Spotlight on a Special Sponsor:
Beverly Willcoxon

For the past 4 years, Beverly Willcoxon has created some truly unique masterpieces that she has kindly donated to benefit the Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo Committee. This year, she has once again out-done herself.

The items donated each year are auctioned off during the annual Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo Belt Buckle Auction. This year's auction will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, August 1, 2008 at the Royer bandshell on the Fair & Rodeo grounds.

Beverly's 2008 Masterpiece: Custom Made Rodeo Chaps Autographed by Top Cowboys & Cowgirls in Rodeo!

Beverly Willcoxon has come through again this year with a truly remarkable donation: a pair of custom made chaps, made by Abilene's own Circle R Chaps. Beverly has painstakingly ensured that these beautifully crafted rodeo chaps were autographed by some of the best cowboys, cowgirls, stock contractors and other rodeo folks around! Don't miss your chance to own these gorgeous collector rodeo chaps, which will be auctioned off to benefit the Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo Committee during the annual belt buckle auction on Friday, August 1, 2008!


(only one leg shown above but
both legs have signatures)
Click for larger image!

Please forgive us for any typographical errors in the names at right. If you notice a mistake, please let us know!

 

These chaps were custom made by:
Abilene's own Circle R Chaps.

Partial List of Rodeo Cowboys & Cowgirls who have signed these chaps:

Adam Gary
Andy Carter
Barry Kreikemeier
Beau Schroeder
Bee Jay Scott
Bill Hamilton
Billy Etbauer
Billy Irish
Boone Elam
Brad Pierce
Brent Burns
Brian Bendele
Bryan Fields
Bryan Richardson
C.J. Mohl
Charmaine Miller
Chris Bob Brent
Chris Neal
Clay Saffell
Clint Craig
Cody Brecheisen
Cody Parks
Cole Wilson
Collin McTaggart
Cooper Kanngiesser
Cooper McBride
D.J. Base
Dan Newman
David Helmbauh
Dennis Foyil
Derrick Younger
Dustin Brewer
Dustin Murray
Eric Vrill
Ernie Bacon
Fred Whitfield
Gary Collins, Jr.
Gretchen Helton
Guy Winters, Jr.
Holly Clamon
Holly Etbauer
Howdy Cloud
Hunter Cure
Hunter Herrin
J.D. Matzhe
Jack Hodges

Jake Hettinger
Jason Lahr
Jeff "Slim" Garner
Jeff Miller
Jeff Richardson
Jess McMillin
Jesse Jackson
Joanna Blackwell
Jodi Rush Cuccurillo
Joey Bell, Jr.
Josh K. Johnson
Justin McKee
Justin Turner
Justing Rumford
Jyme Beth Cochrane
Kyle Whitaker
Lanita Powers
Linda Kay
Logan Knibble
Louie Brunson
Lucas Dick
Maegan Reichert
Marsha Nelson
Mary Burger
Mickey Gee
Mitch Murray
Nancy Kay Smith
Nathan Klassen
Nick Dupuis
Nick Laduke
Rick Anderson
Rickey Riley
Ronnie Fields
Sallye Williams
Sammy Andrews
Shelley Ward
Stan Chanowith
Stan Williamson
Stetson Vest
Steve Oddy
Tamara Reinhardt
Teddy Johnson
Tommy Cook
Tracy Watson
Travis Marshall
Wes Arcement

Beverly's 2007 Masterpieces: The Gerald Roberts Memory Case, Scrapbook & Collage

Beverly Willcoxon once again created some truly unique hand-crafted masterpieces that were auctioned off to benefit the Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo Committee! In honor of the "Heroes & Legends" theme for 2007, Beverly's donated items feature Abilene's own Two Time World Champion Rodeo Cowboy, Gerald Roberts.

From the Abilene Reflector-Chronicle . . .

Belt buckle auction generates more than $8,000

Dave Bergmeier
Publisher - Editor, The Abilene Reflector-Chronicle
Published August 07, 2007 9:13 AM CDT

The memory of the late Gerald Roberts was honored in an important way as three collector items were sold for more than $4,000 Friday night during the annual Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo belt buckle auction in front of the Harold J. Royer Bandshell.

A shadow box collection was sold for $1,675 to Don Burns. A gallery of enclosed memorabilia was sold for $1,325 to Shannan Hauser, granddaughter of Roberts. A scrapbook of collectibles brought $1,100 and was purchased by a buyer who wished to remain anonymous.

All three of the projects were undertaken by rural Abilene resident Beverly Willcoxon, who spent many hours as a tribute to the rodeo legend and her only request was to have the proceeds be earmarked for the Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo committee.

The auction with all of items raised $8,400.

Click here to read the full article.

 

The items were on display at Rittel's Western Wear in Abilene until the day of the auction on Friday, August 3, 2007.

One of the unique hand-crafted masterpieces created by Beverly Willcoxon that will be auctioned off to benefit the Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo Committee
Click for larger image
(This item was purchased by Gerald Roberts' granddaughter, Shannan Hauser, for $1,325)

One of the unique hand-crafted masterpieces created by Beverly Willcoxon that will be auctioned off to benefit the Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo Committee
Click for larger image
(This item was purchased by Don Burns for $1,675)

A third item (not depicted) is a scrapbook
featuring Gerald Roberts.
(It was purchased by an anonymous bidder for $1,100)

Beverly's 2006 Masterpieces: Sponsors, Locals & Committee Men Quilt

The quilt was auctioned off on Friday, August 4th at 6:30 pm at the Royer Bandshell during the Rodeo Commemorative Belt Buckle Auction. A handmade quilt made by Beverly Willcoxon and embedded with the history of the Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo was the biggest seller--topping off the bidding at $2,400. Don Burns, whose picture is one of several pictures featured on the quilt, was the buyer. For more info on the 2006 auction, click here.

Sponsors, Locals & Committee Men Quilt created and donated to the Abilene Rodeo by Beverly Willcoxon


Handmade & Donated by Beverly Willcoxon


Carrying Bag

 

Beverly's 2005 Masterpieces: Three Scrapbooks depicting the history of the Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo

Beverly Willcoxon created the series of 3 remarkable scrapbooks on the history of the Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo and presented it to the Rodeo Committee in 2005. The set was auctioned off at the 2005 Belt Buckle Auction.


Beverly Willcoxon poses with the lucky winning bidder, Otto Kracke.

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