Robert “Bob” Edgar Houseman, 73, of Independence Missouri passed away on January 21, 2022. A mass will be held at St. Ann’s Parish, 10113 E. Lexington Ave. Independence Mo 64053 at 10:00 a.m. on February 26, 2022. A Memorial will immediately follow at The Veterans of Foreign Wars located at 12810 E. Kentucky Rd. Sugar Creek, Missouri. Lunch will be served.
Bob was born in Independence Missouri on July 19, 1948. He graduated from Lee’s Summit High School. He joined the Army in 1968. Bob married the love of his life, Deborah Ann (Shawhan) where they spent the next 40 years celebrating the joys of life together. Family vacations to Las Vegas, Colorado, Texas & Florida whether by plane or R.V. Vacationing in Mexico or cruising the Caribbean. In his early days he enjoyed his days playing guitar in a band (Midwestern Rockies) with his buddies, golfing and softball. He enjoyed many B.B.Q. competitions with his best pal and Brother-in-law Terry. Later in life his true passion was spending time with family & friends at the Lake of the Ozarks boating, fishing and barbecuing. He retired from Frederick/Blount Mfg. after 40 years of dedication and service.
Bob is survived by his loving wife Deborah, His son Daniel W. Porter (Leslie), His daughter Tammy D. R. Herndon (Stephen) Michael D. Houseman (Candace) , his grandchildren Jessica A. Cahill, Robert M. Houseman, Kyle D. Houseman, Jacob R Porter, Ross A.L. Herndon, and Riley A. Porter and his great grandson Kameron L. Cahill, His brothers Kenny Dyer, Joe Dyer, Roy E. Houseman Jr.(Brenda), Sister Patricia Stillwell (David), brothers-in-law James Shawhan (Josephine) & Terry Shawhan (Mary) nephews & nieces Aaron Houseman (Tina) and his children, Kim Harris (Heather) and their children, Jason A. Houseman (Tracie) and his children, Phillip Houseman, Troy Meyers ( Beverly) and their child, Kelly Meyers and her children, April Meyers & Christie Goode (Danny) and their children, Jennifer Shawhan and her children, Jefferey Shawhan and his children, Jason Shawhan (Casey) and their children, Joseph Shawhan (Sarah) and their children, Michael Shawhan (Amber) and their children, Jack Shawhan (Jennifer) and their children.
Preceded in death by his father Roy E. Houseman Sr., his mother Daisy Eva Dyer Houseman (Horrell) , his mother and father-in-law James W. & Rosemary Shawhan, his sister Virginia Dyer Harle and brothers Richard & Leon Dyer.
His ashes will be interred at Mound Grove Cemetery (South Gate 3) in Independence Missouri at a later date. Donations to Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute at Centerpoint in his name are welcome.
Arrangements: Royer’s New Salem Funeral Home, Independence, MO 816-796-8600