Robert J. Montgomery
April 01, 2011
Robert John “Bob” Montgomery, 72, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away April 1, 2011, after an 8-year battle with lung cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family. Visitation will be held Sunday, April 3, 2011, from 6 to 8 p.m., and memorial service April 4, 2011, at 11 a.m. at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines, IA. Interment will be in Akron, Ohio.
Bob was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He grew up in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. After serving with the Marine Corps for several years, he brought his family to Ohio where he worked with the school districts. Bob moved his family to Council Bluffs, Iowa, in 1979, where he worked for many years with the Council Bluffs School District. Bob spent his retirement years in Des Moines, IA, spoiling his happy and seven loving grandchildren.
Bob is survived by his loving children: Reid (Jenny), Mike (Sari), and Cathy (Terry), and his 7 beautiful grandchildren: Jack, Jacob, Evan, Samuel, Maggie, Ellie, and Lauren. He also is survived by sisters Margaret “Peg” (Dick) Stark and Linda (Duane) Spiker, and brother Phillip Montgomery, as well as many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Bob was preceded in death by his wife of 30 years, Margaret "Marge" Campbell Montgomery of Silver Lake, Ohio.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Bob’s memory to the American Cancer Society or the Nature Conservancy.
Online condolences may be made at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Stephanie Albert Overton
04/23/2011
We just heard about Bob's passing. We are so sorry and want to express our deepest sympathy. Bob was such a nice man. . .and helped my mom "Lucy Albert" when he lived next to her. Maybe they'll meet up in heaven and catch up on things. God Bless the family and friends of Bob.
LaVon Trumper Family
04/08/2011
We were all sorry to learn of your fathers passing.
Our mother lived next door to your dad (to the south) until the last year when she was no longer able to care for herself or her home. We appreciated all your dad did to help out our mother.
Sincerely,
Renee Molden
DauanJean Wenell
Rosemary Breckenfelder
Debbie Pereze
LaVon Trumper
Lisa Zink
04/06/2011
Reid and Jenny, We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Please know we are thinking about you and the boys as you go through this difficult time. I always enjoyed talking with your dad at all of the kid's events as they were growing up. Your dad will be missed.
Joan & Rod Ferry
04/04/2011
Cathy, Reid & Mike...
Read of your loss yesterday. Our hearts go out to you all your families. We have great memories of your Dad. Classical music roaring away as he opened a 'How to Manual' for lawnmowers. Bob loved the details, didn't he? May you all bask in your memories of him.
lovingly,
Joan & Rod
Meg Nixon
04/03/2011
To Bob's family. I had the pleasure of selling your dad his current home. He was a no-nonsense man, that expected fairness and honesty, but in return was appreciative and very easy to work with. I am sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful father and grandfather. May he rest in peace.
Bruce and Anna Ellingsen
04/02/2011
Hello Cathy and all the family, We are saddened to have read about your Father's death. We wish your family peace in this time of grieving. We remember your Dad fondly. Bruce and Anna