Donald D. Bybee, 89, passed away in Oklahoma City, OK, June 17, 2017. He was born September 26, 1927 in Apache, OK to John Henry Bybee and Fannie Marie (Morrison) Bybee. Preceding him in death are his parents, wife Pat and sister Mary Jo Smith. A gifted hair stylist in the greater Oklahoma City area, Don was owner and operator of Dons Beauty Salon for many years. Earlier in his life he worked on final assembly and experimental aircraft for Boeing Aircraft in Wichita and Seattle. True to his farming heritage, Don followed a strong work ethic and steady discipline throughout his life. His familys values of love and service to others were strongly evident to all who knew and loved him. Don was a devoted son, exceptional father, and loving husband. He loved ballroom dancing, boating, landscaping and water skiing. He and Pat won numerous dance contests. Don also enjoyed house painting, handy work and improved dozens of properties for clients throughout N.W. Oklahoma City. He is survived by his sons; Jimmie Don of Oklahoma City, Robert and wife Shari of Yukon; daughter Marcia Ann Van Norden of Fresno, CA, stepdaughter Shaun Morrow and stepson Scott Ziegler; his sister Shirley Roberts, and younger brother Delbert Bybee and wife Carol; numerous loving nieces and nephews, as well as may cousins whom he held dear; and many grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. Family visitation will be Tuesday June 20, 2017 from 4-7pm at Crews Funeral Home, Apache, OK and services will be Wednesday June 21, 2017 at 10:30am at Crew Funeral Home with interment at Fairview Cemetery, Apache, OK. "and when the earth has claimed our limbs, then shall we truly dance."
Funeral Service
Wednesday, June 21, 2017
10:30 AM Crews Funeral Home
112 Floyd Ave
Apache, Ok 73006