John Robert "Bob" Bahr

John Robert (Bob) Bahr, a loving husband, father, papa, brother, uncle and nephew passed away on December 6, 2020 in Des Moines, Iowa, at the age of 62, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

He was born on September 20, 1958, in Alamosa, Colorado, to John Gregory Bahr and Barbara Fae Kelly. He grew up on the family farm and ranch in La Jara, Colorado. Bob graduated from Centauri High School in 1976, and then served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1976 to 1978 in Virginia and West Virginia.

On December 18, 1980, he married Brenda Sue Parker in the Manti Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Bob and Brenda raised their three children, Jared, Jason and Jessica, in West Des Moines, Iowa. Bob is survived by his wife, Brenda, son John Jared Bahr and his wife Angela of Des Moines, Iowa; son Jason Robert Bahr and his wife Caitlin of Colorado Springs, Colorado; and daughter Jessica Roberts and husband Bryce of Grimes, Iowa. He is also survived by grandchildren Felix Michael Bahr, Stella Sue Roberts, Jet James Roberts and Lottie LaRene Roberts. Siblings, Mark Bahr and his wife Judy; and JoAn Waudby and her husband Kenneth of La Jara, Colorado and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and aunts.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents Greg and Barbara Bahr, older brother Steven James Bahr, and his nephew Reece Scout Waugh. Also, by his beloved Uncle John and Aunt Virginia Kelly.

At Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, he earned Bachelor’s degrees in Farm and Ranch Management and Economics. He then proceeded to earn a Master’s Degree in Ag-Economics at Purdue University. He started out his career at Pioneer Hi-Bred International/Corteva Agriscience behind a desk, but was soon sent around the world to help manage seed production. He fully enjoyed his 35 years working. Bob Bahr, also known as “Bottom Line Bahr”, is well known for his negotiating skills, uncanny ability to find mistakes in spread sheets within minutes, and love of good food. Many enjoyed food prepared by Bob, especially his carnitas.

Bob was active in his church and scouting programs. He led many high adventure canoeing and camping trips and helped hundreds of young men earn their Eagle Scout awards. He prepared many young men and young women to serve missions for the church as a priesthood leader and then Bishop of the Walnut Hills ward.

Bob enjoyed skiing, driving in the mountains, fly fishing, grilling, watching most sports, especially BYU. He immensely enjoyed his yard and worked hard to make it a beautiful place. His greatest joy was spending time with his grandkids. Though he was unable to play with them towards the end of his life, he loved them dearly. He also enjoyed wrestling with and teasing all other kids, never minding a bit whether they feared him, and most were scared of him, because he knew they would always come back for more. Those same kids grew up loving him and his continued influence in their lives.

Arrangements are through Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway of West Des Moines, Iowa, and Rogers Family Mortuary of Alamosa, Colorado. A funeral service will be streamed on Saturday December 12, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. Central time from the link below.

The dedication of the grave will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, December 14, 2020 at the La Jara, Colorado Cemetery.

Any donations to the family will be made to the Perpetual Education Fund of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which gives educational opportunities to students around the world.

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