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Robert "Bob" Stephens

1937 - 2023

BORN

1937

DIED

2023

Robert Stephens Obituary

Services for Robert "Bob" Stephens, 86, Lawrence are pending and will be announced by Warren-McElwain Mortuary. He died July 14, 2023 in Lawrence. warrenmcelwain.com

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Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Jul. 15, 2023.

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D

February 22, 2025

Sometimes in the late 1960s Robert and his family lived in Detroit. Myself and another friend flew up to Detroit and helped him pack his home. Then I drove his car back while he drove the big Uhaul. He was beginning a new life in Lawrence after the race riots destroyed Detroit at the time!

Billy & Julie Brumley

July 22, 2023

Doug, Diana, and all family, We are so sorry for your loss.

Jessica Devers, Las Cruces, NM

July 21, 2023

So sorry, Diana, to hear of your Dad's passing. Our prayers hope to ease the pain. Jessica Devers

Gerald Pees

July 21, 2023

Bob was a great guy. Although, I did not know him as long as I would have liked, what I saw in him was a kind caring gentleman of the old, much revered school. He had a great run in live. Maybe Bob and Frank Becker are up there playing golf today? I hope so! Jerry Pees

John and Sally Dorrell

July 20, 2023

We are so sorry to hear of Bob's death. Our sincere condolences to you and your family.

Doug Gaumer

July 18, 2023

Bob was a great man I was blessed to call a friend. Praying that God´s love and the fond memories provides the Stephens family comfort.

Norman and Doris John

July 16, 2023

Sorry for your loss.
Prayers and thoughts for your family.

Larry Hatfield

July 15, 2023

Bob was always a real gentleman and a true professional businessman. We shared many a lunch at The Hole In The Wall. My deepest condolences to his family and many, many friends. He will be missed.

Larry Hatfield

July 15, 2023

Bob was one of the great gentleman and businessman of Lawrence. Enjoyed many a lunch with him at The Hole In The Wall and every business dealing with him was professional in every aspect. My condolences to his family and to his many, many friends. He will e greatly missed. Larry Hatfield

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Memorial service

11:00 a.m.

First Presbyterian Church

Lawrence, KS

Funeral services provided by:

Warren-McElwain Mortuary & Cremation Services - Lawrence Chapel

120 W 13th St, Lawrence, KS 66044

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