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ROBERT A. WEANT Sr.

FUNERAL HOME

Park Lawn Funeral Home - Liberty-Northland Chapel

1640 N. State Route 291

Liberty, Missouri

ROBERT WEANT Obituary

Robert A. Weant, Sr., 89, a former resident of Liberty, MO, and most recently a resident of the Missouri Veterans' Home in Cameron, passed away April 3, 2012, at St. Luke's Northland Hospital. Bob was born July 15, 1922, in Tebbetts, Calloway County, MO, one of five children of Earl Craighead Weant and Lucy (Robertson) Weant. The family moved to Kansas City in 1930. Bob graduated in 1940 from Lathrop Polytechnic High School in Kansas City and later married the only love of his life, Betty L. Cromwell, on March 21, 1942. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II, receiving his honorable discharge in 1946. In 1953, Bob and Betty moved to Liberty with their two children, Robert Jr. and Susan. Bob worked 30 years for the General Motors Corporation Fairfax plant before retirement. He was a member of the UAW. Along with his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Betty (Cromwell) Weant, brothers, William L. Weant and John Weant, sister, Laura Baldwin Gilbirds. He was also preceded in death by his beloved Shih Tzu, Barney Boy. Survivors include his son, Robert A. Weant, Jr., and wife Judy of Milford, CT; daughter, Susie Frevert, and husband Jerry of Liberty, MO; grandchildren, Shawn Burch and wife Maggie, Heather Nichols and husband Shawn, Jason Weant; and great granddaughter, McKenzie Nichols. He also leaves a sister, Mary Estes of La Mesa, CA, and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, April 8, at the Park Lawn Northland Chapel, I-35 at 291 Highway, Liberty. A funeral service celebrating Bob's life will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, April 9, at the Park Lawn Northland Chapel. Burial with military honors will follow in Mount Washington Cemetery. You may send a message to the family or sign an on-line guest book via www.parklawnfunerals.com. Arrangements: Park Lawn Northland Chapel, (816) 781-8228.

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Published by Kansas City Star from Apr. 5 to Apr. 8, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for ROBERT WEANT

14 Entries

Trudy Cohen

April 8, 2012

Bob and Susie: Bonnie told me of your dad's passing. I am so sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories of both your parents. They were such good friends to Bonnie and Don for so many years. They made the world a better place. My deepest sympathy.

Joyce Whitted

April 8, 2012

So sorry to hear about your dad. Thinking of you. Joyce Whitted

Dave Perkins

April 6, 2012

Susie and Jerry,

When I think of all you have done for Bob Sr. during these last few years I know you took really good care of him. You did all that needed to be done. He was blessed to have you looking after him. May he rest in peace.
Dave Perkins

April 6, 2012

I only met Bob once, but he must have been quite a guy. Susie and Jerry deserve lots of credit for all they did for him while he was still at home and also after he went to live in Cameron. Deepest sympathy. Gerri Clark Imm

Bob

April 6, 2012

I am grateful for the life of Mr. Weant. Thanks to his service and to the service of others in our armed forces, my family and I have been able to lead our lives in freedom and peace.

Ron Cottingham

April 6, 2012

"Sparky" and Susie, I was so so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. The old street has another huge void. Neighbors forever!

Stefanie Gaines

April 6, 2012

Bob, you and Betty were amazing and wonderful. I have many wonderful memories because of you and Betty. Laughter, lime cokes and stories to last a lifetime. You and Betty were my surrogate grandparents and I'm so blessed to have you in my life. God Speed Bob! I know you and Betty are together. We will miss you but how blessed we were to have you for the time we did. Love you! Prayers for your family.

Diane Mead

April 5, 2012

I sure enjoyed the visits with your dad.....may he rest in peace now. Prayers are with you and Jerry..

April 5, 2012

Uncle Bob will always be remembered for his wild? sense of humor and his entertaining letter writing skills.His "Books" got us through our military sint in Texas. He was a good man. Rest in peace. Debbie & John Schonfeldt

April 5, 2012

Susie & Jerry,
I am so very saddened by your loss. You are in my thoughs.
Nancy Cromwell

April 5, 2012

Susie and Jerry, John and I were so sorry to hear about your dad. Take care, our thoughts are with you. Nan

Sheri Cromwell

April 5, 2012

We will miss him dearly, but it gives me peace to know that Uncle Bob and Aunt Betty are reunited again in a special place. They understood what life is all about and lived it to the fullest. You can't help but smile when you think of them!

Uncle Bob was a very special man and he touched the lives of so many. What a privilege to have known him. He will be in our hearts forever.

Cromwell"s

Bill Cromwell

April 5, 2012

Dear Susie and Jerry,
Many of my Very Best life memories are those of my time spent with my Uncle Bob and Aunt Betty. Particularly as a child; I looked forward to my Dad saying, "We're going to see aunt Betty & uncle Bob." Visiting them and the parties - Wow! Still today I remember Uncle Bob's stories (boy could he tell a story)and him wrapping my Christmas gift when I was a child with 1 dollar bills. Uncle Bob sure had a great life and I was very blessed to be a part of it.

Bill Cromwell, Jr.
Nephew of Uncle Bob

Nancy Brodbeck

April 5, 2012

Susie and Jerry,
Doug and I are so sorry to hear about your dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family. Nancy Brodbeck

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