Obituary of Darin L. Bidleman

Darin L. Bidleman, age 55, of Coffeyville, Kansas passed away on Monday, June 28, 2021 at his home. Darin was born on July 27, 1965 in Coffeyville to Jerry L. and Carol (Cox) Bidleman. He grew up in Coffeyville where he attended local schools and graduated from Field Kindley High School and Coffeyville Community College. Darin grew up attending church at the First Baptist Church in Coffeyville. He enjoyed hunting, building guns, fishing, camping and was a great storyteller. In the 1980's he moved to Sapulpa, Oklahoma. Darin was employed at Amaco for many years he also was a jockey and a well known horse trainer in the horse racing business. In July of 2005 he moved back to Coffeyville. On February 14, 2014 he was united in marriage to Eraina "Rae" Kingsley. She survives of the home. Darin loved the time he spent surrounded by his family and friends. He touched the lives of all those that knew him and will be missed by so many. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife, Rae Bidleman of the home; his mother, Carol Bidleman of Coffeyville; sons, Tucker (Kayla) Bidleman and Gunnar (Kalie) Enlow-Bidleman both of Sapulpa, Oklahoma, and Ty Hunter of Nowata, Oklahoma; grandchildren, Casen, Brooks, Kennet and twin girls, Blakley and Collins; brothers, David (Reeda) Bidleman of Coffeyville and Derrick (Angie) Bidleman of Nowata, Oklahoma as well as several nieces, nephews, extended relatives and close friends. Darin was preceded in death by his paternal and maternal grandparents and by his father, Jerry Lee Bidleman. Cremation is to take place under the direction of David W Barnes Funeral Home in Coffeyville. No public memorial service is scheduled at this time. The family suggests memorial contributions can be made to the funeral home to help defray the cost of final expenses; these may be left with the funeral home or mailed to David W. Barnes Funeral Home 306 N. Cline Rd. Coffeyville, KS 67337.