Robert Martin, 68, of Grain Valley, MO passed away December 26, 2014 at his home. There will be a visitation from 2:00 to 4:00pm Saturday January 3, 2015 with a memorial service to follow at 4:00 pm at the Meyers Funeral Chapel Blue Springs, MO. There will also be a celebration of Robert’s Life following the service at the Elks Lodge No 2509 100 NE Brizendine Rd. Blue Springs, MO. Memorial contributions may be sent to Crossroads Hospice and Children’s Mercy Hospital to the Rory Stewart Memorial Fund. Condolences may be sent in Robert’s name to meyersfuneralchapel.com.
Robert was born August 11, 1946 in Cleveland, Ohio the son of Drew Noble and Margaret (LaDu) Martin who preceded him in death. Robert was a US Navy Veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Elks Lodge No 2509 were he was the past Exulted Ruler and Trustee, he was also a member of the American Legion Post #499, and a past VFW member. He was also preceded in death by a daughter Christina Rae Kelly and grandson Rory Stewart.
Survivors include his wife, Marlene Martin of the home; son, Brian Kelly and wife, Amber of Omaha, NE; daughters: Danielle Edelman of Omaha, NE, and Elaine Stewart and husband, Michael of Smithville, MO; brother, Drew Martin and wife, Cari of Grain Valley, MO; grandchildren: Kristen and Jacob Stewart, Reagan and Elena Kelly, and Hannah and Emma Edelman; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Our Deepest Sympathy to you and the Family
Marlene,
I am so sorry for your loss. I will always remember the twinkle in Bob’s eyes when he was joking around.
Lorelei
Marlene, we will miss seeing Bob’s sweet smile. He was a great guy and always made everyone feel like they were important to him. God Bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Marlene:
I carry your heart, in mine. I know your loss and your pain. I will forever cherish the high school memories, Bob, Drew, Jim Wilson & I shared. They were priceless. Another wonderful time was in Tampa with you, Bob, Drew, Cari. John & I. I don’t know if I’ve laughed that hard since. I pray for you to have peace.
Much love!
Marlene,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God bless you and you family in this time of sorrow. He will be missed!
From the Schultz family of Fairfax, Virginia
Our thoughts and prayers of comfort are with you always.
Judy and Rich
Marlene & Drew,
Please know that Bob leaves many memories in the hearts of his old friends – grade school and high school classmates. Although I’ve been out of touch with Bob for many years, I always remember him fondly. You & your family are in my prayers.
Marlene, Drew, Cari, and the rest of the Martin family. I’m so sorry for your loss. Bob and I were schoolmates and he is remembered as a nice guy. RIP my friend.
I am so sorry to hear of Bob’s passing and the Martin families loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Marlene and Family,
So sorry for your loss. We are keeping your family is in our thoughts and prayers. I will always be appreciative of the care and compassion you and Bob showed to our family during the passing of our father, Larry Martin. Bob was a very good man, and the imprint he left on so many lives will go on and on.
The “other” Martin Family
Our deepest sympathy to you Marlene, Drew and Cari. Bob was a friend of ours from high school. Such a fun guy and brother Drew, lots of fond and funny memories.
I am grateful for the life of Mr. Martin. 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.
We will miss seeing Bob’s smiling face in Pulmonary Rehab. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love Michelle, Dana and Judy
Marlene, Drew, and Cari
When we lose someone we love we feel like we can’t go on, but to honor them we do because that is what they would have wanted. Bob was a gift to us all and we have been blessed to have had him in our lives.
Love to you all.
Marlene, Ellen and I will remember the visit we had with you and Bob a few months ago and at that time we could see how Bob had gone down hill. Now the “Book of Life” has been closed on Bob’s life but life goes on for you. You both had a great time as husband and wife for 21 years. Life is not aways fair but life is life and we know that you will continue life as Bob would have wanted it. See you this Saturday. Your brother. Love always. Gene/Ellen
Marlene, Ellen and I were happy that we were able to see you and Bob in your home several months ago. Bob clearly was going down hill but he was still the same gracious man that we always knew during previous visits. The “Book of Life” has now closed on Bob Martin but life goes on and I am sure that you will be up to living the life that Bob would have wanted you to. We will always remember him. Looking forward to seeing you this Saturday. Your brother Gene. Love to you and your family. Gene/Ellen Schwartz
Marlene, Drew & family, We are very sorry to hear about your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Recalling the fun time that we had with your family during our last visit to KC, MO. Remember also meeting Marlene the first time at the 1994 WGHS Class Reunion at the Sheraton Beachwood and thinking what a great couple you make. Bob has carried many flags over those 20 years. We’ll be there in spirit with a final salute and fly the red, white & blue in honor of him one more time. Thank you for the memories, Al & Deb
Marlene, our hearts go out to you. Bob was a fun guy to be around and a very dedicated Elk. He will be truly missed.
With all our LOVE, Don & Kathleen
I lost track of Bobby after sending Christmas cards for many, many years. I am so sorry to hear of his passing, the same year his Uncle Bob (his namesake) died. I know they have found each other in Heaven.