William Ross "Bill" Vandever

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Biography: William Ross ?Bill? Vandever, 69, passed away October 7, 2018. Bill was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Ross Bingham Vandever and Josephine Elsina (Butin) Vandever on June 2, 1949. Bill was educated in Arkansas attending Hall High School in Little Rock and the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. He was employed by Stephens Inc. for 30 years. He resided in Ward, Arkansas with his wife of 36 years, Marville Victoria ?Vicki? Vandever. Bill was very dedicated to his career, but outside of work he loved spending time outdoors. This included hunting on his family farm in Kansas or on special projects around the house with his wife, children, grandchildren and his two boxers Jack and Duke. He is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his loving wife, Vicki, his children, Shannon ?Aaron? McCann and his wife Jennifer of Norman, Oklahoma, William ?Ross? Vandever II and his wife Amy of Fayetteville, Arkansas, Allison Courtney Vandever and her husband Mark of Troy, Michigan; sister, Linda Maxwell and her husband John of Broken Arrow, OK; brother, Jim Vandever of Little Rock, AR; sister, Laura Bingham and her husband Dana of Denton, TX. Bill is also survived by his 6 grandchildren, Corrine ?Cori? Ewing McCann, Bryson Alexander McCann, Callie Brooke McCann, Lucy Noelle McCann, Hudson Grant Vandever, and expected soon Eleanor Josephine Vandever. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for donations to be made to Arkansas Children?s Hospital or the Pulaski County Humane Society. A memorial service will be held at Ruebel Funeral Home on Friday, October 12, 2018 at 2pm with a reception to follow.

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#26

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

So sorry for your loss may you find peace and comfort in the words spoken at 2 Corinthians 1:3 & 4" Praised be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our trials so that we may be able to comfort others in any sort of trial with the comfort that we receive from God

Ron Belval

#25

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I only knew Bill through you when you visited Margo and I in Tucson. Your love for him made it clear that he was a great man. I truly regret that I never met ?Wild Bill?. We would surely have hit it off as we had a lot in common. Love of family and friends and nature. My heart breakes for you, your children, family and friends. Please call on Margo and me if we can help in any way.

Doug and Darlene Gates

#24

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We will be keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers.

Whit and Lindsay Karnes

#23

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Our deepest sympathies are with Ross, Amy, and all of the Vandever family. We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Margo Lowry Belval

#22

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I've been friends with Vicki since high school (Tucson, AZ). I never actually met Bill but I do know that he was her BFF and the absolute love of her life. Vicki's phone call with the news of Bill's passing was absolutely shocking and my tears are still flowing for her and their beautiful children.

Keith Westmoreland

#21

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

When we came to Stephens in 2009, Bill and his team on the desk were a huge reason why. I was honored to not only have Bill as a resource and a colleague for a decade but also call him a friend. Our deepest sympathies and condolences to Vicki and their entire family.

Tresa Zulpo, BSN RN

#20

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

My most sincerest condolences to this sweet family in this time of loss. My prayers are with you all.

Dorothy Putt

#19

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Vicki and family, my sympathy to you all at this time.

Susan (Orr) Brown

#18

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I have known Bill forever, we went to H.S. together and lived in the same neighborhood. We used to have the best picnics in our backyards with the other neighborhood families joining in. He was such a great, fun guy and will be missed. I am so sorry for this loss, but so grateful to have known him. My thoughts and prayers are with his precious family.

Dale & Phyllis Colclasure

#17

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

We are so saddened about your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family Vickie.

Lynn Dickey

#16

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I absolutely loved Bill as he was one of the nicest, greatest guys and a "class act" I have ever known. I knew him most of my 32 years at Stephens. My heart breaks for his family and I pray God blesses you with peace.

Sharon Orr Moskwiak

#15

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I am just heartsick. The Vandever family holds a very special place in my heart and has for over 55 years!! The backyard picnics, the Holiday events, the weddings and the births of pretty much every grandchild - we celebrated it all!! My love and prayers are with Linda and John, Jim, and Laura and Dana. May God hold you all in his arms and give you comfort and peace. Rest In Peace, Bill.

Debbie Sanders

#14

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I'm so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with your family.

Jay Brain

#13

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

My deepest condolences to the family of Bill Vandever. I looked forward to every conversation I had with Bill, and have missed him since his retirement. He was so knowledgeable, professional and great to work with. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Dale & Phyllis Colclasure

#12

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

We are so saddened about your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family Vickie.

Jim Dudley

#11

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Bill was a fraternity brother in college. Always friendly & funny. We?ll miss you Wild Bill.

Jim Dudley

#10

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Bill was a fraternity brother in college. Always friendly & funny. We?ll miss you Wild Bill.

John Carroll

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

My deepest sympathy to the Vandevers for this immense loss. Working with and knowing Bill was a true pleasure and I very much feel like he made me a better man. I loved the way he always "called it like he saw it" so as to leave no one guessing regarding his opinion! And his opinion was always a good one. Blessings for peace and comfort to the family and Bill's many friends. This one will be sorely missed...

Sandra Sawyers

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I am just heartbroken. Bill was always such a sweet man. Prayers to your family.

Wes and Jane Ann Bolin

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Vandever family during this difficult time. May you find comfort and peace.

Wes and Jane Ann Bolin and family.

Jeffrey Jayson

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Bill was a gentleman and a consummate professional. He will be missed.

Cecelia Orr Wilhite "Cece"

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

My sincere condolences to Bill's family. It has been a long time since the Orr, Kinzler and Vandever families would get together with our parents for neighborhood picnics. We were all so much younger.
I'm so sorry for your families loss. Cece

Becky Burgess

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time.

dane fulmer

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

One of the GREATEST guys I've ever known..One of the GREATEST guys I've ever sat with on a trading desk! It was an HONOR to have been his friend..

Dylan Lewis

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Condolences. I enjoyed working with Bill at Stephens for 17 years.

Carol Hargrove

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

My sincerest condolences to the Vandever family. I was shocked and saddened to hear of Bill's passing. I have been acquainted with Bill through work for the last 20+ years and he never failed to make me smile, even in the shortest conversation. I have missed him since his retirement, and now so many will miss him so much the more. God's peace to you all.

William Ross "Bill" Vandever

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