Derry-Ebert-Obituary

Derry B. Ebert

Bartlesville, Oklahoma

1924-2011

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Derry B. Ebert , a long time resident of Bartlesville, who practiced architecture there and throughout the area, died Saturday, July 16, 2011 following a long term illness. Derry, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Edison Ebert, was born in Blackwell, Ok. on November 24, 1924. Upon graduation from Kansas...

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Derry helped me with the wrestling progam @ Madison Jr High for several years in the late 60's & early 70's. What a great guy & father he was. Bartlesville has lost a great coach. Thank you coach Ebert, Don Burt Montgomery Tx

By founding the Bartlesville YMCA wrestling program around 1957, Mr. Ebert groomed the boys that constituted the 1st College Hi wrestling team in 1962. His consistent positive, encouraging demeanor made a grueling sport almost fun. Only much later did I learn about all of his other accomplishments in life. Thank you, Mr. Ebert.

We were good friends with Derry & Carole Lee for many years while we were in Bartlesville. We had some great times at the Elks Lodge.Derry, Joe Welch,Bill Armstrong and I were members of the "Racquet ball for lunch" bunch for many years at the "Y". What great times we had. The Eberts were blessed with great Children and our condolences go out to them. They should be very proud of their parents.

Charles & Jo Simone
Mesa AZ.

Mr. Ebert was my mentor in a program the public schools organized for gifted students in the 1980s. He taught me a lot of practical skills for designing buildings, thinking through client requirements, and drawing blueprints. He treated me with great respect, even though I was only 12 years old, and even copied my drawings on his blueprint machine! I did not end up becoming an architect, but I have used some of the skills he taught me when planning renovations on my home. I'll never...

I Knew Derry when he volunteered coaching at the YMCA for wrestling. I got involved with him as an assistant back in the 60's. After moving to Dallas I volunteered at a High School for the next 12 years coaching wrestling. He taught me the importance of building egos and building young mens competitive ability. He had a talent working with all ages both at coaching and professionally. I hope the family will remember his laugh, and tell fun stories of times past. We extend our sincere...

Having lived in both Blackwell and Bartlesville Derry made his mark in both communities. We always appreciated his friendship. Stan and Nancy Walton Hot Springs AR

Sorry for the loss of your Dad,Guys I know he meant alot to you based on the storys you told. I know God is with you.

I am sorry to hear of the passing of Derry. I met him through the YMCA where he played racquetball when I lived in Bartlesville. He became a friend immediately and has done so much for the YMCA and Bartlesville.
Ben Freidberg-Garland,Texas

We are so sorry to hear of Derry's passing. I worked for Derry from 1976 until 1980. Derry taught me more about the profession than any other position I have held since. He was a class act that knew how to deal with all people he came in contact with. I did not realize how many activities he was a part of until reading his obit, but it does not surprise me. I think of him alot, even though it has been many years since I have seen and worked for him. He was a great mentor that will be...