Bobbie M. Stephenson

Bobbie Stephenson Obituary

Bobbie M. Stephenson, 85, of Raytown, Mo., passed away, Thursday, September 21, 2006. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Monday, September 25, 2006, at Mt. Moriah and Freeman Funeral Home, 10507 Holmes Road, Kansas City, MO 64131, with burial in Mt. Moriah Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday afternoon from 1-3 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Missouri Department of Conservation, PO Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102. Bobbie was born on May 26, 1921, in Mt. Ayr, Iowa. He was the son of Perry and Vera (Merritt) Stephenson. He joined the Army and served during WWII as a Staff Sergeant, where he was awarded five bronze stars, a silver star medal and a good conduct medal. Following the war, he continued using his skills in communications and worked at Southwestern Bell. He retired in 1983 following 37 years of service. He married Jeannine Malan on December 20, 1973, in Jackson County. Bobbie was a member of the First Baptist Church of Raytown. He was a member of the Ararat Shrine, Duck's Unlimited and the Southwestern Bell Pioneer Club. He is survived by his wife, Jeannine Stephenson, Raytown, Mo.; daughters, Barbara Cohee (Larry) of Kansas City, Mo., Carol Shutt (Richard) of Belton, Mo., Christy Johnson (Tom) of Lee's Summit, Mo., and Sondra Ford (Joe) of Gladstone, Mo.; brother, James Stephenson, Prescott, Ariz.; grandchildren, Stacey, Holly, C.J., Darren, Jackie, Jodie, Kevin, Jeff, Cole and Ashley, and great grandchildren, Mia, Renner and Matthew. Arrangements: Mt. Moriah and Freeman, (816) 942-2004.

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Published by Kansas City Star on Sep. 23, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Bobbie Stephenson

11 Entries

Anissa Trompeter

October 7, 2006

Mrs. Stephenson and family, I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Stephenson's passing. I only knew him for a short time as his nurse but he seemed to be a very special person. I send thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Anissa Trompeter (formerly nurse for Integrety Home Health).

Jodie West

September 30, 2006

Grandpa Bob, thank you for knowing when to listen, when to tell a joke, and when to lighten the mood with a goofy song. But most of all, thank you for the legacy you leave behind. We all are better people to have had you in our lives. You will be missed. I love you lots!!

Renner West

September 30, 2006

I love you grandpa Bob. You loved the United States of America. You used to shake my hand real tight! I'll see you in heaven!

Holly Whorton

September 27, 2006

My grandpa meant the world to me. I remember the times he took me fishing and to the Royals games. We even had competions on who caught the biggest fish. (of course, he won!) I loved him so very much, and I will miss him dearly. He did everything he could to make me happy, but all he had to do was smile. I want to say Thank You to everyone who has given my family support and prayers during this difficult time.

LOVE YOU GRANDPA!!!!!
XOXOXOXOXO

Stacey Cheek

September 25, 2006

Thank you to all our family and friends who have supported us through this very difficult time. My grandpa was the most important man in my life. Please know how much it has meant to see all the lives my Grandpa has touched. And please help us keep his memory alive forever.

MISS YOU AND LOVE YOU SO VERY MUCH GRANDPA!

-Stacey Leigh
xoxoxoxo

Kathy Aslan(Jackson)

September 25, 2006

Jeannine and family, I am so very sorry to hear of Bobbie's passing. I am sending special prayers and thoughts to all of you. I am the Kathy that sings in case you don't recognize the name. Please take care and know he is and will always be with you. Love to you

Jack Simpson

September 25, 2006

He was a great guy. He is already missed.

Tom and Twila Ingram

September 23, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

John & Sharon West

September 23, 2006

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2006

AARON & ROSA THOMAS

September 23, 2006

YOU ALL ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.

Karen Malan

September 23, 2006

Thinking of you with love and sympathy at this sad time. We will always remember Bob as such a great guy and I know he will be missed by many, many people. Karen, Don, Jana and Jamie

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