Robert-Lim-Obituary

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Robert Lim

Poteau, Oklahoma

Aug 18, 1938 – Oct 30, 2020

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BORN
August 18, 1938
DIED
October 30, 2020
LOCATION
Poteau, Oklahoma

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Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home - Heavener Obituary

Robert Lim of Poteau died peacefully at home with family on Friday, October 30, 2020, bringing to an end his long journey that began a world away. He was 82.

 He was born Weng Kooi Lim on August 18, 1938, in Ipoh, Malaysia, the son of Chinese parents. His earliest memories were of WWII, of...

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My husband counted Robert as a friend and a fellow trainman as they worked together on the KCS Railroad. Our sympathy goes out to his family.

I remember my 6th uncle, Robert Lim, as my father's tall, handsome beloved younger brother who as a young man, moved away to live in the States. As his niece, I have only had the privilege of meeting him and his then young family once in Malaysia, however 6th uncle has never been far from our thoughts and throughout much of my life, his name has often been brought up in our family. This strong bond between 6th uncle and his siblings has remained over the years despite the physical...

Our journey together comes to an end today. You will remain in my heart forever. May your soul rest in peace Grand Uncle.

Love,
Kimberley Ong
[Daughter of Elvis Ong]

Deepest condolences from your uncle , brother of Robert Lim in Australia , Yoon Cheon Lim ( 97 yrs old) and his children-
Mee Yin, Julie, Kenny and Andrew Lim.

We could only recall his handsome young look from his visit. From his photos we could see the same resemblance with the brothers and sister in Malaysia.

I will miss you very dearly and remember you and whatever little time we had spent together, with a lot of love, Uncle Robert.

It was the very 1st time for my husband to know my uncle. He said it’s an honor to be his nephew in law.

My uncle is reading his daughters blog... An Emotional Journey on Sept2011