Funeral for Robert “Ha-Bob” Stimson

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAThe funeral for Robert H. Stimson (whom many simply called “Ha-Bob”) will be on Wednesday, June 26th, at 10:00 a.m. here at the Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church.   The burial will follow after the funeral service at Pinecrest Cemetery in Lampe, MO.

The Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 25th at Stumpff Funeral Home in Kimberling City.

Here is his obituary:

Robert “Ha-Bob” Stimson, Lampe, MO, son of Harrison and Sarah Belle (Merry) Stimson, was born on February 21, 1927 in Emerson, NE and departed this life on June 22, 2013 in his home, at the age of 86.

Bob was a man of many talents including horsemanship, model railroading and operating Ha-Bob’s Convenience Store for forty one years. In addition to this, he was able to be actively involved in community service while being a caring and considerate husband and father.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters and two brothers.

Survivors include: his wife, Sally Stimson of Lampe, MO; one daughter, Sharon Stimson of Lampe, MO; two sons, John Stimson and wife, Jodi of Decatur, AR and Jason Stimson and wife, Taryn of Republic, MO; two grandchildren, Sara and Jarrett; one step grandchild, Cameron; three sisters, Phyllis Krahmer, Donna Gilster and Shirley Clausen; many nieces and nephews and a host of other friends.

A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 26 in the Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, Kimberling City, MO with Pastor Richard Futrell officiating. Burial will be in Pinecrest Cemetery, Kimberling City, MO under the direction of Stumpff Funeral Home-South, Kimberling City, MO.

A visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 25 in Stumpff Funeral Home-South, Kimberling City, MO.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718 or the Tri-Lakes Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 588, Reeds Spring, MO 65737.