Bob served in the Navy during the Korean Conflict. He worked as a supply inspector at Tooele Army Depot and also was a bus driver for Alpine School District. He was a temple worker in the Mt. Timpanogos Temple and served an LDS mission with his wife, Shirley in South Carolina. He was an avid fisherman, hunter, gardener, farmer, and loved to read.
Survived by his wife, Merle of Orem; sons: Paul (Jackie) Messersmith, Nephi; Terry (Tammy) Messersmith, Fairfield; Ralph (Kathy) Messersmith, Lehi; Kimball (Jetta) Messersmith, Cedar Fort; Alan (Kathy) Haycock, Santaquin; daughters: Charlene (Bill) Haworth, Washington; Cindy (Rex) Dumas, and Gloria (Jeff) Beagley, all of Lehi; Marsha (Steve) Cross, Taylorsville; Debbie (John) Fowles, Providence; Shawna (Kim) James, Washington; Pam (Darren) Miller, Murray; Diana (Dave) Binks, Provo; 23 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; brothers, Dean Smith, Vernal Messersmith, sister, Margaret Danielson. Robert was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley, son, Kevin, and step-daughter, Sheila Haycock.
Provided by Find A Grave contributor Robyn Burt.
Bob served in the Navy during the Korean Conflict. He worked as a supply inspector at Tooele Army Depot and also was a bus driver for Alpine School District. He was a temple worker in the Mt. Timpanogos Temple and served an LDS mission with his wife, Shirley in South Carolina. He was an avid fisherman, hunter, gardener, farmer, and loved to read.
Survived by his wife, Merle of Orem; sons: Paul (Jackie) Messersmith, Nephi; Terry (Tammy) Messersmith, Fairfield; Ralph (Kathy) Messersmith, Lehi; Kimball (Jetta) Messersmith, Cedar Fort; Alan (Kathy) Haycock, Santaquin; daughters: Charlene (Bill) Haworth, Washington; Cindy (Rex) Dumas, and Gloria (Jeff) Beagley, all of Lehi; Marsha (Steve) Cross, Taylorsville; Debbie (John) Fowles, Providence; Shawna (Kim) James, Washington; Pam (Darren) Miller, Murray; Diana (Dave) Binks, Provo; 23 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; brothers, Dean Smith, Vernal Messersmith, sister, Margaret Danielson. Robert was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley, son, Kevin, and step-daughter, Sheila Haycock.
Provided by Find A Grave contributor Robyn Burt.
Gravesite Details
Robert married Shirley I. West on July 10, 1952. Their marriage was sealed in the LDS Church on April 11, 1962. Their children are: Paul, Charlene, R. Kevin, Ralph, Cindy, Terry, Gloria, and Kimball.
Family Members
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Ivy LaVon Messersmith Jones
1911–1997
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Ralph Eldon Messersmith
1912–1940
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Margaret Messersmith Danielson
1914–2008
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Lois Messersmith
1917–1917
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Sgt Karl Lester Messersmith
1918–1956
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Lela Messersmith Cook
1921–1969
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Vernal David Messersmith
1923–2018
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Dean Bennett Smith
1925–2023
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Leland Dee Messersmith
1929–1992
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Pvt Gaylon LaMar Messersmith
1931–1986
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Shirley Jean Messersmith Haws
1935–1997
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