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Robert D. Bandy

Robert Bandy Obituary

Bob Bandy, 72, passed away peacefully in his home on August 25, 2006 after a battle with lung cancer. He left this earth surrounded by his favorite hospice nurses, wife, five daughters and son-in-laws, grandchildren and friends. Bob was born in Kansas City, MO to Clara Marie Mooneyham and Jack Bandy on July 21, 1934. He married his beautiful wife, Mary Ellen Clossick, in 1954 and raised five daughters: Cathy, Patty Mary, Susan and Jackie. He and Mary Ellen moved to Overland Park, KS in 1959. They are blessed to have all of their children and grandchildren living in the Kansas City area. Bob earned his engineering technician's license and worked the majority of his professional career at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City as a Facilities Manager. He retired from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City after 27 years of service in 1996. During his retirement, Bob went back to work part-time at Frank Ancona Honda as a Courtesy Driver. He worked up until the time he was diagnosed with cancer in February, 2006. He was a devout Catholic and a parishioner of Holy Cross Parish in Overland Park for over 30 years. Bob will be greatly missed and will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandpa, and friend; he was also a great manager and philanthropist. Bob was preceded in death by his mother (Clara Marie Bandy), father (Jack Bandy) and brother (Donald Bandy). He is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Mary Ellen Bandy; his five daughters: Cathy Saunders and Kevin Saunders of Overland Park, Kansas, Patty Plum and husband Chuck Plum of Lenexa, Kansas, Mary Smithmier and husband Cary Smithmier of Kansas City, Missouri, Susan Crews and husband Doug Crews of Overland Park, Kansas and Jackie Leary and husband Pat Leary of Overland Park, Kansas; eleven grandchildren; two sisters, Shirley Schriner of Lenexa, Kansas, Phyllis Asbeck and husband Frank Asbeck of Irving, Texas and sister-in-law Pat Bandy; numerous nieces and nephews; and many friends. A celebration of Bob's life and visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at Holy Cross Catholic Church (8311 W. 93rd Street Overland Park, Kansas) from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with the saying of the Rosary at 6:30 p.m. The funeral will be at Holy Cross Catholic Church on Thursday, August 31, 2006 beginning at 10:00 a.m. Bob and his family request in lieu of flowers that memorial contributions be made to Holy Cross Catholic Church of Overland Park, The Cancer Institute of Saint Luke's Hospital or Animal Haven. (Arr: McGilley & Hoge Chapel 913-6423565).

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Published by Kansas City Star on Aug. 28, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert Bandy

18 Entries

Joanne Palluck

September 2, 2006

Dear Mary Ellen & Family,

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your husband Bob & the girl's Dad. I know how close you all are as a family, like Lesia wrote we all at SBC/CMR felt like we knew him as well as we knew each of you. I know you will find comfort in each other and your many wonderful memories of him. God Bless You All. You are rememebered in my prayers.

Your old friend

Joanne Henderson ( Palluck)

Lesia Rowekamp

September 1, 2006

Dear Mary Ellen, Susan, Mary Frances, Cathy, Jackie and Patty-

I just heard through Joanne Palluck about your loss of Bob. I am so sorry to hear this and that he had lung cancer. I too know of the suffering he went through with this because I lost my Mother, Donna, May 26 of this year to the same illness. I know the heartbreak you feel as I have been there, I am still there. I knew your family through the ties at Southwestern Bell. Susan and I started there within days of eachother. Susan and I became great friends and although time and distance keep us apart she will always be a friend of my heart. I worked with Susie and Mary Ellen for 13 1/2 years. I worked with Mary Frances too before she left for college. Good times! Mary Ellen I love you so much! You were like a second mother to me back in the days in CMR together. I laugh still to this day about you and some of your stories about your family. Your wonderful family! Those stories are the reason I feel like I know all of your family including Bob so well. I know through meeting him at weddings, wedding/baby showers, anniversaries, retirements and your stories over the years that he loved all his girls more than his own life. He was a great father and husband and truly lead his family by example. He is in heaven now where there is no more pain and where there was a grand reunion waiting. Now he waits for you and the next reunion. My mother told me a week before she passed that I shouldn't be sad and cry. That she wasn't afraid to die. That although she would miss me, that she had a great reunion waiting on her in heaven. And, that whether in a moment or years later, she would be waiting for me. I hold those words in my heart, they comfort me. I hope that maybe in some small way they will comfort you too. I will hold each of you close in prayer. May God bless your hearts and the strong family bond you have carry you through this sad time. I am sorry that I am so far away. I would love to see you and give you a hug. With love and friendship. Lesia

Tim Golliglee

August 31, 2006

One of the greatest gifts Bob brought to this world was knowing how to get a smile out of whoever was around him. His gift will continue in my memories. He was one of those who made the workplace fun.

August 30, 2006

Thank you for all of your wonderful comments about my father. He was such a generous man, especially with his family. He never talked about the kind deeds he did for people. I am truly amazed that he helped so many people. We all know that he is in Heaven, but we still miss him so much. He was always there for us. Thank you for your prayers and concern.

Cathy (Bandy) Saunders

Maggie Evans

August 30, 2006

I offer my deepest sympathies in your loss. I worked with Bob at BCBSKC and he was truly a mentor that I think of often and have learned many lessons from. He was a gentle-man and will be missed by those his life touched.

Shirley Ibarra

August 30, 2006

To Bob's family:

I was saddened to hear of your loss.Please accept my sympathy.

I met Bob in 1971 when we were both employed by BCBSKC. Over the years I knew Bob as a good friend. Many times after Bob retired, he would come back to BCBSKC and have lunch with some of us in the cafeteria. He was a great guy and a man to truly call your good friend. God has called him and he answered.

SHIRLEY BRITT

August 29, 2006

MY SINCERE SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY OF BOB. I WORKED MANY YEARS WITH HIM AT BCBS.AT THE LAST RETIRMENT DINNER IT WAS RAINING AND BOB OFFERED HIS UMBRELLA HELPED ME INSIDE AND SHOWED ME WHERE TO GO.JUST AN EXAMPLE OF THE GENTLE MAN HE WAS.WE WILL MISS HIM.

SINCERELY,

SHIRLEY BRITT

Caroline Weber

August 29, 2006

I was blessed knowing Bob during the years that I worked at Blue Cross Blue Shield. Please know my sorrow for your loss and that you are in my prayers. (Life is a flame that is always burning itself out. But it catches fire again every time a child is born.) Remembering you and your family in prayer.

Debbie Bair Shorten

August 29, 2006

I am sad to hear of Bob's battle with cancer and know the pain the family must be going through. I last saw Bob and Mary Ellen at the Lepeep resturant in Overland Park. He gave me a big hug and called my by my nickname "Dibble". He always called me that when I was their neighbor on Newton Drive. A smile comes to my face when I remember all the great times Cathy, Patty, Mary. Susie ,Jackie and my little brother Greg shared as we grew up. Bob was always teasing me in his fun loving way. Their home was my second home and Bob was like a second Dad. Such a loss it will be to his wonderful wife , daughters and grandkids,neighbors ...and me too. Love you all,

Floyd and Bessie Bair

August 29, 2006

We will fondly remember Bob as a good neighbor and friend. We enjoyed many good times shared with Bob ,Mary Ellen and family, swimming, picinics and lots of laughs as we watched our kids grow up on Newton. Memories will always be cherished. Bob was blessed with a loving wife to help him with the girls and through his life. So sorry we unable to come to the services.

With sincere sympathy and love.

Christina Obenshain

August 29, 2006

Bob was one of the greatest mentors in my life. His love of family, friends and his BCBSKC family was an inspiration to me. I carry many of the life lessons he bestowed on me in my heart and my head. I am so glad that my daughter, Alainna, had the chance to meet him... that meant alot to me. He will be greatly missed but to know that Heaven has another Irish angel helps me to sleep better... and you know that they greeted him with open arms and a cold drink! My love to you, Mary Ellen, and the family... I know he treasured you above all else in his life.

Everett and Denise Osgood

August 28, 2006

Mary and Family,

We'll miss Bob. He was a good neighbor. He's with the Lord and is now at peace...suffering no more.

Bruce Lindsey

August 28, 2006

I met Bob when I lived next door to Jim Clossick. What great fun and tremendous times those were getting to know Bob and the Clossick family. I even think Bob gave me a hand in removing the old concrete bomb shelter behind my house. I will never forget him. He was a very good man with great spirit and love. May God be with you and your family at this time and always.

Sincerely,

Bruce Lindsey

Jerry Healy

August 28, 2006

Mary Ellen and family, Our prayers are with you and your wonderful family. Bob gave it his all and now is in a better and peaceful place. We are sorry we will not be there for the funeral, as we are in Florida. Love, Jerry and Judy Healy

Barbara Littrell

August 28, 2006

Bob was my boss and a special friend. He will be grestly missed.

My deepest sympathy to his family.

Barbara Jack Littrell

Costa Mesa, California

Debbie Crossland

August 28, 2006

When we told Bob his work was done he must have heard us. I could feel the angels in his room and I knew he would be in heaven soon. God bless you and your family.

cheryl wulff

August 28, 2006

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Ollivene Spurgeon

August 28, 2006

Dear Mary Ellen and family although I did not know Bob personally, I knew of him thru mutual friends.You were blessed to have had Bob as your husband/father/grandfather. Bob fought a courageous battle with your love and support. May our Heavenly Father carry you thru this time of loss and adjustment. Sending you my love and prayers.

Your grade school/high school friend

Ollivene (Rau) Spurgeon

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