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John McCormick Obituary

John Robert "Bob" McCormick

December 6, 2016

John Robert "Bob" McCormick was born on March 20, 1936 in Seymour, IN to his parents John Dean and Helen Kasting McCormick. He passed away on December 6, 2016 in Fort Myers, FL at the age of 80.

Bob is survived by his loving wife of 59 years Marilyn Weber McCormick; children Robert McCormick, Diane (Scott) Bassett, John (Meredith) McCormick; grandchildren Katie, Kelly, Michael, Sean, and Mac; and many extended family and friends who will miss him dearly.

Bob was raised in Louisville, KY where he met the love of his life Marilyn in the sixth grade. Bob and Marilyn lived within a stone's throw away from each other. They were married in 1957 and were blessed with 59 years of marriage.

Bob graduated from University of Kentucky and was a life-long rabid Wildcat/Blue Nation fan. After graduation, Bob became a pharmacist in Louisville, Kentucky and later became a pharmaceutical sales representative for Abbott Laboratories. He then went on to launch a pharmaceutical advertising agency in Chicago, Abelson & Taylor and retired in 1996 to Fort Myers, FL.

Bob was an avid boater and enjoyed boating in Lake Michigan and the waters of Florida. Bob was elected the Commander of the Sanibel-Captiva Sail & Power Squadron and cherished the friends he made through boating.

A Celebration of Bob's life will be held on Friday, December 9, 2016 at Gulf Harbour, Ft. Myers, FL from 10:30 am - 12:00 noon. In lieu of flowers, you may make a donation to Hope Hospice in memory of Bob. Please visit www.harvey-engelhardt.com to leave a condolence to his family.

Published by The News-Press on Dec. 8, 2016.
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Dear Marilyn
We are saddened to here of your loss with Bob's passing. Please know that we are thinking of you. We hope you will receive strength and courage for the days ahead.
Rod & Gerry Verblaauw

December 9, 2016

To the family of Bob McCormick

Bob was a good friend and a wonderful man. We will miss him very much. Our prayers go out to his family and especially to his wife Marilyn. We love you and will ask God to watch over you.

George & Bridget Doerner

December 8, 2016

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