ROBERT B. CLIPSHAM

Robert B. Clipsham is now at peace with his Heavenly Savior having passed on Friday, February 8, 2013. Bob was born November 2, 1929 in Ft. Wayne, Indiana to George Frederick and Helene Louise (Lees) Clipsham. Bob attended Hitchin Grammar School in Welwyn City, England. He then attended Howe Military Academy in Howe, Indiana; Wabash College in Crawfordsville, Indiana. He moved to Kansas City after graduating from Harvard Business School in Boston, Massachusetts. Being the entrepreneur he was, he not only started one business but two. In 1959 he formed Fusion Incorporated, a manufacturer's representative agency. Then in 1970 he formed Disposable Instrument Company, a manufacturer of metal surgical components. Bob is a long standing member of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church. He is survived by his wife, Sandy (Sandra A. Sherman); sons, Dr. Robert C. (Priscilla), Sean, Mark (Dr. Joan Cunnick), Caleb (Lisa); daughter, Eden Weber (Dr. David); two stepsons Darin Chansky and Brian Chansky (Dr. Rebecca Burfeind); seven grandchildren, Zachary, Maia, Avery, Arlo Clipsham, Mercedes Weber, Bennett and Alana Chansky; brother, Neil B.(Jean) of North Wales, PA; sister, Jacqueline Ann of Califon, NJ; 2 nephews and 2 great nieces. The family wishes to express their deepest thanks for the loving care Bob received at Sweet Life Rosehill. Viewing will be Friday, February 15, at Amos Family Funeral Home, Shawnee, KS from 6-8 PM. Services will be Saturday, February 16, at 2 PM at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 64th & Wornall Terrace, Kansas City, MO. Burial to follow in Shawnee Mission Memory Gardens, 23215 W. 75th St, Shawnee, KS. A celebration of Bob's life will be held following the burial at the Colchester Court Clubhouse, 12505 W. 85th Terr., Lenexa, KS. Donations may be made to Wabash College, Crawfordsville, Indiana. Bob will be sorely missed by all those whose lives he touched. Online condolences may be expressed at www.amosfamily.com The Amos Family Funeral Home & Crematory, 10901 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, Kansas 66203, 913-631-5566