BORN

1950

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes

621 South Jefferson

Mason, Michigan

Robert Waterhouse Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 9, 2017.

Spartans lose one of their biggest fans...
Robert Elvin Waterhouse, 67, of Mason, Michigan passed away on May 8, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and America Waterhouse and his two nieces. Surviving to cherish his memory are his wife, Mary Waterhouse (Floeter); his 3 children, Stacy (Ken) Wood, Christopher (Christy) Waterhouse, Heather Kilvington; siblings, Arden Waterhouse, Beth Taylor, Del (Kim) Waterhouse, Tina (Randel) Grove; 9 grandchildren; and 1 great- grandchild.
Bob "Pops" Waterhouse worked at General Motors for 30 years as a team coordinator. The family will remember Bob as a loving husband, caring brother, a wonderful dad and grandfather.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 13, 2017 at St. James Catholic Church, 1010 S. Lansing St., Mason, MI 48854 with Fr. Kusi Cobona officiating. The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Friday, May 12, 2017 with the Rosary being prayed at 7 p.m. at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 621 S. Jefferson St., Mason MI 48854.
Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to St. Mary's Church Cemetery (Mount Calvary). Donations should be sent to St. Mary Catholic Church, 157 High St., Williamston, MI 48895. Memories and online condolences may be shared with the family at www.grbdmason.com.

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May 13, 2017

kathleen mckay

Blessing to Mary and Family. Will miss his smile and that wonderful laugh he had (still has). Love YOU ALL

May 12, 2017

Angie Floeter

Mary, I met Bob years ago, and remember that he was a lovely man. I forget the occasion but he was hale, interested, and easy to talk with. My condolences sweet Mary for you and the family's loss.

May 10, 2017

Mike and Mary Topham

Mary, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

May 9, 2017

Bonnie Nevins

So sorry for your loss Beth.....

May 9, 2017

A'Lisa Franco Carrillo

In loving memory

May 9, 2017

Beth Taylor

To the best brother a sister could hope for. Love you always.

May 9, 2017

Laura Bohnett

With Our Love

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Memorial Events
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May

12

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes

621 South Jefferson, Mason, MI 48854

May

12

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes

621 South Jefferson, Mason, MI 48854

May

12

Rosary

7:00 p.m.

Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes

621 South Jefferson, Mason, MI 48854

May

13

Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

St. James Catholic Church

1010 S. Lansing St, Mason, MI

Funeral services provided by:

Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes

621 South Jefferson, Mason, MI 48854

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