Doris was born on October 14, 1942 in Stillwater, Oklahoma to John and Minnie Devine. She attended Stillwater High School, where she was active in band and elected Band Queen her senior year. After graduating in 1960, she attended Oklahoma State University where she met Dale Bilyeu. They were married September 21, 1962.
She found great joy in her life as a wife and mother. She was a loving and true friend to many, always serving others in her community. She enjoyed supporting Dale in his career and serving her community in Womens groups and volunteer organizations. Dale and Doris made many lifelong friends while living in Stillwater and Bartlesville (Oklahoma), Houston, Borger, Lake Jackson (Texas), and Fernie (British Columbia).
Her loving legacy will continue on by her son Jeffrey Bilyeu and his wife Paige (Smith) Bilyeu; sister Lana Stites; grandchildren Brian Olson, Ariel Bilyeu, Bailee Bilyeu, Tabitha Hernandez (Bilyeu), and Madeline Bilyeu; nieces and nephews Greg Stites, Melanie (Stites) Asofsky, and Hope Ballard (Mennem); and great grandchildren Logan Olson, Cristiano Hernandez, and Ezra Hernandez.
Doris was welcomed home into Heaven by her father and mother John and Minnie Devine, husband Marion Dale Bilyeu, and son Ronald Dale Bilyeu.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Oklahoma State University Foundation which was a favorite of Doris’
