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Robert Lee “Bob” Washburn

Birth	:	10 Sep 1928 Chanute, Neosho County, Kansas, USA
Death	:	4 Oct 2018 Neosho County, Kansas, USA
Burial	:	Memorial Park Cemetery, Chanute, Neosho County, USA
Coordinate	:	37.6672700, -95.4426700
Description	:	Robert “Bob” Lee Washburn, 90, of Chanute, KS passed away at Neosho Memorial Regional on October 4, 2018. He was born on September 10, 1928 in Chanute to Franklin Ashley and Fay Sarah (Burgess) Washburn. Bob married Vesta Jean Leroy on May 17, 1953 at Zion Lutheran Church in Chanute, KS. They celebrated 56 years of marriage before she preceded him in death in June of 2009. Bob was born the youngest of seven children and graduated from Chanute High in 1947. After graduation, he joined the United States Navy and was a proud veteran... Read More	Robert “Bob” Lee Washburn, 90, of Chanute, KS passed away at Neosho Memorial Regional on October 4, 2018. He was born on September 10, 1928 in Chanute to Franklin Ashley and Fay Sarah (Burgess) Washburn. Bob married Vesta Jean Leroy on May 17, 1953 at Zion Lutheran Church in Chanute, KS. They celebrated 56 years of marriage before she preceded him in death in June of 2009. Bob was born the youngest of seven children and graduated from Chanute High in 1947. After graduation, he joined the United States Navy and was a proud veteran of the Korean War. He grew up working for his dad at the family business, Washburn Service Station, and eventually purchased the business for himself. The service station was a fixture in Chanute until Bob’s retirement in 1991. Bob was a talker, who liked river fishing, attending family reunions, daily coffee breaks at the Orchid Buffet with his coffee club, and enjoyed coaching youth baseball for his son, Larry, and continued even after his son outgrew it. He loved watching the KC Royals, Chiefs, and KU basketball, but especially enjoyed attending meetings during his lifelong membership in the American Legion and VFW. Bob was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church. Survivors include: Children: Jolene Remsberg and husband Bruce of Pittsburg, KS Mike Washburn of El Dorado, KS Keith Washburn of Chanute, KS Larry Washburn and wife Diana of Chanute, KS Brother-In-Law: Robert Leroy of Chanute, KS Sister-In-Laws: Shirley Leroy of Chanute, KS Glenda Leroy of Chanute, KS 7 Grandchildren 18 Great Grandchildren 2 Great-Great Grandchildren Numerous Nieces and Nephews Bob was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Delpha, Mary, Nellie, and Edith; and brothers, Franklin “Bill” and Harold “Tom”. Visitation has been scheduled for Monday, October 8, 2018 from 6-8:00 pm at Countryside Funeral Home – Gibson Chapel. A service will be held on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Chanute, KS and interment will follow at Memorial Park. Chanute Honor Guard will be in charge of military honors. Memorials have been suggested to the Sonshine Preschool or Wounded Warriors and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home. Arrangements have been entrusted to Countryside Funeral Home 16 N. Forest, Chanute, KS. 66720.

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Robert Lee “Bob” Washburn's memorial is located at: Memorial Park Cemetery, Chanute, Neosho County, USA.
When did Robert Lee “Bob” Washburn death?
Robert Lee “Bob” Washburn death on 4 Oct 2018 in Neosho County, Kansas, USA
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Latitude: 37.6672700
Longitude: -95.4426700

Family Members:

Parent

Franklin Ashley “Frank” Washburn

(1899 - 1972)

Faye Sarah Burgess Washburn

(1899 - 1955)

Spouse

Vesta Jean Leroy Washburn

(1929 - 2009)

Siblings

Mary Alta Washburn Kustanborter

(1921 - 2001)

Children

Keith Leroy Washburn

(1958 - 2020)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Memorial Park Cemetery
Chanute, Neosho County, USA
Coordinate: 37.6672700, -95.4426700

2. Elmwood Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.6685982, -95.4443970

3. Grace Episcopal Church Columbarium
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Coordinate: 37.6674995, -95.4000015

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Coordinate: 37.6966553, -95.4754868

8. Union Valley Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.6899490, -95.5244064

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Coordinate: 37.6819000, -95.3373700

14. New Light
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Coordinate: 37.6019900, -95.5160000

15. Crane Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.6016998, -95.5158005

16. Cottage Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.7588920, -95.4447770

17. South Valley Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.6124992, -95.3424988

18. Big Creek Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.7035000, -95.3234200

19. Shaw Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.6156006, -95.3161011

20. Saint Peters Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.7757988, -95.4019012

21. Leanna Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.7328600, -95.3240200

22. Galemore Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.7762100, -95.3973100

23. Urbana Cemetery
Urbana, Neosho County, USA
Coordinate: 37.5530167, -95.3784103

24. Ellison Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.7877998, -95.5242004