Bobby John Duryea, 82, died Sunday, April 23, 2017 surrounded by his loving family at Box Butte General Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born in Hyannis, NE on July 28, 1934 where his parents, Abe A. and Conda E. Duryea, paid Dr. Howell six chickens for his birth. After moving to Alliance, he spent his early days pulling his wagon around town shining shoes to earn a dime or two. After graduating from Alliance High School in 1952, he attended the University of Nebraska at Lincoln and Chadron State College attaining a Bachelor's Degree in Education, a Master's Degree in Administration, as well as a Specialist Degree.
While at Chadron State College on a double date, he met his lifelong love,Joanie Thoendel. They later married in 1956 and added three daughters DeeAnn, Vic, and Kathy to their union. In 1957, he joined the U.S. Army, where he taught guided missiles, his rank was SP4.
After serving in the Army, Bobby had the opportunity to pursue his passion for education which eventually lead him to being the Business Manager for many years with the Alliance Public Schools. One of his major accomplishments while at Alliance Public Schools was the birth of the Alliance Public Schools Foundation. He retired from education in 1988.
An avid golfer, he was a longtime member of Skyview Golf Course and Panhandle Men's Club. He served as an active member and past president of the Travelers Protection Association. When Bobby wasn't at the golf course or on the lake, he used his gifts on wood working projects, home improvement tasks, and he was known for.
***Obituary courtesy of Lewis Hoobler (#47567136)***
He was born in Hyannis, NE on July 28, 1934 where his parents, Abe A. and Conda E. Duryea, paid Dr. Howell six chickens for his birth. After moving to Alliance, he spent his early days pulling his wagon around town shining shoes to earn a dime or two. After graduating from Alliance High School in 1952, he attended the University of Nebraska at Lincoln and Chadron State College attaining a Bachelor's Degree in Education, a Master's Degree in Administration, as well as a Specialist Degree.
While at Chadron State College on a double date, he met his lifelong love,Joanie Thoendel. They later married in 1956 and added three daughters DeeAnn, Vic, and Kathy to their union. In 1957, he joined the U.S. Army, where he taught guided missiles, his rank was SP4.
After serving in the Army, Bobby had the opportunity to pursue his passion for education which eventually lead him to being the Business Manager for many years with the Alliance Public Schools. One of his major accomplishments while at Alliance Public Schools was the birth of the Alliance Public Schools Foundation. He retired from education in 1988.
An avid golfer, he was a longtime member of Skyview Golf Course and Panhandle Men's Club. He served as an active member and past president of the Travelers Protection Association. When Bobby wasn't at the golf course or on the lake, he used his gifts on wood working projects, home improvement tasks, and he was known for.
***Obituary courtesy of Lewis Hoobler (#47567136)***
Bobby John Duryea, 82, died Sunday, April 23, 2017 surrounded by his loving family at Box Butte General Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born in Hyannis, NE on July 28, 1934 where his parents, Abe A. and Conda E. Duryea, paid Dr. Howell six chickens for his birth. After moving to Alliance, he spent his early days pulling his wagon around town shining shoes to earn a dime or two. After graduating from Alliance High School in 1952, he attended the University of Nebraska at Lincoln and Chadron State College attaining a Bachelor's Degree in Education, a Master's Degree in Administration, as well as a Specialist Degree.
While at Chadron State College on a double date, he met his lifelong love,Joanie Thoendel. They later married in 1956 and added three daughters DeeAnn, Vic, and Kathy to their union. In 1957, he joined the U.S. Army, where he taught guided missiles, his rank was SP4.
After serving in the Army, Bobby had the opportunity to pursue his passion for education which eventually lead him to being the Business Manager for many years with the Alliance Public Schools. One of his major accomplishments while at Alliance Public Schools was the birth of the Alliance Public Schools Foundation. He retired from education in 1988.
An avid golfer, he was a longtime member of Skyview Golf Course and Panhandle Men's Club. He served as an active member and past president of the Travelers Protection Association. When Bobby wasn't at the golf course or on the lake, he used his gifts on wood working projects, home improvement tasks, and he was known for.
***Obituary courtesy of Lewis Hoobler (#47567136)***
He was born in Hyannis, NE on July 28, 1934 where his parents, Abe A. and Conda E. Duryea, paid Dr. Howell six chickens for his birth. After moving to Alliance, he spent his early days pulling his wagon around town shining shoes to earn a dime or two. After graduating from Alliance High School in 1952, he attended the University of Nebraska at Lincoln and Chadron State College attaining a Bachelor's Degree in Education, a Master's Degree in Administration, as well as a Specialist Degree.
While at Chadron State College on a double date, he met his lifelong love,Joanie Thoendel. They later married in 1956 and added three daughters DeeAnn, Vic, and Kathy to their union. In 1957, he joined the U.S. Army, where he taught guided missiles, his rank was SP4.
After serving in the Army, Bobby had the opportunity to pursue his passion for education which eventually lead him to being the Business Manager for many years with the Alliance Public Schools. One of his major accomplishments while at Alliance Public Schools was the birth of the Alliance Public Schools Foundation. He retired from education in 1988.
An avid golfer, he was a longtime member of Skyview Golf Course and Panhandle Men's Club. He served as an active member and past president of the Travelers Protection Association. When Bobby wasn't at the golf course or on the lake, he used his gifts on wood working projects, home improvement tasks, and he was known for.
***Obituary courtesy of Lewis Hoobler (#47567136)***
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