"Angels are close to those who grieve, whispering to them that their loved one is safe in the hands of God. We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you"
In loving memory of
Robert "Bob" Davis
August 9, 2009
Robert Eugene Davis of Shenandoah, entered into rest on August 9, 2009. He was born on June 27, 1937; at the Thousand Hills Farm, located in Adair County Missouri. Robert was the youngest son of Leonard Thomas and Myrtie Jane (Harden) Davis.
Bob's parents were tenant farmers residing in the Iowa communities of Tabor, Malvern and Amana; and the Missouri communities of Kirksville, Brookfield, and Burlington Junction. His early education was in the country schools, and he attended high school at Amana, Iowa. He was drafted to the military in 1960, serving as an Army Medic at Fort Benning, Georgia. After receiving an Honorable Discharge in 1964 he joined his parents in Rock Port, Missouri.
On May 23, 1964, at the First Christian Church, Robert married Mary Lou Williams of Shenandoah. To this union, two sons were born, Andrew Thomas and Brian Heath.
Bob worked on road construction projects and was a salesman for Moorman Feeds. In 1974, he began his own business, R.E. (Bob) Davis Construction; building farm ponds and terraces and land clearing for farming and construction. The business continued until 1981 when he began working as a machinist for Eaton Corporation, retiring in 2001 due to poor health.
During his military service, Bob played tennis on clay courts, in a semi-professional league. He enjoyed music, played guitar, and sang to his children. He loved to cook and enjoyed meals entertaining family and friends. Some of Bob's interests included raising and showing registered American Quarter Horses, and the Nishna Valley Saddle Club, where he served as president from 1970-1971, during the Shenandoah Centennial Celebration. He was a farrier and avid calf roper, sharing calves with special roper friends.
He was preceded in death by an infant brother; his sister, Betty Colleen; his parents; and his brother Leonard Max. Survivors being his faithful wife of 45 years Mary Lou of Shenandoah; sons Andrew Davis of Biltmore Forest, NC and Brian Davis of Shenandoah; sister Helen Osterholm of Plattsmouth, NE; ten nieces and nephews; and one granddaughter, Genevive Louise his much loved pride and joy.
Tributes
"MaryLou, Andy and Brian, I am very sorry to hear of Bob's passing, he was such a kind person. I remember Bob bringing Andy into the Cafe, when he was little. He was a gentle Dad. He will be keeping watch over all, including his little Granddaughter. Your familiy has had a really rough year, so far. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you. Bob and Robin Lynn, Crane and Alexa, Casa, Chealsee and Clair "
"My thoughts and prayers are with the Davis family."
"Mary Lou and family, My deepest sympathy goes out to you at this very difficult time. Mary Lou, you were a very special person in my sister Susan's life and she would have been very sad to learn of Bob's passing. I have fond memories of your wedding and that beautiful flower girl dress I wore (my niece wore it at my wedding too). And I recall a very exciting bridal shower that included a tornado. Again, my sympathies to you. Lynda"
"I will always remember Bob with his big hearty laugh. I am truly saddened by your loss. My thoughts are with you."
"i am so sorry to hear about the loss of bob he was a really good friend and a good person to be around i worked with him a long time at Eaton Corp please accept my sincere condolences...Pat Riley"
"I am sorry to hear of Bob's passing. He was a good man that I had a great amount of respect. He is free from his pain and I hope that the warm sun, tall grass, and a cool breeze are waiting for him for eternity."
"I have so many good memories of you Bob. The long road trips to Tae Kwon Do tournaments, waking me up early to eat breakfast, and teaching me so many things. We had been talking about how it rains when people pass and today you unleashed one hell of a storm. I love you buddy and will miss you."