Herbert Kendall VanVactor Jr.
Herbert Kendall VanVactor Jr.
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1949 - 2024
Stanberry, MO: Herbert Kendall VanVactor, Jr. 75, of Stanberry, MO passed away Thursday, October 24th 2024 near Parnell, MO.
He was born August 15th, 1949 in Bethany, Harrison County, MO the son of Herbert Kendall and Alice Mildred (York) VanVactor.
On December 21st, 1974, he married Beverly Ann Mitchell in Sheridan, MO at the Christian Church. She survives of the home.
Herb grew up in Stanberry, MO and graduated from Stanberry High School, class of 1967. He continued his studies at Northwest Missouri State University where he earned his Bachelor and Master degrees in Education. Herb taught for several years in northwest Missouri. He eventually returned home to Stanberry where he worked as an insurance agent for 37 years. He was an active member of the community serving on multiple boards and committees including the School Board, Hawthorne Foundation, Booster Club, City Council, and Golf Club Board.
Herb was an avid outdoorsman, who loved hunting and fishing. He was also a big supporter of Stanberry Athletics and a huge Northwest Bearcat fan.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Dean; his mom, Alice and dad, Herb Sr.
In addition to his wife, Bev, he is survived by his 3 sons, Brett (Cami), Platte City, MO; Darin (Olivia), Silver Lake, KS; and Cody (Jessica), Joplin MO; 9 grandchildren, Addison, Mason, Brock, Maclin, Matthew, Wade, Bella, Faith, and Lila and his sister, Marge Sowards.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, October 28 at the First Christian Church, Stanberry, MO under the direction of Roberson Funeral Home, Stanberry, MO. Cremation with inurnment will be at a later date following the service. The family will receive friends from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Sunday at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials be made to the Stanberry Booster Club and/or Hawthorne Foundation and /or Stanberry Golf Club in care of Roberson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 153, Stanberry, MO 64489. Online condolences may be left at www.robersonfuneralhome.com
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