Dale Edward Williams

Dale Edward Williams passed away on November 22, 2022, at the age of 89 at the Journey Home in Bartlesville. He was born on March 25, 1933, to William Arthur Williams and Mamie Mildred Vinson in Vincennes, Indiana. When Mr. Williams was about 11 years old, his father was transferred to Cherryvale, KS. They resided there for about three months before moving to nearby Independence, KS. He graduated from Independence, KS High School (1951) and Independence, KS Junior College (1953). During his school years, he played trumpet in both band and orchestra, often playing side by side with his brother Dick. Upon graduation from Junior College, he served in the U.S. Army for two years as a bandsman and was assigned into the Army Band at Fort Crowder, MO. He played trumpet and played french horn for a short time. After his honorable discharge on June 5, 1955, he returned home, and found employment with Phillips Petroleum Company in Bartlesville, OK in the Design Division of the Engineering Department. During this time, he was involved as a draftsman and eventually as a lead designer on projects in pipeline, refining, chemicals, and fibers. During the last ten years or so, he moved into automated drafting and later was involved with some of the programming of those machines for use by the designers. He was employed with Phillips for 31 years. He then worked for about five years with Service & Technology Corporation in Bartlesville, OK. During his early employment with Phillips, he played trumpet in the Phillips Men's Club Band and Orchestra. On June 13, 1970, Dale married Deloris J. Recker at St. John’s Catholic Church in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. They had one child, Marla K. Williams. Music was a very important and pleasant part of his life. He was a long-time member of the Mid-Continent Band of Independence, KS. He also played in the orchestra for many musical productions in both Independence, KS and Bartlesville, OK. He taught his daughter, Marla, how to play trumpet, and they enjoyed playing together over the years. He also enjoyed photography, computers, and watching Oklahoma State University football and basketball games. Mr. Williams was a member of the First Christian Church of Independence, KS. He was preceded in death by his wife Deloris in 2006, parents, one full brother Dr. Richard R. Williams, half-brothers, and half-sisters. He is survived by his daughter Marla, nieces, and nephews. The funeral service will be held Thursday December 1, 2022, at Stumpff Funeral Home in Bartlesville. In lieu of flowers please make contributions to the Journey Home, 900 Washington Blvd, Bartlesville, OK 74006.

Dale Edward Williams

March 25, 1933 - November 22, 2022