William “Bill” Paul Tefertiller, 67, died Nov. 14, 2021, in Tulsa, OK, with his wife, Ann at his side.
Bill was born in Independence, MO, April 30, 1954, to Robert E. Naughton and Beverly Jean (Mason) Tefertiller.
He was raised in Shawnee, OK, where he played various sports for Shawnee High School. After high school, Bill enlisted in the United States Army and was stationed at Fort Darby in Livorno, Italy until
During that time, he began his journey as a family man, working and residing in Norway with his children. In later years, Bill returned to Shawnee and worked as a contractor until his retirement. He spent his time volunteering at the local hospital, playing golf, and attending monthly lunches with his former classmates. On Dec. 1, 2019, he married his beloved wife Aim and enjoyed his final years with her in Bixby, OK. Bill was a member of the Elks.
Bill was preceded in death by his mother, Beverly Dean Tefertiller; father, Robert E. Naughton; and two sisters, Kimberly Price and Bobbie Naughton.
He is survived by his wife, Ann Tefertiller; his children, Michael Tefertiller of Flateby, Norway, Jennifer Sanden of Flateby, Norway, Cameron Goad and wife Amy, Tulsa, OK, and Courtney Neal and husband Chris, Glenpool, OK; his grandchildren, Kevin and Adrian Tefertiller, Ariana and Isabel Sanden, Brayden, Logan and Emmett Goad, and Peyton, Noah, Oliver and Hazel Neal; his great-grandson; his sisters, Jimi Smith and husband Gene, Houston, TX, Deborah Wright and husband John, Bethel, OK, and Cindy Smith, Seminole, OK; his life-long best friend, Rick Aus-tin; and numerous other and friends.
A memorial ceremony for Bill was held Nov. 23, 2021, at Life OK.
