Robert M. Bateson's Obituary
Robert (Bob) M. Bateson passed away on Thursday December 24, 2009 at the Twilight Manor in Howard, Kansas. Bob, as he liked to be called, was born on October 8, 1921 to Lloyd “Pappy†and Nellie (Sexton) Bateson in rural Elk County, on the Bateson farm.
Bob grew up on the farm with his older brother Clair and younger sister Lucille. Bob graduated from the Severy High School class of 1939. Bob continued to farm and reside on the farm most of his life.
On February 5, 1961, he married Joan Burnham at the Severy United Methodist Church. To this union, they had three children: Maureen, Robert and Morris. In January 2005, Bob moved to the Howard Twilight Manor.
Bob is survived by:
Daughter:
Maureen Smith of Kansas City, Kansas
Son:
Morris Bateson and wife Karla of Teguciagalpa, Honduras
Four Grandchildren:
Amanda and Alicia Smith of Kansas City
Maria and Carlos Bateson of Tegucigalpa, Honduras
Several Nieces and Nephews
Bob is preceded in death by his wife Joan and son Robert
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, December 30, 2009 at South Lawn Cemetery, in Severy with Pastor Robin Haines officiating. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Severy United Methodist Church or the charity of your choice and may be sent to the funeral home. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.countrysidefh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Zimmerman Funeral Home 206 E. Washing, P.O. Box 1233, Howard, KS. 67349
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