THROOP, Robert H. (Bob) – age 82 of Grand Blanc, MI passed away Thursday, December 1, 2016 at the Oaks at Woodfield. Visitation will be held at Hill Funeral Home on Monday, December 5, 2016 from 5PM-8PM and again on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 from 10AM-12PM. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at 12PM at Hill Funeral Home – 11723 S. Saginaw St. Grand Blanc, MI. Rev. Dr. Max Hayden officiating. Bob was born on June 27, 1934 in Lancaster, PA to the late Benjamin and Gertrude (Custer) Throop. He graduated from Lehigh University in 1956 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Bob retired in 1999 from SSOE, an architectural and engineering firm where he was a shareholder. He belonged to First Congregational United Church of Christ where he held many positions. Bob was also an avid bridge player, and a proud member of Flint Rotary Club. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Gloria (Reich); sons, Steven (Mary) Throop, Michael (Tina) Throop; daughters, Eve Bower and Lisa (Michael) Damone; grandchildren, Robert (Courtney) and Jeffery Throop, Tyler, Caleb, and Lauren Throop, James (Cassandra) and Alexander Damone; and special friend, Iltyd Geare. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make contributions in Bob’s memory to First Congregational United Church of Christ or the American Cancer Society. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.hillfh.com.
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