Debbie Newell Bidock
1958-2017
Debbie Newell Bidock went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, May 6th after a valiant battle with ovarian cancer at the age of 59. The beloved wife of Jim Bidock, Debbie is remembered as a loving, caring wife, sister, aunt, and devout Christian. Always selfless and never forgetting a birthday, wedding anniversary, or any special occasion, she simply wanted other people to be happy.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Oswald and Virginia Newell Jr.; sister and brother-in-law, Mary Newell Becker and Gary Becker; father-in-law Jerry Bidock; and nephew Corey Willyard.
She is survived by her loving husband of 32 years, Jim Bidock; brother and sister-in-law, Bo and Sheila Newell and nephew Aron Newell; sister and brother-in-law, Genny and John McIntyre and niece and nephew, Madi and Mason McIntyre; mother-in-law Gertrude; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Karen and James Willyard and nephews and nieces Brenton (Andrea), Angela (Nick), the late Corey and Lindsey; Kathy and Jerry Heath and nephews and nieces Gerard, Rachael, Michael; Judy and Patrick Gleeson and nephews and nieces Victoria and Tyler; Steven and Jennifer Bidock and nephews and nieces Caitlin (Alec) and Monet; as well and numerous grand nephews and nieces.
Debbie was born in Houston, Texas, but spent the first years of her life in Denver, Colorado and Los Angeles, California, only to return to Houston at the age of eight. Debbie graduated from Memorial High School in 1976, and then headed to San Marcos to study at Texas State University. When she was 23, she met Jim, the love of her life. After marrying Jim, four years later, they moved to California. They spent 31 years together traveling up and down the West coast of North America, one of her favorite spots being Zion National Park in Utah. She absolutely loved the outdoors and the beauty of nature. Never wanting to fly, she and her husband spent much of their lives looking out the window of their car as they journeyed from one beautiful location to the next. She absolutely loved driving and thought it was the best way to view the world. Debbie also loved their dogs Sasha, Norway and Tasha.
Her devoted husband never left her bedside, nursing and taking care of her in her final days. They truly are the loves of each other's lives.
Jim and Debbie thank CareChoices Hospice and Palliative Services for all their help.
At Debbie's request, private funeral arrangements are being made in Laguna Niguel, California. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the or to the Humane Society. Condolences or donations may be sent to the family in care of O'Connor Mortuary at www.oconnormortuary.com.