Billy Joe Vanarsdel Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Billy Joe Vanarsdel of Sapulpa, Oklahoma, born in Jenks, Oklahoma, who passed away on July 13, 2024 at the age of 90. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Billy Joe Vanarsdel to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Joesph Vanarsdel and Edna Vanarsdel (Bell); his wife Marlene Ann (Benfield); his siblings, Marcela Norris and Larry Wayne Vanarsdel; and his great grandchild Jack Ryan Vanarsdel.
He is survived by: his sons, Steve Vanarsdel (Carolyn) of Edmond, OK, Gary Vanarsdel (Wendy) of Tulsa, OK and Scott Vanarsdel (Tara) of Owasso, OK; his grandchildren, Tiffany Vanarsdel, Kristy N Cole, Cory Vanarsdel, Ryan Vanarsdel, Cathryn Villines, Cara Jackson and Cami Vanarsdel; his great grandchildren, Kaidance Marie Vanarsdel, Kase Allen Vanarsdel, Bodey Jack Vanarsdel, Cory Shay Vanarsdel Jr., Ellis Jane Vanarsdel, Jay Ryan Vanarsdel, Ty Scott Vanarsdel, Claire Joy Villines, Mille Paige Villines, Jace Michael Vanarsdel and Baker James Jackson; his nephews, Randy Hartman, Rick Hartman, Michael Thurber, Greg Vanarsdel, Bradley Vanarsdel and Timmy Vanarsdel; his niece Rhonda Henderson; and his siblings-in-law, Valarie Ryer, Karen Linn and Bobby Norris.
He received commendations and several citations for his contribution to the Apollo Landing craft and Space Shuttle.
