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Robert Bowlby

May 10, 2018
Kalamazoo, MI

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65, of Kalamazoo, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on Thursday, May 10. He was born December 13, 1952 in Kalamazoo, MI, the son of Stanley and Jeane (Vernia) Bowlby. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is remembered by the love of his life, his wife of 12 yrs, Velma (Haney) Bowlby; his children, Kris (TJ) Stirn, Bob Bowlby, Melonie (Jim) Rousch, Jim (Kristen) Bowlby, Don (Regina) Rogers, Jennifer (Mike) Cory, Kelly (Rob) Rogers; Tina (Tim) Robinson, Jamey Dennison, Andrea Jewett; his mother-in-law, Shirley Voss; as well as grandkids, great-grandkids, brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews that he loved very much. He grew up in Plainwell and also lived in Parchment for many years. You may have known him as Bob or Bo, but most likely you knew him as the guy who would be there when you needed him. His heart was larger than life and he proved with his actions that you don't have to be blood to be family. He loved cookouts and camping with family and friends, his animals, and cracking jokes. For over 30 years, he worked as a millrat for Crown Vantage followed by 12 years at International Paper. He also owned his own business for a short time called Bo's Boys Construction. He was a believer in God, a true family man, and hero to his wife and many others. A memorial service led by Leroy Abernathy will be held at 1:00 Saturday, June 2 at Kalamazoo First Assembly of God located at 5550 Oakland Dr., Portage, MI. In honor of Bob's love for grilling in the backyard, there will be a cookout held at his sister's home following the service.