Douglas Bivens

Douglas “Doug” Bivens, 70, of Poplar died Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021, at the Sidney Health Center in Sidney.

He was born on March 10, 1951, in Sidney, the son of William “Harold” and Lois (Hershman) Bivens.

He grew up on the family ranch in Poplar and attended Richey Schools. He graduated from the Winamac High School, Winamac, Ind.

After graduation, he returned to the Bivens family farm and ranch. He bought the family farm and ranch from his parents in the late ‘70s or early ‘80s.

He met Tess Moran and they were together for 25 years.

He sold the farm and ranch in 2016 to two of his nephews and he retired, but continued to live there.

He enjoyed working on his cars, collecting guns, doing crossword, hunting and fishing.

Surviving him are two brothers, Devon Bivens of Worland, Wyo., and Lee Bivens of Ellensburg, Wash.

He was preceded in death by an infant sister, Cheryl Ann Bivens; and his special friend, Tess Moran.

Graveside services were held Tuesday, Nov. 2, at the Grandview Cemetery, rural Richland County.