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ROBERT GOURLEY Obituary

Robert T. Gourley, 81, of Kansas City, MO, passed away Dec 10, 2010. Private services will be held. Bob was born Oct 18, 1929, in San Jose, CA. He was a life- long newspaperman and Navy veteran. He will be remembered for his love of travel, fine dining and his sense of humor. He was preceded in death by his parents John & Jessemina (Rassmussen) Gourley; brother, John; grandsons: Sean & Scott Conder and granddaughter Shannon Riddle. Survivors include son, David Gourley; daughters Kathy (Jim) Conder and Chris Riddle; grandchildren: Susan (Alan) Pierce, Nathan Gourley, Martina Gourley, Melissa Hyder, Michael (Anne) Geanes, Chad Conder, Mark Riddle, Jared Riddle, Kaela Riddle; great grandchildren: Natalie Park, Austin Conder, Aislinn Hyder, Alyssa Riddle, Hayden Riddle and Javan Conder; nephew Steve Gourley and niece Terri (Kim) Tutt and Kevin Tutt and Michael Tutt. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. (Arr.: Heartland Cremation, 800-254-7679.)

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Published by Kansas City Star on Dec. 12, 2010.

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Martina G

December 16, 2010

So many memories...you will be dearly missed Grandpa.

Nathan Gourley

December 14, 2010

I'm so thankful for the memories I have had with you. I know you are with your maker and i'm looking forward to seeing you again soon!

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