Beverly Willcoxon's Creations

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.

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(This item was purchased by Gerald Roberts' granddaughter, Shannan Hauser, for $1,325)

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(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

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