Mary lived in St. Louis with her two daughters and Bob was living in Olathe KS where he worked for the Federal Aviation Administration. There wasn’t a week that went by where Bob wasn’t travelling back to St. Louis to see Mary and the girls on his days off. After 9 years of dating long distance, he made it official on April 1st, 1983.
Shortly after the girls got out of school for summer break, they moved to Olathe KS. They have all lived in the area for over 40 years. In addition to working at the FAA center, Bob was a jack of all trades, he could fix almost anything. Mary worked in the insurance field for some time and was the nurturer for others.
They enjoyed being with family and travelling abroad with their best friends.
Their love for each other spilled over into the love for their children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and many more family and friends.
Bob and Mary are survived by: Daughter and son in law Mindy and Brian Cross of Overland Park, KS; Grandson Tyler Cross and wife Kaitlin Cross of Olathe, KS; Grandson Jake Cross and Olivia Beck of Fairway, KS; Daughter and son in law Tina and Brad Risius of Olathe, KS; Grandson Tanner Wagner and Emily Moore of Osawatomie, KS; Great Grandsons Finn Wagner and Everett Wagner of Osawatomie, KS; Mary’s sister Dorothy Stevenson of Lake Havasu City, AZ; Niece Cindy Palm and her husband Larry Palm of Lake Havasu City, AZ; Nephew David McKinney and wife Julie McKinney of St Charles, MO; Nephew Danny McKinney and wife Rhonda McKinney of Haslet, TX; Bob’s niece Karen Petersen and her husband Jeff Petersen of Citrus Heights, CA; Nephew Kurt Veyna and wife Maria Veyna of Santa Barbara, CA; Nephew Keith Veyna of Newburg, MO.
Visitation will be Wednesday, March 6, 2024 from 4-6pm at the McGilley & Frye Funeral Home, 105 E Loula St., Olathe, KS 66061 with a Memorial Service following at 6pm.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the American Cancer Society.
Condolences may be offered at www.McGilley-Frye.com
