Robert "Bob" Heathcote
June 24, 2018
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Robert “Bob” G. Heathcote, 78, passed away peacefully at Legacy Lodge in Chariton on Sunday, June 24, 2018, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Robert was born August 7, 1939, in Des Moines, Iowa to James and Ada (Brown) Heathcote. He attended Amos Hiatt School and East High School in Des Moines. He was self-taught in computers and computer programming. Bob was employed for many years as a carpet installer and again for many years as a computer programmer.
Bob loved life and lived it to the fullest. He loved learning and was happy to share what he learned by teaching others. He had a natural gift of teaching and shared his knowledge of computers and a wide range of topics as he encouraged others with their understanding. He had a deep love of family and friends. Bob loved music and dancing, bowling, camping, movies, stock car races, and the Iowa State Fair.
Bob is survived by his children, Robert “Robie” B. Heathcote and Julie Bishop; longtime companion, Jane Fitzgerald; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews; brother, James (Marilyn) Heathcote; sisters, Gloria Reynolds and Etta (Bob) Kimmel; and the mother of his children, LaDonna Heathcote. He will also be missed by many dear friends and relatives.
He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Gay Lynn Grimm; brothers, Jack, Bill and Charles Heathcote; and sisters, Karen Heathcote, Geneva Taber and Elizabeth Kalar Clouse.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, June 28, 2018, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Funeral service will begin at 1:00 p.m., Friday, June 29, also at Hamilton’s, and will conclude with burial at Laurel Hill Cemetery.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Bud Taber
06/30/2018
The things I will always remember the most my uncle Bob is first and foremost is his great laugh. He had a great, huge loud and contagious laugh !!! Uncle Bob was always the life of the party and able to cheer my mother up whenever he came to visit her!! I know he was her favorite brother, sorry Jim!! another thing I remember is what a great dancer he was and how much my Mom loved to dance with him and would never ever pass up a chance for a dance!! Uncle Bob never let her down even if it was just a radio at The Shores, or a band at the AM Vets club. She would wear Uncle Bob out and he would just keep dancing with her and for that I was always grateful. It gave her so much joy! I also know now that my Mom has a dance partner up in Heaven!!! Uncle Bob I hope you got your Blue Suede Shoes packed you are going to need them !!!
Meanwhile we will miss you down here !!! All of my heartfelt condolences to you Jane, Robbie, Julie and the rest of the Family.
Love Bud and Marilee Taber
Mary Gutierrez
06/28/2018
My condolences to the family. May you find comfort in GOD'S word, Isaiah 26:19; Rev.21:4,5; and also at jw.org. for more support during this difficult time.
Sherry (Heathcote) Senne
06/27/2018
The things I remember most about Uncle Bob. He had a big old car, ( I think it was a Ford ) and he would pick me up to babysit. His car was immaculate, the cleanest car I ever rode in. He could dance like John Travolta! At a party he lifted my aunt above his head, then twirled her around. They could have competed on Dancing with the Stars. The last time I saw him, I was so happy to visit with him. Heartbroken when Kate texted me that he had passed. Rest easy Uncle Bob. I hope you're dancing with the Angels.
Rose and Larry Fitzgerald
06/26/2018
Sending our deepest sympathy to Bob's family and to our sister Jane. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Bruce McCabe
06/26/2018
Bob and I were friends for 65 years.
I considered him my best friend. When I was in high school my mother and I needed to move and Bob and his brother Bill showed up with a large truck and loaded up all of her furnishings and moved us to a new location. Countless times over the years Bob was there for me, whether I needed help or just simple advice. His passing leaves a huge void in my life and I am deeply saddened. I would give anything if he and I could play cards again or just visit. Rest In Peace my dear friend.