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Lora Routh Obituary

Routh, Lora F. 90, was reunited with her husband, Robert (Bob) O. Routh by the hands of God on Friday, January 15, 2016. They will be together as one in death as they were in life. Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Thursday, January 21, 2016, at Maize Park Cemetery in Maize, KS. She was born August 22, 1925, in Greenfield, MO to Virgil and Ruby Stivers. She met her beloved future husband while he was on leave from the Army in 1945 and married in February of 1946. In 1958, they went into business for themselves. They owned and operated their Duplicating and Hobby shop together for 50 years. They were married for 62 years before his passing. She was a loving wife, mother and friend to many and will be greatly missed. She is survived by her daughter, Sharon (Sherry) and husband, Jim Adams; 3 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; along with a few other family members and friends.

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Published by Wichita Eagle on Jan. 18, 2016.

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Sharon Powell Quincy

January 25, 2016

Sharon, I'm a former classmate from North High and wanted to share my sympathies on the loss of your mother. If you feel like contacting me, I can be reached in Wichita at 993-6655

Cynthia Martinez

January 21, 2016

Miss you lots. Love You You'll always be remembered.

January 21, 2016

To Grandma Routh
Grief can be so hard but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you & the special memories we shared, also with grandpa will always be cherished through out my life. Sorry I couldn't be there like I always was. But I have never forgotten that I have been blessed by your knowledge, respect, companionship & support. You finally get to rest in peace with the love of your life Grandpa (Bob). You will NEVER be FORGOTTEN. May God Bless You Both in heaven. Love Always Your Granddaughter, Cindy.

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