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Kenneth Waterbury, age 87, and resident of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, passed away on Saturday, March 8, in the Jane Phillips Medical Center.
Kenneth E. Waterbury was born July 15, 1926 in Council Grove, Kansas. He was the son of Frank Waterbury and Edith (West) Waterbury. He graduated high school from Council Grove before becoming a member of the U.S. Navy, serving during the Korean War.
In 1970, Kenneth moved from Kansas City,
Kansas to Bartlesville. Kenneth became
employed with Phillips Petroleum Co.
holding the title of accountant in the
Sales & Credit Card Division. He retired
in the early '80s after many years of
loyal service.
He was a member of Eastern Heights
Baptist Church in Bartlesville where he
was very active and he instilled the
same in his children. He enjoyed being a
father and worked hard to provide
entertainment and vacations for his
family. He loved people in general;
square dancing; and playing cards (i.e.,
bridge)
Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Grace; his wife, Mary; step-brother, Keith Gentry; and step-sister, Jerry Gentry.
Survivors include his children, Gene Waterbury of McAlister, Oklahoma, Bruce Waterbury and his wife, Becky, of Bartlesville, and Paul Waterbury and his wife, Linda, of Dallas, Texas; stepchildren, Barry Boone of Bartlesville and Verda Chambers and her husband, Richard, of Norman, Oklahoma; sister, Bobby (Gentry) Patterson and her husband, Dick, of Council Grove; brother, Kirt "Lucky" Gentry also of Council Grove; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and one great-great granddaughter.
The family suggests in lieu of flowers,
contributions in Kenneth's honor may be
forwarded to 55+ Activity Center, 1400
S.E. Washington Blvd., Bartlesville, OK
74006.
Memorial services for Mr. Waterbury will
be held on Thursday, March 13, 2014 at
1:00 PM in Eastern Heights Baptist
Church. Pastor Michael Valindingham will
officiate. Cremation arrangements have
been entrusted to the Arnold Moore &
Neekamp Funeral Home. Online condolences
may be left at
www.honoringmemories.com
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