Robert-Vickery-Obituary

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Robert Michael "Bob" Vickery

Chicago, Illinois

1957 - 2014

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August 25, 2014
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Chicago, Illinois

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Davenport Family Funeral Home and Crematory - Barrington Obituary

Beloved Father, Husband, and ?Lake Fox?Robert Vickery, 56, passed away from natural causes on Monday, August 25, 2014 in Waukegan, Illinois while working on his cherished new boat, the Collaboration 3. Bob was born on November 30, 1957 in Chicago, Illinois to parents Earl and Diane Vickery....

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We are so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. Bob was such a wonderful guy. I met him through a friend years ago sailing. He then became our family's trusted contractor. He was always very kind to me and my family, very giving, hard-working, and always had a sense of humor. He will be missed very much.

Ted Jones

I am saddened to hear of your loss. It has been at least ten years since I last saw Bob and thirty years since we worked together. Reading these messages recalls many good memories.

We were deeply saddened to have Bob taken from us so soon. Bob was a rare treasure. With those somber eyes taking all in, incredible memory and experience he personified gravitas. Talented and gifted he was extremely generous with those gifts and talents and we learned much from his devotion to teamwork and collaboration.
All seriousness aside, his sense of humor under full sail, without fail, in the tales and in the telling, over many miles, brought forth countless smiles. From all of...

I am so beyond sorry to hear of Bob's passing. Thinking of you all and wishing you the most comfort and peace during this difficult time. Bob was genuine and caring and fun, and I'm so glad I got to meet him.

Bob was a gentle man and a gentleman. While I did not work on site with Bob, his commentary on the Habitat for Humanity BOD was insightful and brought good perspective to construction issues. He will be missed by all.

Bob was our neighbor and had been through so much over the last few years. He finally was on a road to happiness and peace with as he said, "new bride". My heart is saddened for his family and for the loss of his time with his wife and new home. God bless you all

So sorry to hear of your loss....our hearts hurt with and for you and the girls. Judy and George

I am deeply saddened by the passing of a man I liked, admired and respected as a result of my having worked and done business with him for many years. The contracting industry is rough. Bob was one of the few contractors that made the process a good thing. He was a consummate professional. There were times on larger projects that I would have to ask him to review his notes so that I could remember what we had resolved on a particular issue weeks after the fact. He was an honest, funny,...