Robert "Bob" Arnold Kingsbury

Robert Arnold “Bob” Kingsbury passed away November 30, 2020 with his wife by his side in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. He was born in Bartlesville, Okla., on December 27, 1937 to Amy Arnold Kingsbury and Wayne “King” Kingsbury. Bob grew up in Bartlesville where he received his education through high school. After graduating he attended and graduated at OU. While attending OU he met and married Beverly Woodruff. Together they had three daughters, Kathy Townley, Kim Kingsbury and Kelly Cederstrom. He accepted a job with Phillips Petroleum Co upon graduated and spent his 30 years career with them following his father’s path. Bob met and married Judy Rae Speldie in Tulsa. At that time Bob gained a son, Kenneth Speldie completing his family. Bob and Judy made their home in Bartlesville. They cared for both his parents and Judy’s along with several relatives and neighbors. They enjoyed traveling and he often played golf, bowling and grew to love fishing in Alaska. Bob was outgoing and never met a stranger. He grew to be an important part of Judy’s extended family and loved family gatherings, especially reunions. He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed bowling and golf for a number of years. He always enjoyed playing golf as they traveled playing in various courses around the country. He is survived by his wife, three daughters and a son, 5 grandsons, Robby Cederstrom, Eric Cederstrom, Ian Cederstrom, Rory Speldie and Ayden Speldie, also by Mary Wilson, Barbara Oblander, Jean Maupin, and Sharon Miller and families. He was preceded in death by his parents and one grandson, Tanner Wilmeth and son-in-law, Paul Townley along with numerous other family members. He leaves behind a number of close friends and relatives whom he counted as very important members of his extended family. Because of the Covid-19, a Celebration of his life will be held outside in the spring. Interment will be at that time in the Pond Creek, Oklahoma Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family ask that donations be made to Redeemer Lutheran Church, 3700 Woodland Road, Bartlesville, Oklahoma, 74006 or to Pond Creek Cemetery Association, Box 478, Pond Creek, Oklahoma, 73766. A neighbor said it best “We lost a good man.”

Robert "Bob" Arnold Kingsbury

December 27, 1937 - November 30, 2020