Eugene Stilson "Bill" WELLS Jr., age 90, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma passed away on Monday, March 14, 2022. He was born in Oklahoma City on February 15, 1932 to Eugene Stilson and Sue Dyer Wells.
Bill graduated from Classen High School in 1950. He attended the University of Oklahoma where he received a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Masters Degree in Industrial Engineering. He was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon following his father, who was in the first SAE pledge class at OU. He fulfilled his obligation serving in the U.S. Army. He practiced a career in Engineering becoming certified as a Professional Engineer in the state of Oklahoma.
He enjoyed his hobby ranch, the "Easy W", where he raised cattle and hosted family gatherings. Bill loved driving his decorated '57 T-bird in 4th of July parades in Nichols Hills, Edmond, and Old Farm. He was an avid traveler visiting all 7 continents during his life.
Bill is survived by his wife of 65 years, Margaret Holloway Wells; daughter Mollie Davids (husband Robert), son Stephen Wells (wife Trish), 4 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, 3 nieces and nephew, Jim Rea. Bill was preceded in death by his sister, Susanne Wells Blinn.
A Memorial Service will be held 2:00 pm, Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at Nichols Hills United Methodist Church, 1212 Bedford Dr, Nichols Hills, OK 73116.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: Nichols Hills United Methodist Church (address above), or Habitat for Humanity, 5005 S. I-35 Service Road, Oklahoma City, OK 73129
Hahn-Cook/Street & Draper Funeral Directors
Published in the Oklahoman, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Sunday, March 20, 2022, Page 23A.
Bill graduated from Classen High School in 1950. He attended the University of Oklahoma where he received a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Masters Degree in Industrial Engineering. He was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon following his father, who was in the first SAE pledge class at OU. He fulfilled his obligation serving in the U.S. Army. He practiced a career in Engineering becoming certified as a Professional Engineer in the state of Oklahoma.
He enjoyed his hobby ranch, the "Easy W", where he raised cattle and hosted family gatherings. Bill loved driving his decorated '57 T-bird in 4th of July parades in Nichols Hills, Edmond, and Old Farm. He was an avid traveler visiting all 7 continents during his life.
Bill is survived by his wife of 65 years, Margaret Holloway Wells; daughter Mollie Davids (husband Robert), son Stephen Wells (wife Trish), 4 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, 3 nieces and nephew, Jim Rea. Bill was preceded in death by his sister, Susanne Wells Blinn.
A Memorial Service will be held 2:00 pm, Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at Nichols Hills United Methodist Church, 1212 Bedford Dr, Nichols Hills, OK 73116.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: Nichols Hills United Methodist Church (address above), or Habitat for Humanity, 5005 S. I-35 Service Road, Oklahoma City, OK 73129
Hahn-Cook/Street & Draper Funeral Directors
Published in the Oklahoman, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Sunday, March 20, 2022, Page 23A.
Eugene Stilson "Bill" WELLS Jr., age 90, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma passed away on Monday, March 14, 2022. He was born in Oklahoma City on February 15, 1932 to Eugene Stilson and Sue Dyer Wells.
Bill graduated from Classen High School in 1950. He attended the University of Oklahoma where he received a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Masters Degree in Industrial Engineering. He was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon following his father, who was in the first SAE pledge class at OU. He fulfilled his obligation serving in the U.S. Army. He practiced a career in Engineering becoming certified as a Professional Engineer in the state of Oklahoma.
He enjoyed his hobby ranch, the "Easy W", where he raised cattle and hosted family gatherings. Bill loved driving his decorated '57 T-bird in 4th of July parades in Nichols Hills, Edmond, and Old Farm. He was an avid traveler visiting all 7 continents during his life.
Bill is survived by his wife of 65 years, Margaret Holloway Wells; daughter Mollie Davids (husband Robert), son Stephen Wells (wife Trish), 4 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, 3 nieces and nephew, Jim Rea. Bill was preceded in death by his sister, Susanne Wells Blinn.
A Memorial Service will be held 2:00 pm, Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at Nichols Hills United Methodist Church, 1212 Bedford Dr, Nichols Hills, OK 73116.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: Nichols Hills United Methodist Church (address above), or Habitat for Humanity, 5005 S. I-35 Service Road, Oklahoma City, OK 73129
Hahn-Cook/Street & Draper Funeral Directors
Published in the Oklahoman, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Sunday, March 20, 2022, Page 23A.
Bill graduated from Classen High School in 1950. He attended the University of Oklahoma where he received a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Masters Degree in Industrial Engineering. He was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon following his father, who was in the first SAE pledge class at OU. He fulfilled his obligation serving in the U.S. Army. He practiced a career in Engineering becoming certified as a Professional Engineer in the state of Oklahoma.
He enjoyed his hobby ranch, the "Easy W", where he raised cattle and hosted family gatherings. Bill loved driving his decorated '57 T-bird in 4th of July parades in Nichols Hills, Edmond, and Old Farm. He was an avid traveler visiting all 7 continents during his life.
Bill is survived by his wife of 65 years, Margaret Holloway Wells; daughter Mollie Davids (husband Robert), son Stephen Wells (wife Trish), 4 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, 3 nieces and nephew, Jim Rea. Bill was preceded in death by his sister, Susanne Wells Blinn.
A Memorial Service will be held 2:00 pm, Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at Nichols Hills United Methodist Church, 1212 Bedford Dr, Nichols Hills, OK 73116.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: Nichols Hills United Methodist Church (address above), or Habitat for Humanity, 5005 S. I-35 Service Road, Oklahoma City, OK 73129
Hahn-Cook/Street & Draper Funeral Directors
Published in the Oklahoman, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Sunday, March 20, 2022, Page 23A.
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