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Robert George "Bob" Bope

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BOPE Robert G. "Bob" Robert George "Bob" Bope, 78, of Kewadin, died on Wednesday, April 16, 2008, at Birchwood - Tendercare of Traverse City. Bob was born in Toledo, Ohio, on January 14, 1930, the son of Robert A. and Marie (Detter) Bope. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in the Military Police. Bob was member of the Millwright and Pile Drivers Union LU1393 for nearly 60 years. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Elk Rapids and also St. Thomas Catholic Church in Toledo, Ohio. Bob married Jeanne E. Tangeman on January 8, 1982, in Adrian, Michigan. Bob is survived by his wife of 26 years, Jeanne E. Bope of Kewadin; two sons, Robert C. Bope of Phoenix Arizona and James M. (Ingrid) Bope of Florida; two daughters, Michaele Marshall of Strongsville, Ohio and Jennifer (Yen) Lan of Portland, Oregon; six grand- children, his brother, Donald J. Bope of Toledo, Ohio and his niece, Deborah L. Sheskey of Toledo, Ohio. As per Bob's wishes cremation has taken place and a Memorial Mass will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Elk Rapids, MI, May 27th, at 11:00 a.m. Arrangements have been entrusted to Covell Funeral Home, Elk Rapids.

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Published by The Blade from Apr. 20 to Apr. 22, 2008.

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Jean Rhodes

April 12, 2019

Oh Jeanne, It is so hard to believe it has been 10 years today. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless.

Doug & Gwen Micham

April 23, 2008

Don & Debbie, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Marilyn Berti

April 22, 2008

Dear Jeanne, You're in my thoughts and prayers. Am so glad that I got to know you both, if only for a little while. May all your special memories bring comfort in time.
In deepest sympathy,

Jean Rhodes

April 21, 2008

Dear Jeanne ~ How absolutely amazingy to have spoken with you on that very day, as you returned from your sister's service. My prayers, thoughts and best wishes have been with you since your message to me ~ when you are ready, please call again. You will always have a place to stay in TC when and if you need it...

galen and Richard Krupka

April 21, 2008

We have been with you in our prayers throughout this difficult time. May you both find peace and comfort in the knowledge that Bob is now comfortable. You will be together again. For now know that you did everything and more to make him comfortable.

Ted and Joan Wain

April 20, 2008

God Bless.....

Rodney Schell

April 20, 2008

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Mark Garner

April 19, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Mark & Libby Garner

Larry Binkley

April 18, 2008

My the Lord Bless him and keep him in the hollow of his hand

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