Robert Dean "Bob" Hovey

1931 - 2022

Robert "Bob" Dean Hovey
September 9, 1931 - December 11, 2022
Mission Hills, Kansas - Bob Hovey had a passion for life, which carried over to his family and his community.
Bob attended Southwest High School, Ripon College, and law school at the University of Kansas. He joined his father's law firm in 1954 where he proudly worked for 50 years to the day. Bob was an Eagle Scout and was member and President of Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity, The American Royal, The Saddle and Sirloin Club, Vanguard Club and The Kansas City Club.
He married his high-school sweetheart, Carol Collins, in 1953. They had four amazing daughters, Cathy, Connie, Karen and Kelly who were the joy of his life. Carol and Bob were a great team that especially enjoyed giving back to the community through social and civic endeavors.
Bob treasured his weekends at the Yellowbarn Farm. He loved the country and it brought him great peace an pleasure to drive his tractor through the meadows and appreciate the beauty of nature, particularly watching the birds.
After Carol's passing in 2001, Bob found love again with Eugenia Cartmell and married her in 2004. They shared enjoyment of KU basketball, summer trips to Colorado and spending time together.
Bob is survived by his wife, Eugenia, his four daughters: Cathy (Joe), Connie (Dave), Karen (Skip) and Kelly (Brad); two step-children: Cathy (Matt) and Tom (Shelley); and 12 wonderful grandchildren.
The funeral service will be held at Village Presbyterian Church on Monday, December 19 at 2PM with a Celebration of Life to be held at Saddle and Sirloin club from 4-6PM (14401 Holmes Rd).
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Heartland Therapeutic Riding, 19655 Antioch Rd, Overland Park, KS 66013; City Union Mission, 1100 E 11th St, Kansas City, MO 64106, or a charity of your choice.