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Robert Drury Obituary
Robert A. (Bob) Drury passed away on November 28, 2013 at his home in San Antonio, Texas. He was born in Kelso, MO on April 3, 1932 to Lambert C. and Lorraine Dohogne Drury. He was 81 years old. He attended St. Augustine grade school in Kelso and graduated from St. Mary's High School in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Bob is best known as co-founder of Drury Hotels and his tireless dedication to his faith, community, family and business.
He is survived by his wife, Maria del Carmen Armendariz; his son Richard G.
(ReBeca) Drury ; daughters Kathryn G. Drury and Julie A. (Bruce) Williams; stepsons Richard (Shannon) Armendariz, David (Marisol) Armendariz, and Daniel (Megan) Armendariz; 12 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; brothers Charles L. (Shirley) Drury and Jerry M. (Katie) Drury; sisters Nancy
(David) Pfeiffer and Victoria (Ted) Hahn; brother in law Donnie (Wilma) Heisserer; sisters in law Rita M. Drury, Mona (Joe) Nenninger, Carolyn
(Bill) Bohnert, and Charlene Alvarado; and numerous nieces and nephews
Bob was preceded in death by Anna Rose Heisserer Drury, his wife of 45 years; his parents, Lambert C. and Lorraine Drury; his brothers Thomas Drury and James L. Drury; his sisters Patricia Schlosser and Mary Jane Jansen Ford; and his granddaughter Jennifer Davis.
In addition to his business interests, Bob was dedicated to his faith and community. Over the years Bob worked to improve the lives of the less fortunate, directly and indirectly through a variety of charitable organizations. Bob and Carmen recently received the Lifetime Faith and Services Award from Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of San Antonio.
Bob was a member of the American Presidents Association and was Trustee Emeritus of the Notre Dame High School Education Fund Foundation. Bob was also a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 1111. Bob served in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1956.
Visitation will be from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Friday, December 6 at Notre Dame Regional High School, 265 Notre Dame Drive, Cape Girardeau, MO. Parish prayers will be at 7:30 PM with Knights of Columbus rosary immediately following.
The funeral mass will be held at St. Mary's Cathedral in Cape Girardeau, MO on Saturday, December 7 at 10:00 am with Father Tom Kiefer officiating.
Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary's Cathedral Building Fund or Notre Dame Regional Education Fund Foundation.
Online condolences may be made at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com.
Ford & Sons Funeral Home P.O. Box 69
Cape Girardeau, MO 63702
573-334-1313
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Terry Tomko
December 10, 2013
Prince of a guy. Always honored others opinions. Has helped hundreds of people though good times as well as bad. Highly spiritual, solid an unforgetable man.
Tammy Mijares
December 5, 2013
Bob Drury was the sweetest man I worked for when I was at Drury. He was always bringing us snacks. Prayers for his family at this time.
Homer Cadena
December 4, 2013
Bob: On behalf of all of the families who were touched by your generous monetary donation toward the dining room, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul would like to extend our heartfelt thanks for your support with feeding the homeless three meals a day at our dining room. I personally want to thank you kindly for being our friend. My condolences to Carmen and to the entire Drury family, God Bless,
Homer Cadena/Society of St. Vincent de Paul Council of San Antonio.
Mother Corinne and Community Discalced Carmelite Nuns
December 4, 2013
With our deepest sympathy, prayers and love. We will never forget your generous kindness to us, dear Mr. Drury.
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