Robert Lee “Bob” Singleton passed away on Monday, December 21, 2015 at Mercy Hospice in Johnston surrounded by the love of his family.
Bob was born on June 28, 1931 in Hartford, IA. to Fern (Wells) and Roy Singleton.
Bob served his country bravely in the U.S. Marines Corp during the Korean Conflict.
He married Mary Lou Kirchner on June 8, 1956 and together they were blessed with 3 children.
Bob worked for 26 years for Braniff Airways and later retired from Knapp Properties, where he served as head of maintenance.
He was a long time member of Bloomfield United Methodist Church. Bob never missed the grandkids sporting events.
He enjoyed working on cars, golfing and gardening. He loved wintering in Arizona with his lovely wife and their many friends. Most of all Bob cherished his family and he will be greatly missed.
Those left to honor his memory are his loving wife of 59 ½ years, Mary Lou; three children, Richard (Tamara) , Cynthia (Dave) Koenig and Christyn (Craig) Briar; grandchildren, Brandon and Brittany Singleton, Benjamin and Nicholas Koenig, Jessica (Chad) Siedsma and Jamie Briar; great-grandchildren, Gavin Briar, Lucas Siedsma and baby boy Siedsma; siblings, Julia (Skip) Spoon, Lloyd (Dixie) Singleton and Burnetta (Max) Malone; and other loving family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Roy, Jr. and a sister in infancy.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 26, 2015 at Bloomfield United Methodist Church, 5930 Indianola Ave. in Des Moines, Iowa. Family will greet friends an hour prior to the service. He will be laid to rest at Iowa Veterans’ Cemetery in Van Meter, Iowa on Monday, December 28, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. all who have the desire to attend are welcome.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Mercy Cancer Center in Bob’s memory.
The family would like to express their heartfelt appreciation to Dr. Philip Colletier and the MCCRO staff, Dr. Brian Freeman and staff, Mercy Infusion Center nurses, Mercy 8 South Oncology staff, the staff at Mercy Home Care, Mercy Home Hospice and Mercy Hospice Johnston for their loving care and support.
“Bob was happiest with dirt under his fingernails!”
Obituary & photo published by Hamilton's Southtown Funeral Home
Bob was born on June 28, 1931 in Hartford, IA. to Fern (Wells) and Roy Singleton.
Bob served his country bravely in the U.S. Marines Corp during the Korean Conflict.
He married Mary Lou Kirchner on June 8, 1956 and together they were blessed with 3 children.
Bob worked for 26 years for Braniff Airways and later retired from Knapp Properties, where he served as head of maintenance.
He was a long time member of Bloomfield United Methodist Church. Bob never missed the grandkids sporting events.
He enjoyed working on cars, golfing and gardening. He loved wintering in Arizona with his lovely wife and their many friends. Most of all Bob cherished his family and he will be greatly missed.
Those left to honor his memory are his loving wife of 59 ½ years, Mary Lou; three children, Richard (Tamara) , Cynthia (Dave) Koenig and Christyn (Craig) Briar; grandchildren, Brandon and Brittany Singleton, Benjamin and Nicholas Koenig, Jessica (Chad) Siedsma and Jamie Briar; great-grandchildren, Gavin Briar, Lucas Siedsma and baby boy Siedsma; siblings, Julia (Skip) Spoon, Lloyd (Dixie) Singleton and Burnetta (Max) Malone; and other loving family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Roy, Jr. and a sister in infancy.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 26, 2015 at Bloomfield United Methodist Church, 5930 Indianola Ave. in Des Moines, Iowa. Family will greet friends an hour prior to the service. He will be laid to rest at Iowa Veterans’ Cemetery in Van Meter, Iowa on Monday, December 28, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. all who have the desire to attend are welcome.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Mercy Cancer Center in Bob’s memory.
The family would like to express their heartfelt appreciation to Dr. Philip Colletier and the MCCRO staff, Dr. Brian Freeman and staff, Mercy Infusion Center nurses, Mercy 8 South Oncology staff, the staff at Mercy Home Care, Mercy Home Hospice and Mercy Hospice Johnston for their loving care and support.
“Bob was happiest with dirt under his fingernails!”
Obituary & photo published by Hamilton's Southtown Funeral Home
Robert Lee “Bob” Singleton passed away on Monday, December 21, 2015 at Mercy Hospice in Johnston surrounded by the love of his family.
Bob was born on June 28, 1931 in Hartford, IA. to Fern (Wells) and Roy Singleton.
Bob served his country bravely in the U.S. Marines Corp during the Korean Conflict.
He married Mary Lou Kirchner on June 8, 1956 and together they were blessed with 3 children.
Bob worked for 26 years for Braniff Airways and later retired from Knapp Properties, where he served as head of maintenance.
He was a long time member of Bloomfield United Methodist Church. Bob never missed the grandkids sporting events.
He enjoyed working on cars, golfing and gardening. He loved wintering in Arizona with his lovely wife and their many friends. Most of all Bob cherished his family and he will be greatly missed.
Those left to honor his memory are his loving wife of 59 ½ years, Mary Lou; three children, Richard (Tamara) , Cynthia (Dave) Koenig and Christyn (Craig) Briar; grandchildren, Brandon and Brittany Singleton, Benjamin and Nicholas Koenig, Jessica (Chad) Siedsma and Jamie Briar; great-grandchildren, Gavin Briar, Lucas Siedsma and baby boy Siedsma; siblings, Julia (Skip) Spoon, Lloyd (Dixie) Singleton and Burnetta (Max) Malone; and other loving family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Roy, Jr. and a sister in infancy.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 26, 2015 at Bloomfield United Methodist Church, 5930 Indianola Ave. in Des Moines, Iowa. Family will greet friends an hour prior to the service. He will be laid to rest at Iowa Veterans’ Cemetery in Van Meter, Iowa on Monday, December 28, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. all who have the desire to attend are welcome.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Mercy Cancer Center in Bob’s memory.
The family would like to express their heartfelt appreciation to Dr. Philip Colletier and the MCCRO staff, Dr. Brian Freeman and staff, Mercy Infusion Center nurses, Mercy 8 South Oncology staff, the staff at Mercy Home Care, Mercy Home Hospice and Mercy Hospice Johnston for their loving care and support.
“Bob was happiest with dirt under his fingernails!”
Obituary & photo published by Hamilton's Southtown Funeral Home
Bob was born on June 28, 1931 in Hartford, IA. to Fern (Wells) and Roy Singleton.
Bob served his country bravely in the U.S. Marines Corp during the Korean Conflict.
He married Mary Lou Kirchner on June 8, 1956 and together they were blessed with 3 children.
Bob worked for 26 years for Braniff Airways and later retired from Knapp Properties, where he served as head of maintenance.
He was a long time member of Bloomfield United Methodist Church. Bob never missed the grandkids sporting events.
He enjoyed working on cars, golfing and gardening. He loved wintering in Arizona with his lovely wife and their many friends. Most of all Bob cherished his family and he will be greatly missed.
Those left to honor his memory are his loving wife of 59 ½ years, Mary Lou; three children, Richard (Tamara) , Cynthia (Dave) Koenig and Christyn (Craig) Briar; grandchildren, Brandon and Brittany Singleton, Benjamin and Nicholas Koenig, Jessica (Chad) Siedsma and Jamie Briar; great-grandchildren, Gavin Briar, Lucas Siedsma and baby boy Siedsma; siblings, Julia (Skip) Spoon, Lloyd (Dixie) Singleton and Burnetta (Max) Malone; and other loving family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Roy, Jr. and a sister in infancy.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 26, 2015 at Bloomfield United Methodist Church, 5930 Indianola Ave. in Des Moines, Iowa. Family will greet friends an hour prior to the service. He will be laid to rest at Iowa Veterans’ Cemetery in Van Meter, Iowa on Monday, December 28, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. all who have the desire to attend are welcome.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Mercy Cancer Center in Bob’s memory.
The family would like to express their heartfelt appreciation to Dr. Philip Colletier and the MCCRO staff, Dr. Brian Freeman and staff, Mercy Infusion Center nurses, Mercy 8 South Oncology staff, the staff at Mercy Home Care, Mercy Home Hospice and Mercy Hospice Johnston for their loving care and support.
“Bob was happiest with dirt under his fingernails!”
Obituary & photo published by Hamilton's Southtown Funeral Home
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