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Robert Vaters Obituary

VATERS Robert Leigh (Bob/Darth) Vaters passed away and went to be with his heavenly father on July 15, 2007 at Research Belton Hospital. Bob was born to Cecil E. & Faith S. Vaters on April 21, 1939 at Whidden Memorial Hospital in Everett, MA, the youngest of three children. He was raised there and went to the Everett schools through Jr. High. The family moved to Woburn, MA in 1955 where he attended 10th & 11th grades. He graduated High School from No Hollywood High in No Hollywood, CA in June 1958. He was married to Melinda Rae (Linda) Freeland on March 25, 1961 in Las Vegas, NV. He was preceded in death by his father in 1987, mother in 1995, brother Austin in 2001, and sister Phyllis in 2002. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Linda, of the home; three sons and a daughter, Steven/Jamie, Kansas City; Jeff, Peculiar; Tammy/Darrin Stark, Adrian; and Rob, Peculiar. Nine granddaughters; Courtney, Lindsay, Ashley, Cara, Lexie, Kaylee, Christina, Annie, Karlee, and one grandson; Hayden. Visitation is scheduled at 6-8pm on Wednesday with the Funeral Service at Cullen Funeral Home at 11 AM on Thursday followed by a graveside service at Peculiar Cemetery, J Hwy & Cemetery Road, Peculiar, MO. Contributions may be made to the West Peculiar Fire District. (Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, MO).

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Published by Kansas City Star on Jul. 17, 2007.

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Steve, Joanne, Sean & Nikki Mackay

July 22, 2007

Linda - Bob was a wonderful man and always so pleasant and kind. We will miss seeing him around town and visiting with him. We are so sorry for your loss.

Donnie Matthews

July 19, 2007

On behalf of the Crushers soccer team, our thoughts are with Lexie and the entire family on your loss. It was always a pleasure visiting with Bob on the sidelines during the many games he attended supporting the team.
Donnie Matthews and Family

Bill Lenz

July 19, 2007

I was so saddened to hear of the passing of Bob. He was a very special person and a very dear friend. I certainly appreciate all the time he gave to the Ray-Pec athletic family and to RP football. I am so thankful I was able to visit with him on my last trip to Kansas City. He will always be in my prayers and in my heart.

Patty Elkins & Family

July 17, 2007

We are so sorry for your loss.. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. My God be with you all in your time of sorrow.

Corinne Corley

July 17, 2007

To the family of Bob Vaters: I was only privileged to meet Bob a few times, but I found him to be charming, supportive of his family, and caring. The obvious love of his children for him, Linda and each other is a credit to the strength of his character and the unity of his partnership with Linda. I know there is a Bob-shaped hole in this universe right now, but he's somewhere watching the Game and cheering for you all.
For Dennis, Patrick and myself,
our sympathies, thoughts and prayers are with you.

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