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Robert Eugene Donaldson c. 1924 - c. 2009

Robert Eugene Donaldson of Parsons, Labette County, Kansas was born on October 25, 1924 in Silverdale, Cowley County, and died at age 84 years old on September 27, 2009 at 817 N Rawlings in Parsons, Labette County.

Robert Eugene Donaldson

Parsons, Labette County, Kansas 67357

October 25, 1924

Silverdale, Cowley County, Kansas, 67005, United States

September 27, 2009

817 N Rawlings in Parsons, Labette County, Kansas, 67357, United States

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Robert Eugene Donaldson's History: circa 1924 - circa 2009

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10/25

1924

Birthday

October 25, 1924

Birthdate

Silverdale, Cowley County, Kansas 67005, United States

Birthplace

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Early Life & Education

New York University
Professional Career

Welder, Cobalt Boats
09/27

2009

Death

September 27, 2009

Death date

complications of chemotherapy

Cause of death

817 N Rawlings in Parsons, Labette County, Kansas 67357, United States
Death location

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Obituary

Robert E. “Bob” Donaldson, 84, of Parsons, died at 10:30 a.m., Sunday, September 27, 2009, at his home in Parsons. He had been in failing health. He was born October 25, 1924, in Silverdale, Kansas, to Harry and Alma (Bowman) Donaldson. As a young boy, he grew up in Branson, Missouri, where he attended schools and graduated from high school. He then attended New York University for four years where he earned a Bachelor’s degree. He and Lena Fuellner were married July 4, 1953, in New York, and lived there until moving to Cherryvale, Kansas, in 1975. He worked at Cobalt Boats in Neodesha for 10 years, and was instrumental in starting the metal fabrication shop while working there. He was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, in Parsons, where he also served as an elder. He loved fishing and especially enjoyed spending time with his family. Survivors include: Wife – Lena Donaldson of the home, Parsons, KS Three Sons – James Carritue Montclair, CA Ron Carritue Long Island, NY Bob Donaldson Parsons, KS Numerous Grandchildren & Great-Grandchildren One Brother – Merle Donaldson St. Petersburg, FL He was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. The family will receive friends from 7-8:00 p.m., Thursday, October 1, 2009, at Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Parsons. Following the visitation, Mr. Donaldson will be cremated. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Parsons. Memorials are suggested to the Robert Donaldson Memorial Fund. These may be left at or mailed to Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 374, Parsons, KS 67357.

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