Independence, Missouri
A living legend, Robert E. "Bob" Oliphant, 88, of Independence, MO, died Thursday, October 7, 2010 at the Villages of Jackson Creek. His career as executive officer and president of the Bank of Odessa began in September of 1948, and spanned 62 years. During those years, Bob's knowledge and...
Read MoreMr. Oliphant was my first boss and a very fair one I might add. In years to come he became our banker and was always very easy to work with..........you could write a check for a car and call him and he would say I'll cover the check just drop by in a week or so and sign a note...........where do you get that kind of banking service..........
Bea Finkemeier
Beatrice Finkemeier
October 14, 2010 | Lee's Summit, MO
To the Bob Oliphant Family - Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bob will be greatly missed at the Bank of Odessa and by so many in the Odessa community and surrounding areas.
John and Debbie Stapleton
October 12, 2010 | Odessa, MO
My father took me in to meet Bob back in 1970. He and the other officers at the bank took care of the Sowers Family for the next 30 years. We no longer live in Odessa and we miss the way of doing business at the hometown Bank Of Odessa. Our thoughts to the family. Terry Sowers Bolivar MO
October 11, 2010
Bob was a very wise and shrewd man. He helped our family when we built our home, when we purchased new vehicles, etc. for over 30 years. He will be sadly missed.
Leonard Lewis Jr and family.
LA Lewis Jr
October 10, 2010 | Grain Valley, MO
I CANNOT EXPRESS HOW SADDENED I AM TO LEARN OF the death of BOB Oliphant. For many years he was the mainstay at the Bank of Odessa as president,advisor,and friend. My husband and I have had several businesses in odessa over a span of thirty years. Before we made a business decision we would get Bob's advice . I am sure many patrons of the bank felt as we did. Bob made the Bank of Odessa what it is today. I was like so many people who depended on his stellar advice and friendship. Over...
winnie Murry
October 10, 2010 | Odessa, MO
Mr. Oliphant was a very nice man and it was a pleasure to do business with him when we needed. Our thoughts are with you.
Paul & Mary Ham
October 10, 2010 | Lone Jack, MO
He is remembered as a friend who helped when we were in a jam.
Earl Lenhert & family
October 10, 2010
Bob was a great friend and benefactor to so many. He will certainly be missed.
Mike Noe
October 10, 2010 | Odessa, MO
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
John Wicklin
October 10, 2010 | Independence, MO