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Robert Paul “Bob” Hoover

Birth	:	23 Aug 1910 Harper, Harper County, Kansas, USA
Death	:	15 Apr 2003 Attica, Harper County, Kansas, USA
Burial	:	Doughty Road/Ainslie St Cemetery, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire Unitary Authority, England
Plot	:	Lot 943, Sp 7
Inscription	:	"Bob" Together forever Aug. 5, 1934
Description	:	Robert Paul Hoover was born August 23, 1910 to Melville Leaman Hoover and Iva Zora oe Hoover. Bob, his parents and his sister and brothers lived on a farm near Star Center. Bob attended country schools and graduated from Harper High School in 1930. He married Laura Isabel Mayberry on August 5, 1934. They were married for 68 1/2 years. To this union were born 3 daughters; Velda Joyce, Gail Lea, and Karen Kay. Bob worked at Adamson Oil and Boeing Aircraft until 1945 when he and his brother Forrest, owned and operated Hoove Super Service... Read More	Robert Paul Hoover was born August 23, 1910 to Melville Leaman Hoover and Iva Zora oe Hoover. Bob, his parents and his sister and brothers lived on a farm near Star Center. Bob attended country schools and graduated from Harper High School in 1930. He married Laura Isabel Mayberry on August 5, 1934. They were married for 68 1/2 years. To this union were born 3 daughters; Velda Joyce, Gail Lea, and Karen Kay. Bob worked at Adamson Oil and Boeing Aircraft until 1945 when he and his brother Forrest, owned and operated Hoove Super Service Station and Grocery until 1960. Bob then became a real estate broker and owned the Bob Hoover Agency, and worked with his brother Herb in Hoover Construction from 1960 to 1989. Bob was a life-long member of the Harper United Methodist Church serving as Sunday School Superintendent, Church Secretary and on all of the church boards. He was a Past Master of the Harper Masonic Lodge and belonged to the Order of the Eastern Star. He and two of his brothers, Hoyt and Forrest, received their 50-year membership ins at the same time. He also served on the Harper Board of Education and was pokice judge for the City of Harper. His parents, 5 brothers and one sister preceded Bob in death. He leaves his family to celebrate his life. His wife, Isabel, daughters Velda & Jim Walsh, Gail & Lyle Pearl, all from Harper, Karen and Clay McDermeit of Albuquerque, New Mexico, his eight grandchildren, 14 great grandchidren and one great-great grandchild. Bob was a kind and gentle man, a man who considered his brothes to be his best friends. He loved the great outdoors, traveling the United Staes and spending as much time as possible in Red River, New Mexic, standing in a cold stream fishing as long as he could see the end of his pole. In August when Kansas was sweltering Bob and his beloved Izzy would be enjoying the cool das and nights of Red River. Ove the years his brothers and several friends from Harper would join them there. Many of you remember his World War II surplus Army Jeep. The name of this fine behicle was Adolph and he faithfully carried Bob's family and friends on lots of fishing and hunting trips, as well as providing lots of fun for his daughtes and their friends. Bob taught his family by example, teaching us to respect our elders and to give back what is given to you. He encouraged us to be independent, to stand up for what was right and to have a good time along the way.

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

Where is Robert Paul “Bob” Hoover's memorial?
Robert Paul “Bob” Hoover's memorial is located at: Doughty Road/Ainslie St Cemetery, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire Unitary Authority, England.
When did Robert Paul “Bob” Hoover death?
Robert Paul “Bob” Hoover death on 15 Apr 2003 in Attica, Harper County, Kansas, USA

Family Members:

Parent

Mellville Leander Hoover

(1871 - 1950)

Iva Zara Poe Hoover

(1882 - 1961)

Spouse

Mrs Laura Isabel “Izzy” Mayberry Hoover

(1914 - 2007)

Siblings

Hoyt Emerson Hoover

(1902 - 1999)

Forrest Melville Hoover

(1914 - 2001)

Children

Velda Joyce Hoover Walsh

(1936 - 2017)

Karen Kay Hoover McDermeit

(1943 - 2021)

Flowers:

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