Edward "Ed" Wayne Bond

Edward Wayne Bond, 77, Vietnam Veteran of Dewey, died Sunday, July 28th in Bartlesville. Ed was born the son of Charles Augustus and Jewel Juanita (Wren) Bond on August 17, 1946 in Bartlesville. He was the second youngest of ten siblings and also the last surviving sibling. As a teenager he fondly remembered his time working at the Mullendore Ranch breaking horses. Ed had a lifelong passion for horses and enjoyed riding. Ed loved his country and enlisted in the United States Army. He served in Germany, Korea and then Vietnam during the war. Once honorably discharged he returned home. While working security at Hilcrest Country Club he became smitten with a co-worker, Beverly. They quickly became an item and on April 1, 1980, were married in Ponca City to start their life together. Ed was a wonderful companion to Beverly and a great stepdad to her four children. Together with Beverly, Ed enjoyed traveling, making several visits to a friend’s ranch in Montana. He had the opportunity while in Montana to ride the beautiful horses on the ranch. They also enjoyed hosting family dinners and bringing everyone together for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Ed was proud of being a Vietnam Veteran. He always wore his vest and hat that indicated his service to his country. He was a life member of the DAV and took care to support and help fellow veterans. Most of all Ed showed love and compassion for everyone around him and he loved his family dearly. Ed is survived by his loving wife of 44 years Beverly, children, Allison Bond, Robert (Angela) Langford, Russell Langford, Neva Vanderlinden and Rhonda (Frank) Shrum, seventeen grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, nine siblings and son-in-law Robert Vanderlinden. Ed’s family will receive friends on Thursday, August 8th, from 6-8 p.m., at the Davis Family Funeral Home – Dewey Chapel, 918-534-3030, 113 S. Osage (Hwy. 75), Dewey. Visitation will also be held on Thursday from 10-8 and Friday 10-1. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, August 9th, at the Davis Family Funeral Home - Dewey Chapel. Interment will follow in the Memorial Park Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Carter Davis and the Davis Family Funeral Home – Dewey Chapel. Online condolences and remembrances may be shared at www.DavisFamilyFuneralHome.com.

Edward "Ed" Wayne Bond

August 17, 1946 - July 28, 2024