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James Robert “Bob” Simpson

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Birth	:	10 Jul 1921 Dickinson County, Kansas, USA
Death	:	16 Aug 2013 Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas, USA
Burial	:	Memorial Park Cemetery, Lawrence, Douglas County, USA
Coordinate	:	38.9552994, -95.2153015
Plot	:	Mausoleum
Description	:	James Robert Simpson died at Pioneer Ridge Care Center, Lawrence, Kansas at the age of 92. He was entombed at the Memorial Park Mausoleum. He was the son of Lottie Anna Anderson Simpson and John Wesley Simpson. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Mary of 56 years, his three brothers, John, Raymond, and Kenneth Simpson, and his long time dance partner and companion, Areta Meyer. Bob graduated from Chapman High School in Chapman, Kansas. He married Mary Virginia Klamm on June 10, 1943, while serving in the Army during World War II. Bob... Read More	James Robert Simpson died at Pioneer Ridge Care Center, Lawrence, Kansas at the age of 92. He was entombed at the Memorial Park Mausoleum. He was the son of Lottie Anna Anderson Simpson and John Wesley Simpson. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Mary of 56 years, his three brothers, John, Raymond, and Kenneth Simpson, and his long time dance partner and companion, Areta Meyer. Bob graduated from Chapman High School in Chapman, Kansas. He married Mary Virginia Klamm on June 10, 1943, while serving in the Army during World War II. Bob was a radar technician in the Pacific Theatre during World War II, tasked with fixing the radar on a camouflaged island mountain in the Pacific, while monitoring enemy ships and planes. He worked for over 30 years at Kansas Power and Light in Lawrence, Kansas as a Maintenance Supervisor. For 35 years starting in 1953, Bob was very active in the Boy Scouts of America, both while his boys were in the organization, and long after. He received many honors from the organization (Silver Beaver Award, Scouting Appreciation Award, National Distinguished Award, Order of the Arrow, and District Award of Merit). He was a member of the Free Methodist Church in Lawrence, Kansas. Bob was also active with The Gideons International and the Cattlemen's Association.

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Where is James Robert “Bob” Simpson's memorial?
James Robert “Bob” Simpson's memorial is located at: Memorial Park Cemetery, Lawrence, Douglas County, USA.
When did James Robert “Bob” Simpson death?
James Robert “Bob” Simpson death on 16 Aug 2013 in Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas, USA
Where are the coordinates of the James Robert “Bob” Simpson's memorial?
Latitude: 38.9552994
Longitude: -95.2153015

Family Members:

Parent

John Wesley Simpson

(1878 - 1950)

Lottie Anna Anderson Simpson

(1902 - 1987)

Spouse

Mary V. Klamm Simpson

(1924 - 1999)

Siblings

John Carroll Simpson

(1920 - 1921)

Kenneth L. Simpson

(1927 - 2009)

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