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Robert Garst Obituary

Garst Robert "Bob" Garst passed away Monday, September 2, 2013 in Midland TX. He was born January, 21, 1920 in Marshfield, MO to Lester H. Garst and Nanalee Day Garst. He married Edith Anderson on June 27, 1940 in Marshfield MO. He was a WWII Army Air Corp disabled American Veteran. He spent 37 years with Amoco Production Company, retired from Amoco and went to work for Flag-Redfern Oil Company for 10 years. He was a member of many Professional Land and Geological organizations and very active in Oil and Gas ventures until the end. He was a faithful member of the First United Methodist Church of Midland. Bob is survived by his wife Edith Garst of the home, a son Robert Garst Jr. and his wife Lily, of Burnet, TX; a daughter Judith Garst Brown of Midland; one sister Katherine Gray of Midland, Michigan; five grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. The family will welcome friends at Ellis Funeral Home on Friday, September 6, 2013 from 6 pm- 8 pm. The funeral will be held Saturday, September 7, 2013 at the chapel at Ellis Funeral Home at 10:00 am, officiated by Reverend Dr. Tim Walker and Reverend Mackey Pitts. Pallbearers will be grandsons and great-grandsons: Vince Garst, Randy Brown, Kelly Brown, Kim Rampick, Taylor Rampick, Holton Westbrook, Witt Westbrook, Ryan Brown, Hunter Brown and Sterling Brown. Memorial contributions may be given to Texas Tech Scholarships or Wounded Warrior Project (woundedwarriorproject.org). Online condolences may be offered at www.ellisfunerals.com.

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Published by Midland Reporter-Telegram from Sep. 5 to Sep. 6, 2013.

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Eric Williams

September 10, 2013

Bob was a great person and I enjoyed visiting with him when he would come into Berg for service on his cars.Im sorry to here of his passing.

Linda Rhoades

September 8, 2013

We are so very sorry for your loss. We are keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Marshfield United Methodist Women

September 7, 2013

I am deeply sadden by the loss of Bob. He was truly a special man. I know he's with God and that's comforting. My sincere condolences go to the Garst-Brown families. I will keep all of you in my prayers.
GiGi Brown

Lisa Thomas & Family

September 6, 2013

Judy, Randy & family
We are sorry to hear about your loss. You are in our thoughts and we are sending you prayers of calming peace.

September 6, 2013

I was so sad to hear about Bob. I have such fond memories of your family dating back to the 1950's. Please know that God is holding you in the palm of His hand. Love, Sue Walker, Plano, TX

Ken & Ruth Jones

September 5, 2013

We will miss Bob's wit & advice. Knowing that he will be with our Lord should ease our pain at losing his presence here on earth,

September 5, 2013

Wonderful memories of Bob will be always present with me. He was a special friend. Sending love and prayers for Edith, Bobby, Judy and family. Jean Noah - San Antonio

Phyllis Stine

September 5, 2013

I was truly saddened to learn of Bob's passing today. He fought a good fight. I think Bob was truly a friend to many and always had a kind and encouraging word to say.

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