Robert Cecil Bigun Bewley of Waverly, Kansas, was born July 2, 1948, in Russellville to Aaron Vester Bewley, Jr. and Hilda Marriott-Bewley. Robert passed away peacefully with his family by his side, Friday, September 4, 2009 at the Kansas City Hospice House.
Roberts love and generosity for his family and numerous friends was endless. He was deeply involved in his stepchildren, nieces, nephews and grandchildrens lives. He was their champion. Robert left this life with one last act of love and kindness by giving the gift of sight through a donation to the Heartland Lyon Eye Bank.
By trade, Robert was a pipe fitter, carpenter and horseman. He was involved in many associations including the Coffee County Rural Water Board, American Quarter Horse, National Cutting Horse, and United States Team Roping Championships. In addition, he was a longtime supporter of both Kansas and Arkansas High School Rodeo. His love for horses was shared with everyone he knew. Robert worked with prominent horse trainers Jack Newton, Lanny Ashley, Cletus Hulling, John Wilkins, David Kerr and Bob Hurley. He cowboyed for Nolke Ranch in West Texas and Mescalero Apache Reservation in New Mexico.
He was preceded in death by his father, Aaron Vester Bewley, Jr.; stepfather, Wilbert Combs; stepsister, Ruth Branch and his brother, Steve Bewley.
In honor of Bigun, memorials may be made to the Robert Bewley Kansas High School Rodeo Association Memorial, c/o Citizens State Bank, 407 Arrowhead Street, New Strawn, Kansas 66839-8964.
Roberts love and generosity for his family and numerous friends was endless. He was deeply involved in his stepchildren, nieces, nephews and grandchildrens lives. He was their champion. Robert left this life with one last act of love and kindness by giving the gift of sight through a donation to the Heartland Lyon Eye Bank.
By trade, Robert was a pipe fitter, carpenter and horseman. He was involved in many associations including the Coffee County Rural Water Board, American Quarter Horse, National Cutting Horse, and United States Team Roping Championships. In addition, he was a longtime supporter of both Kansas and Arkansas High School Rodeo. His love for horses was shared with everyone he knew. Robert worked with prominent horse trainers Jack Newton, Lanny Ashley, Cletus Hulling, John Wilkins, David Kerr and Bob Hurley. He cowboyed for Nolke Ranch in West Texas and Mescalero Apache Reservation in New Mexico.
He was preceded in death by his father, Aaron Vester Bewley, Jr.; stepfather, Wilbert Combs; stepsister, Ruth Branch and his brother, Steve Bewley.
In honor of Bigun, memorials may be made to the Robert Bewley Kansas High School Rodeo Association Memorial, c/o Citizens State Bank, 407 Arrowhead Street, New Strawn, Kansas 66839-8964.
Robert Cecil Bigun Bewley of Waverly, Kansas, was born July 2, 1948, in Russellville to Aaron Vester Bewley, Jr. and Hilda Marriott-Bewley. Robert passed away peacefully with his family by his side, Friday, September 4, 2009 at the Kansas City Hospice House.
Roberts love and generosity for his family and numerous friends was endless. He was deeply involved in his stepchildren, nieces, nephews and grandchildrens lives. He was their champion. Robert left this life with one last act of love and kindness by giving the gift of sight through a donation to the Heartland Lyon Eye Bank.
By trade, Robert was a pipe fitter, carpenter and horseman. He was involved in many associations including the Coffee County Rural Water Board, American Quarter Horse, National Cutting Horse, and United States Team Roping Championships. In addition, he was a longtime supporter of both Kansas and Arkansas High School Rodeo. His love for horses was shared with everyone he knew. Robert worked with prominent horse trainers Jack Newton, Lanny Ashley, Cletus Hulling, John Wilkins, David Kerr and Bob Hurley. He cowboyed for Nolke Ranch in West Texas and Mescalero Apache Reservation in New Mexico.
He was preceded in death by his father, Aaron Vester Bewley, Jr.; stepfather, Wilbert Combs; stepsister, Ruth Branch and his brother, Steve Bewley.
In honor of Bigun, memorials may be made to the Robert Bewley Kansas High School Rodeo Association Memorial, c/o Citizens State Bank, 407 Arrowhead Street, New Strawn, Kansas 66839-8964.
Roberts love and generosity for his family and numerous friends was endless. He was deeply involved in his stepchildren, nieces, nephews and grandchildrens lives. He was their champion. Robert left this life with one last act of love and kindness by giving the gift of sight through a donation to the Heartland Lyon Eye Bank.
By trade, Robert was a pipe fitter, carpenter and horseman. He was involved in many associations including the Coffee County Rural Water Board, American Quarter Horse, National Cutting Horse, and United States Team Roping Championships. In addition, he was a longtime supporter of both Kansas and Arkansas High School Rodeo. His love for horses was shared with everyone he knew. Robert worked with prominent horse trainers Jack Newton, Lanny Ashley, Cletus Hulling, John Wilkins, David Kerr and Bob Hurley. He cowboyed for Nolke Ranch in West Texas and Mescalero Apache Reservation in New Mexico.
He was preceded in death by his father, Aaron Vester Bewley, Jr.; stepfather, Wilbert Combs; stepsister, Ruth Branch and his brother, Steve Bewley.
In honor of Bigun, memorials may be made to the Robert Bewley Kansas High School Rodeo Association Memorial, c/o Citizens State Bank, 407 Arrowhead Street, New Strawn, Kansas 66839-8964.
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