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Billy Mashunkashey Obituary

BILLY ARTHUR MASHUNKASHEY, JR. Billy Arthur Mashunkashey, Jr. 75 was born April 2, 1950 in Pawhuska, Oklahoma. He was the son of the late Billy Arthur and Cleo Nightengale Mashunkashey. He earned his angel wings May 5, 2025 surrounded by his family. Bill married the former Judy Beth Powers on March 12, 1983 in Sedan, Kansas and they just celebrated their 42nd anniversary. Bill, along with his brother, worked for many years at Overland Corporation. He loved golf, and enjoyed teaching his daughters the game. He also loved spending time with his grandsons, and watching their ballgames. He also enjoyed his rides with Billy. Left to cherish his memory are his wife Judy, daughters, Whitney Nicole Claver and her husband Harold; Ashley Brooke Zickefoose and her husband Jared; his grandsons, Crew Nathanial Claver; Coy Carter Claver and Ayden Price Zickefoose. He is also survived by his sisters, Chere Ricker and husband George; Benita Caton and husband J. R.; Jenny Mae Miller and Linda Kay Hinman; and his brothers, Joe Ben Mashunkashey and John Henry Mashunkashey along with a host of nieces, nephews, and friends. A private family service will be held. Cremation-With-Care provided by Harvey-Douglas Funeral Home and Crematory where online condolences for the family may be left at www.hdouglasfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Daily Ardmoreite from May 6 to May 7, 2025.

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C. D. Evans

May 10, 2025

I worked for many years with Bill at Overland, we enjoyed many good times. He was a stand up guy, always enjoyed a good joke and was respected by all. He will be missed.

Linda Warehime Corbett

May 9, 2025

So sorry to hear this. We cousins need to be closer.
Sorry for your loss.

Steve Merlyn

May 8, 2025

Judy and Family, so sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. He was a good and kind man who will be greatly missed.

Elizabeth Harris

May 8, 2025

Dear Judy and Family, we are so sorry for your loss. May cherished memories soon replace your grief. Liz & Randall Harris

Steve and Toni Mcbride

May 7, 2025

The Mcbride family send our thoughts and prayers to your family. We love all of you and Mama Mac is waiting to see Bill! Love and Prayers the Mcbrides

Martie Batt

May 7, 2025

I only met Bill last year through Judy working with me , He was a polite man and always willing to lend a hand if asked. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Martie Batt ( Kitchen Manager at Plainview Primary)

Sara Robertson

May 7, 2025

So sorry to hear of Bill Jr passing. I have lots of memories of him and his family growing up in Pawhuska. Are thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Kim Ditto

May 7, 2025

So many memories. He will never be forgotten.

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