1931
Robert
2014
Robert Jessie Stockham
August 19, 1931 — October 7, 2014
Robert Jessie Stockham, age 83 of Hastings, passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2014.
Robert was born on August 19, 1931 the son of Irene (LuLa) (Jones) Stockham and Ruben (Jack) Stockham of Battle Creek.
Robert attended Battle Creek Central elementary, until the family moved to Nashville, Michigan. He graduated from Nashville High School in 1949. Bob married his High School sweetheart Louise Maurer in 1950. He worked very hard all of his life, as a farmer, house painter, concrete pourer, was employed by Purina Chows and E.W. Bliss, were he retired. Bob traveled extensively for E.W. Bliss as a repairman.
Bob became a catholic with his daughter, Renee in the 1960's and remained a faithful parishioner of St. Rose all his life. He served on the Hastings Township Hall.
Bob's hobbies included his children's activities, hunting, fishing with his brother Bill, camping, gardening and wood cutting. Bob and wife, Louise were the host family at the Lake Gogibic State Park in the UP for many years, making many friends along the way.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Louise and brother, Theodore (Wilma) Stockham.
Bob is survived by his son, Stanley (Jody) Stockham, daughters, Renee' Stockham, Susanne (Mike) Stehr, brothers, William (Bobbie) Stockham, grandchildren: Joe, Jack, Tara, Patti, Matt, Tracy, many great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Bob was married for 50 years to his wife, Louise (Maurer) and then had the honor of being best friends with Barbra Morrison of Lake Odessa for many years. She was very caring and loving and the family is grateful for her care.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Rose of Lima Church or a charity of ones choice.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, October 9, 2014 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings from 5pm until 7pm.
A funeral mass will be held on Friday, October 10, 2014 at 11:00 am, at the St. Rose of Lima Church in Hastings. Fr. Stephan Philip celebrant. Interment will take place at Hastings Township Cemetery.
A luncheon will follow the interment at the church.
Robert was born on August 19, 1931 the son of Irene (LuLa) (Jones) Stockham and Ruben (Jack) Stockham of Battle Creek.
Robert attended Battle Creek Central elementary, until the family moved to Nashville, Michigan. He graduated from Nashville High School in 1949. Bob married his High School sweetheart Louise Maurer in 1950. He worked very hard all of his life, as a farmer, house painter, concrete pourer, was employed by Purina Chows and E.W. Bliss, were he retired. Bob traveled extensively for E.W. Bliss as a repairman.
Bob became a catholic with his daughter, Renee in the 1960's and remained a faithful parishioner of St. Rose all his life. He served on the Hastings Township Hall.
Bob's hobbies included his children's activities, hunting, fishing with his brother Bill, camping, gardening and wood cutting. Bob and wife, Louise were the host family at the Lake Gogibic State Park in the UP for many years, making many friends along the way.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Louise and brother, Theodore (Wilma) Stockham.
Bob is survived by his son, Stanley (Jody) Stockham, daughters, Renee' Stockham, Susanne (Mike) Stehr, brothers, William (Bobbie) Stockham, grandchildren: Joe, Jack, Tara, Patti, Matt, Tracy, many great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Bob was married for 50 years to his wife, Louise (Maurer) and then had the honor of being best friends with Barbra Morrison of Lake Odessa for many years. She was very caring and loving and the family is grateful for her care.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Rose of Lima Church or a charity of ones choice.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, October 9, 2014 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings from 5pm until 7pm.
A funeral mass will be held on Friday, October 10, 2014 at 11:00 am, at the St. Rose of Lima Church in Hastings. Fr. Stephan Philip celebrant. Interment will take place at Hastings Township Cemetery.
A luncheon will follow the interment at the church.
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