Robert D. Hutton

Bob was born July 2, 1929, in Webster Groves, Missouri and was preceded in death by his parents, Mary B. and William L. Hutton; a brother, William B. Hutton and a cherished son, William Ross Hutton. Survivors include his beloved wife, Nancy; Bob’s two daughters, Kathleen Boyd, her son, Walter Kline Boyd, and a great-grandson Dylan; Nancy Bishop and her husband Brad and three grandchildren, Austin, Madison and Capri; his wife Nancy’s grandson, Tyler Burk, recently of the home; Nancy’s son Walter Burk and two grandchildren, Jacklynn and Walter; Nancy’s daughter, Kimberly Sutton and three grandchildren, Allie, Johnathon and Savannah; and Nancy’s youngest son, Scott Burk and grand-daughter, Holly. Bob also leaves behind extended family and loved ones, including former step-daughters, Nan Mills, Jan LePage and Mary Therese Spivey.

Bob earned his Eagle Scout with Bronze Palm. Bob attended KU for two years, transferring to MIT at age 17, where he graduated with a degree in mechanical engineering. Bob served as Lieutenant J.G. in the U.S. Navy. Bob owned and operated Midwest Refrigeration, Inc. in Kansas City for the past 56 years. He was an accomplished pilot; an avid scuba diver and sailor, enjoying countless weekends at the Lake of the Ozarks with friends and family.

Visitation will be held at McGilley Memorial Chapel at 123rd and State Line Friday, September 24th between 6:00 – 7:30pm. Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 25 at McGilley Chapel at10:00 a.m. with graveside services immediately following at Corinth Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Kansas City Hospice House. Our heartfelt thanks and appreciation go out to the remarkable staff of Hospice House as well as the kindness and care extended Bob by Dr’s. Belt and Massey with Kansas City Cancer Center as well as Dr’s. Lawhorn and Yetter of St. Luke’s.

Robert was larger than life to all who knew him and was first with the words, “Tell me how I can help”. He will be greatly missed by his family and those who loved him.