Roxann Bitzer

May 29, 1953 - November 4, 2012

Roxann Bitzer passed away on November 4, 2012 in Tulsa, OK at the age of 59. She was born May 29,1953 in KC, MO. Roxann was the second child born to Ralph and Lois Benshoof. She graduated from Lee Summit High School (MO) in 1971.On December 12, 1971 Roxann married her husband, Don Bitzer, with whom they had two children and shared over 40 years of marriage. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister,daughter,sister-in-law, aunt, and mother-in-law to her family. Roxann soon moved with her husband to San Diego, CA for 8 yrs where he served in the Navy. Later she and Don returned to MO where they raised their family. Roxann received her Associate’s degree from Longview Community College in 1981.She served as an administrator at Jefferson Care Center for many years.In 1992, Roxann moved with her family to Tulsa, Oklahoma and began working as a HR Manager for computer consulting firms until her death. Roxann enjoyed spending time with her family, traveling, reading, and family game night. Roxann was an avid bingo player and frequently traveled to Las Vegas to play. She was a generous supporter of local food banks, as well as Veteran’s and children’s charities. She was preceded in death by her parents as well as her nephew Devin Benshoof. She is survived by her husband Don Bitzer of Coweta, daughter Jan Murphy and husband Brad of Broken Arrow, son Chad Bitzer and wife Cynthia of Coweta, three grandchildren: Dyllan Bitzer, Joshua Murphy, and Gracie Bitzer; two brothers Douglas Benshoof and wife Debbie of Tulsa and Dale Benshoof of Blue Springs, MO. as well as several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held at Floral Haven Funeral Home from 4pm to 8pm on Thursday Nov. 8, 2012.