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Robert MEESE Obituary

MEESE, Dr. Robert A. passed away at home July 10, 2017 at age 93. Predeceased in 2010 by Vivian R. Meese, the love of his life and wife of 65 years. Robert is the cherished father of Allen (Marci), Curtis (Joni), Eric and Kimberly (Scot Haig). He is the loving grandfather of 14 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. A California native, he and Vivian moved to Tucson in 1952 to begin his dental practice where his innovations in orthodontics put him in demand as an educator and popular lecturer, along with creating some of the best smiles on earth, and changing lives for thousands of kids forever …plus, seeing patients everywhere he went. A man of faith, Robert was a dynamic youth leader and LDS Bishop where his sense of humor and compassion blessed hundreds of individuals and families. Earlier in his life-forever a patriot-Robert served his country during WWII in the U.S. Navy as a Lieutenant-JG and LST navigation officer during the invasions of Iwo Jima and Okinawa. Robert created a legacy of kindness and love, courage and compassion, humor and inspiration, generosity and fun, joy and faith. We love you Dad …thank you for everything! Visitation at 10:00 a.m., with Services at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 22, 2017 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 105 N. Norton Ave., burial to follow at Binghampton Cemetery. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, (520) 296-7193. Flowers and condolences may be sent to The Meese Family c/o Bring's Broadway Chapel, 6910 E. Broadway Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85710.

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Published by Arizona Daily Star on Jul. 16, 2017.

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Claire Aragón and family

April 12, 2023

This is 5 years after his passing, but our family still sends him thanks for all of the beautiful brilliant dental work done on our children's teeth. They are now all adults, and we cannot thank Dr. Meese enough for his loving meticulous measurements and gifts of self. Dr. and Mrs. Meese may God hold you and bless you and eternal rest be upon you both together.

Stac and Beth (Thompson) Tompkinson

July 25, 2017

I remember meeting the Meeses when we moved to Tucson in 1965. I loved the kindness and gentleness Robert always showed to Vivian! He was always such a gentleman with her, in turn, they taught their children to treat Others with kindness and respect! They
Raised some great kids! They both were very good examples to the youth they worked with! We were able to
Attend the funeral service and loved hearing about your dad's life! And now I understand why Vivian wore so many bracelets! What a loving gesture!!!!

Nancy Dale Horner Watson

July 24, 2017

Bob, you will forever be in my memory as a great man with a good sense of humor. Could not have asked for a better Godfather. May you spend your forever time with Vivian in love.

Prayers said for all of the family,

Nancy

Brian Maxwell

July 20, 2017

Bishop Meese, you finally get to go home! You were the best bishop a youth could ever ask for. Thank you for the laughs and inspiration. God bless and keep you and your family.

KELLEY

July 18, 2017

MAY THE THOUGHT OF KNOWING THAT FAMILY AND FRIENDS SHARE IN YOUR GRIEF BRING YOU A MEASURE OF COMFORT.PLEASE READ PROV.17:17

Jeanmarie Cook

July 18, 2017

I served with Bishop Meese in the YW's program in 5th Ward in 1978 and the example he and his wife set for me were life long lessons of love and service. I shall always treasure that learning opportunity and my association with them.

My thoughts and prayers are with the Meese family.

July 18, 2017

Such a cool dentist - I always remember how nice he was to those of us who were his patients. Wishing peace to his family still here onn earth, eternal joy to him.

LINDA CASSITY

July 17, 2017

Thank you Dr. Meese. I am grateful for knowing you as my orthodontist. :-) My condolences to the family.

Judi Hill

July 16, 2017

I will never forget how kind Dr Meese was..It is many years (30) since he provided much needed dental service for my daughter but I will always remember him and Judy as kind and loving. God Bless his family

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