Marian "Bobbie" Christo
November 08, 2014
Marian “Bobbie” Christo, 69, passed away November 8, 2014. She was born March 1, 1945, to Marion and Martha Parr in Des Moines, Iowa.
Bobbie worked as a Customer Service Representative at Source Corp before retiring. She was a professional singer and entertainer. Over the years, she worked with many bands including the one she started with her husband called The Reinvented Band. She also performed at Fan Fair in Nashville, TN. Bobbie was a recording artist, lead vocalist, sang harmony, and played the bass guitar. She loved spending time with her family and friends as well as shopping and going out for lunch.
Bobbie is survived by her husband, Byron “B.J.” of Johnston; daughter, Debbie (John) Haus of Des Moines; brother, Jack (Karen Welch) Parr of Eau Claire, WI; uncle, Jim (Bea) Bowman of Altoona; aunts, Jane Thomas of Des Moines and Mary Blile of Ankeny; the Hoa Van Luu family; as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Mike.
The family would like to thank Union Park Care Center for the excellent care and compassion they gave Bobbie during her stay.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 13, 2014, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines with burial to follow at Pine Hill Cemetery. The family will receive visitors Wednesday evening from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family in loving memory of Marian.
Online condolences may be expressed at
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
"Spike"
11/20/2014
BJ, BJ, BJ! As I said on he phone, so sorry to hear about Bobbie, wish I could have been their.
As I said on the phone, if you should need anything, you have my number.
P.S. Don't set any mouse traps! :)
Shari and Erv Fett
11/14/2014
BJ and family: We are so very sorry for your loss. Bobbie was a very special person who I know you will miss dearly. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dick and Alice Rogerson
11/12/2014
Our sincere condolences. From your former neighbors.
Mike & Joyce Castell
11/12/2014
So sorry to hear of Bobbie's passing. There are so many memories of the band years when her & Mike (as well as BJ & Mike) were in bands together. We still have the record with Bobbie on one side & Darrell Thomas on the other. It was recorded many years ago. Thoughts & prayers with you all.
Jerry Anderson
11/11/2014
B.J. I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers as you go through these difficult days ahead, If there is any way I might be of assistance to you please feel free to call me. God bless you my friend