Funeral Homes in Bixby, OK

Facts about the city

• Some of the notable people born here have been: David Baas (american football player), Chris Harris (american football player), and Ben Reed (actor).

Bixby is a city in Tulsa and Wagoner counties in the U.S. state of Oklahoma, and is a suburb of Tulsa. The population was 13,336 at the 2000 census and 20,884 in the 2010 census, an increase of 56.6 percent. In 2010, Bixby became the 19th largest city in Oklahoma. It is nicknamed "The Garden Spot of Oklahoma" for its rich agrarian heritage. Though one of the fastest growing communities in Oklahoma, it remains a sod-growing center and a popular location for purchasing fresh vegetables. The per capita income of $36,257 is the highest in the Tulsa Metropolitan area and is more than 150 percent higher than the state average. In 2009, CNN Money.com placed Bixby No. 67 on its list of 100 Best Places to Live.

Bixby Obituaries

It was disclosed by Topeka Capital-Journal on January 17th, 2021 that Doris Oliver (Horn) passed on in Bixby, Oklahoma.  Ms. Oliver was 92 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Doris's life.

It was disclosed by Napa Valley Register on October 27th, 2020 that Clyde Hummingbird passed away in Bixby, Oklahoma.  Hummingbird was 95 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Clyde's life.

It was revealed by South West Times Record on August 21st, 2020 that Don L Miller passed on in Bixby, Oklahoma.  Miller was 81 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Don L's life.

It was disclosed by South West Times Record on December 23rd, 2018 that Shania Cathleen Barlow (Gibson) passed away in Bixby, Oklahoma.  Ms. Barlow was 26 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Shania Cathleen's life.

It was reported by The Daily Herald on March 15th, 2018 that Billie Glantz (Morris) passed away in Barrington, Illinois.  Ms. Glantz was 93 years old and was born in Bixby, OK.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Billie's life.

It was noted on February 4th, 2018 that Loreta M Hendricks (Calcote) perished in Bixby, Oklahoma.  Ms. Hendricks was 76 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Loreta M's life.

It was disclosed on November 7th, 2016 that Ralph Weldon Roberts died in Bixby, Oklahoma.  Roberts was 74 years old and was born in Medford, OR.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Ralph Weldon's life.

It was revealed by Register Guard on April 15th, 2016 that Harley Gene Willis perished in Eugene, Oregon.  Willis was 84 years old and was born in Bixby, OK.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Harley Gene's life.

It was disclosed on February 23rd, 2016 that Jane Ellyson died in Bixby, Oklahoma.  Ellyson was 79 years old and was born in Sylvan Grove, KS.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Jane's life.

It was written by Albany Democrat-Herald on December 17th, 2015 that Elmo Ward Ledbetter passed away in Albany, Oregon.  Ledbetter was 91 years old and was born in Bixby, OK.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Elmo Ward's life.

History

The park is also the location of the heavily attended "Bixby BBQ & Blues Festival" each May and the Bixby "Deutschesfest" in September. Bixby Central Elementary is now near the original site. The town has honored his visit by the creation of Washington Irving Park and Arboretum near the location. The 1982 film adaption, starring Matt Dillon, was filmed on location and features the Bixby High School as well as various other locations around the town. Another point of history commemorated by Bixby is the 1832 visit to the area by the famous American writer Washington Irving.

The official website for the city of Bixby is https://www.bixbyok.gov/.