Robert Wayne Bridges

1940 - 2012

Robert Wayne Bridges obituary, 1940-2012, Kansas City, MO

BORN

1940

DIED

2012

FUNERAL HOME

McGilley State Line Chapel

12301 State Line Road

Kansas City, Missouri

Robert Bridges Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 16, 2012.

Robert Wayne Bridges, 71, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away Saturday, April 14, 2012. Visitation will be held Thursday, April 19th, at McGilley State Line Chapel, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. A Memorial Mass will be held Friday, April 20th, 12:00 p.m., at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 11822 Holmes, Kansas City, MO. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, Kansas City, MO, 64105 or to the Sierra Club, 440 NW Richards Road, Kansas City, MO, 64116.

Bob attended Hogan High School, received a BA in Economics from UMKC and completed a Masters at KU in Public Administration. Between degrees, Bob served four years in the United States Marine Corps and spent two years in the Peace Corps assisting with Agriculture Development. Bob retired as City Administrator of Clinton, MO, with crowning achievements including conception and completion of the Clinton Community Center, Police Station and City Hall. After marrying, Mary C. Oddo and Bob raised four boys, Frank, Scott, Michael and Bobby. Bob currently has seven grandchildren.

Bob was preceded in death by Lester Bridges, Leona and George Hilditch and Barbara Aulgar.

He will be missed.

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August 4, 2012

Beth Salvador

Bob was one of the best friends I've ever had. I am at a loss for words. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. He will be missed.

April 22, 2012

Denver Bridges

I love you and miss you, Papa. I loved when I got to see you.

April 19, 2012

We'll meet again at the Nu Way in the sky, high school friend...Marilyn Hanrahan Freeland....

April 19, 2012

Garrick Bridges

Thank you for being the greatest grandfather ever! I love you and miss you so much.- Garrick

April 19, 2012

Paul Bolda

Scott and Family,
I'm sorry for your loss and will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.

April 18, 2012

Joanne Greeley

Dear Scott & Family - please know that you are all in my thoughts & prayers at this. I am so sorry for your loss. Love, Joanne

April 18, 2012

Sandy and Sharon Scarcello

We want you and your family to know you our in our prayers.

April 18, 2012

Bob

I am grateful for the life of Mr. Bridges. Thanks to his service and to the service of others in our armed forces, my family and I have been able to lead our lives in freedom and peace.

April 18, 2012

Frank Bridges

Thanks for being such a wonderful dad and grandfather. You made all our lives richer. Love you and miss you.

April 18, 2012

Vikki Hinkle

Mary and Family
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you.

April 18, 2012

Mary and Family
I am so sorry for your loss... Bob will be missed by all, especially by his Hogan 1957 Friends and Classmates.
Joni Reist

April 18, 2012

Teresa Sparks

Mary~

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

April 17, 2012

Doris Stackhouse

Mary and Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you. RIP good friend and classmate. You will be missed.

April 17, 2012

Mary - I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Cindy Nault Gray

April 16, 2012

Chaplain Richard Reuer

I wish to extend to you and to members of your family my deepest sympathy on your loss. May the Lord's loving promises comfort you and give you strength as you walk through this difficult time. On behalf of a greatful nation as an expression of appreciation for the honorable and faithful service rendered by your loved one. “Honoring Those Who Served-Ministry� –Chaplain Richard Reuer, 1206 6th St SW, Minot, ND 58701. (If you wish a personalized memorial card mailed to you with history of playing of taps, 21 gun salute, meaning of each fold of the flag as a keepsake, please email me home address to where the card be mailed. This is a free service to fallen veteran families.) "Semper Fi"

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