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Robert Thiry Obituary
He died Tuesday, May 15, 2018, at his home.
Robert was born August 26, 1936, in rural Lawrence, the son of Clifford Hughes and Evelyn Lola Hayden Thiry. He graduated from Lawrence High School in 1955.
After High School he was drafted into the United States Army and served from 1959 to 1961. He later worked for Southwest Ornamental Iron in Bonner Springs from 1962-1968. In 1968 he became a Carpenter/Millwright and was part of the local unions 2279 and 1445. In 1978 Robert became the Director of Carpenter Apprenticeship in Topeka and Lawrence. He was named the state director in 1984. He was named to the Kansas Council on Vocational Education and State Apprenticeship Council in 1987. Robert retired in August of 1998.
Robert loved classic cars, could fix just about anything, and was always the first to volunteer his time or expertise. He enjoyed being in the senior bowling league and was a member of the Oldsmobile Club of America.
Robert married Shirley Ann Willits on September 10, 1961, in McLouth, Kansas, she survives of the home.
Other survivors include his son, Michael Thiry, Lawrence; daughter, Lori White, Lawrence; sister, Neva Leo, Lee's Summit, MO; grandchildren, Madeline White, Waylon Banks(Alison), Ashley Flaskerud.
He is preceded in death by his sister, Alwilna Stoltenberg, brothers, Willard, Herbert and Donald Thiry.
Memorial contributions may be made to Douglas County Visiting Nurses/Hospice, sent in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, 601 Indiana Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.
Online condolences made at rumsey-yost.com
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Lorie Gish Sawyer
May 21, 2018
Lori and family -
So sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. May you all feel the love of family and friends during this time. God bless you and wrap His loving arms around you.
May 18, 2018
Dear Thiry Family I am an "old" friend of Neva's and would like to express our condolences to all the Thiry clan, have some great memories of the old farm place.
Neva, Jim and I still live in
Riverside, Ca. and are in fairly good health considering!!! Think you visited us here years ago.
God bless you all, with love and prayers,
Barbara(Corel) and Jim McCoy
George Greer (class of "55)
May 18, 2018
I am so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. May he rest in peace.
Eugenia Bryan
May 18, 2018
Sincere sympathies for Bob's family and friends. Eugenia Leasure Bryan
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May 17, 2018
My sincere sympathy. He was a great friend and I enjoyed my time spent with you both and at LMH. Jan Poulsen
Mark Robbins
May 17, 2018
Bob was our generous neighbor for 25 years. I've lost track of all the times he and Shirley helped our family! It was always a pleasure seeing and chatting with him and Shirley while walking in the neighborhood. We miss him!
Michelle Lechtenberg Mailand
May 17, 2018
Lori,
Prayers for peace during your family's time of loss and transition.
Debbie & Stan Spreer
May 17, 2018
I was Bob's secretary at the Perry office. He was a joy to work with. Shirley, you and the family are in my thoughts & prayers.
Jim, Judy, and Joel Bishop
May 17, 2018
Our Sincere Sympathy to Robert's Family and friends. He was such a Good Man. We enjoyed chatting with him when he came into our business.
D. M.
May 16, 2018
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
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