and hit the penny slots with their $10 free play. Bill was diagnosed with Parkinsons disease in 2000 where he fought the good fight for 22 years. Bill loved listening to music, especially Big band music, and watching Gunsmoke and Blue Bloods. Bill was an adamant OU fan and enjoyed watching Sooner football as well as the San Francisco 49ers football games. He was extremely proud of his kids and grandkids accomplishments and enjoyed attending their various sporting events including track, wrestling, weightlifting, baseball, softball, gymnastics, dance, OU Pom, OKC Thundergirl and football. Bill also loved animals, especially his favorite soccer playing dachshund, Heidi. Bill is survived by his wife of 39 years, Gloria of the home; a son and daughter, Shaun Coyne and Shannon Fox of Bartlesville; a daughter, Summer Manley and husband Johnie of Liberty, Missouri; a brother, Robert Divelbiss of Dewey; a sisiter, Rosalie Hopkins of Bartlesville; a brother, Jerre Divelbiss in Melbourne, Florida; a sister, Nancy Sue Chaney and Husband Clyde of Langley and a sister, Connie Glen. Bill was blessed with 9 grandkids, Ashleigh Furey of Tulsa, Brittany Martinez of Owasso, Taylor Coyne of Bartlesville, Lauren Fox of Norman, Luke Fox of Bartlesville, Leyton Manley of Edmond and Canaan, Laila and Calan Manley all of Liberty, Missouri. Bill also had 2 great grandchildren, Gabrielle Ames and Athan Martinez. He leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Hal Divelbiss and Alice Lambert. The family would like to extend a very special thank you to the nurses and staff of Bartlesville Health and Rehab and Good Shepard Hospice for their care and compassion during the last several months of Bill's illness. In lieu of flowers; donations can be made, in honor of Bill, to Parkinsons Research or your local Animal Shelter.

Billy Fred Divelbiss

September 15, 1937 - October 25, 2022