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ROBERT HUMPHREYS Obituary

Robert B. Humphreys 1925 ~ 2009 Robert B. Humphreys passed away Sept.17, 2009 of natural causes. Born January 31, 1925 in Garfield, Utah to William O. Humphreys and Mary Shapland Humphreys. Married Wanda Grant on September 12, 1946 in Salt Lake City, Utah; later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. Attended schools in Garfield and Cyprus High School. Served in the United States Air Force during World War II. Stationed in England with the 8th Air Force. Flew as a tail gunner in a B-17 and was the only survivor of his downed airplane after a midair collision with another bomber. He was held as a Prisoner of War in Germany for six months until the end of the war. Retired from Kennecott after 35 years and had many good friends there. He enjoyed sports when he was young, especially baseball. Active in the LDS Church. Survived by his wife, Wanda; sons: Robert, Kenneth, Franklyn (Julie); sister, Mildred Defa; grandchildren: Bobby, Peter, Kris, Ronnie, Hillary, Briana, Sydney, Rick, and Brandon; great-grandchildren: Savannah, Sage, Klayre and soon to be born, Wyatt; several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by son, Jonathan; grandchildren: Trent and Graham; parents; several brothers and sisters. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, 1:00 p.m. at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 South Redwood Road, where a viewing will be held Monday, 6 - 8 p.m. and Tuesday, 12 - 12:45 p.m. Interment, Valley View Memorial Park.

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Published by The Salt Lake Tribune from Sep. 20 to Sep. 21, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for ROBERT HUMPHREYS

20 Entries

Robert Ira Humphreys

June 30, 2024

Grandpa,I can't believe it's been almost 15 years,since you left this world. And went back to heavenly Father. You finally got to see granny again. And my beautiful wife Brenda passed away in November of 2018. You all are probably having a great time. I miss you everyday
I love you so much love your oldest grandson Robert Ira Humphreys. Until we meet again. Save a place for me..

October 6, 2009

I missed the opportunity to meet him when he visited my Grandparents and Mother in the late 1950s or early 1960s. I'm the son of Charles J. Moses, the pilot of Bob's (as my father and mother knew him) B-17. His letters after the war and his visits were a great comfort to my family. I'm sure those visits must have been hard on him but they certainly showed his selflessness and that he continued to do what he felt was his duty long after the war. My sympathies to the family as I'm sure he will be sorely missed.

Charles J. Moses, Jr.

Alexandra Oborn-Enyart

September 27, 2009

Wanda,

I pray for the Lord to bring you and your family the peace and comfort that is needed at this time. Too Tall Bob is home now with our Father, and will do a tremendous and wonderful work there. Take Care and God Bless. -- Alexandra Oborn-Enyart

Pamela Morris-Oborn

September 27, 2009

Wanda, we love you and hope and pray the Lord to watch over you and your family during you're time of need. Bob lived a wonderful life and fulled his earthly estate well. He is about his Father's work now, part of that, is watching over you. Take care and God Bless. -- Pamela Morris Oborn & Charles Morris

September 26, 2009

Kris and Denise, we love you guys and are so sorry for your loss.
With love, uncle Robert, aunt kathy, kara, cory, and josh

September 21, 2009

To Wanda, Robert, Kenneth and Frank;
Our most sincere and heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to all of you as you mourn the loss of this great man. I could not have hand-picked better neighbors for the first 23 years of my life. Thank you for the memories. Bob Humphreys is, simply, a great man.
Greg and Cheryl Moss and Family
Mesa, AZ

Robinson-Finn Family

September 21, 2009

Thankyou Mr. Humphreys for your service to our country. You are a hero and a man of honor. Condolences to his wonderful family.

September 21, 2009

Bob, Frank and Julie and Families, sorry to hear about the of the loss of your father. Our prayers and deepest sympathies go out to you all.
Norm and Rose Bartell
Magna, Utah

Lee Romrell

September 21, 2009

To the Humphreys Family;
I remember listening to Bob as he told about his experience during WWII. He was the last of three "Garfied POWS" to pass on. I enjoyed the company of these hero's as we sat down for breakfast in Lake Point, and listened as the group of "Romeo's" talked about the war and the old town of Garfield. He will be missed.
a fellow Garfield resident.
Lee T. Romrell, West Jordan, Utah

Lee Romrell

September 21, 2009

To the family:
I remember talking to Bob about his experience during WWII. He will be missed, but I will always remember him as one of the three "Garfield POWS". I enjoyed listening to the stories of the "Romeo" club out at Lake Point. A fellow Garfield resident.
Lee T. Romrell, West Jordan, Utah

Betty Crosby

September 21, 2009

I send my condolence to the family of Bob Humphreys. New this family ever since the good old days of Garfield. He will be missed.

Lina Buchanan (Palei)

September 21, 2009

What a spectacular human being! Bob - you will be missed greatly!

Mike and Janene Clyde

September 21, 2009

Frank, Julie and family so sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you.

September 21, 2009

Bob Humphreys is a man of great dignity. Any time you were able to shake his hand, you left as a better person. His home was no different, as he took an interest in every visitor. We are mindful of Bob's family at this time and you are in our prayers.

The Carraways
West Valley City, UT

September 21, 2009

Sorry for your loss. Bob was a very friendly and fun person to be around and of course don't forget about the candy that he always had in his pockets.
Kathy & Mike Diston

September 21, 2009

To the family of Bob Humphreys;
Sorry to hear about the passing of your dad and husband, wish we could have been there for you. You're in our thoughts and prayers. We will miss him as he was a good man.

Your friends,
Les & Pam Taylor
Everton Mo.

September 20, 2009

We loved Bob, and will miss him greatly. He always asked where "on the road again" was, and when he would be home. He always wanted to know what he could do for me, and always reminded me to call him if I needed him. True friends are a blessing, and we will all have one less friend with Bob's passing. He will be missed by us all. Kathy & Dallas Richardson, W Valley City, UT

Raymond Howarth

September 20, 2009

To the family of Bob Humphreys:
Bob was my best man, when I was married to Shirley Butters in October 1945, and we remained the best of friends through all of these years. He often mentioned July 24, 1946, when he, Wanda, Shirley, and I spent a picnic together in Liberty Park after the parade. Since 1997, Bob and I were drawn closer together, because we spent time in a weekly VA PTSD group meeting, and in a semi-weekly POW rap group, and we always attended the yearly POW luncheons at the Airport Hilton. Whenever he would call me on the telephone, hiw first words were always, "Ray, what can I do for you?" Just his telephone call was all I ever needed. I am going to miss "my buddy' very much.

LaRae Kekacs

September 20, 2009

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Vickie "Humphreys" Stevenson

September 20, 2009

Kenny and family, sorry to hear about your dad passing away. Hope is well for you all at this sad time. may god bless and watch over you all at this time.

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