Robert (Bob) E.Canterbury, 68 of Blue Springs, Missouri passed away on January 14, 2013.
The Memorial service will be held at 2:00p.m. on Saturday, January 19, 2013 at Speaks (Buckner Chapel), 300 Adams, Buckner, Missouri , 64016. (816) 650-5555. Flowers would be welcomed.
Bob was born in Independence, Missouri on June 26,1944. He graduated from Van Horn High School. He was a member of the United States Air Force.
Bob worked as a switchmen for Burlington Northern Railroad and an engineer for United Pacific Railroad for over 30 years.
Bob is survived by his wife Sandy of Independence Missouri, his brother Hubert (Bud) Canterbury (Sherrel) of Witchita, Kansas, sister Jean Steinman of Independence, Missouri, sister Thelma Anderson (Jerry) of Texas, daughter Pamela Evans (Greg) of Independence Missouri, son Jeffrey Canterbury of Oak Grove, daughter Lisa Fitzroy (Marc) of Newton, Kansas, daughter Christine Handy (Kevin) of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, grandchildren, great children, nieces and nephews and many friends.
Bob is preceded in death by his parents Hubert and Bessie Canterbury, uncle Robert Cartmill and his beloved son, Bobby.
Bob will be creamated an lie in interment at Buckner Cemetary with his parents.