Robert "Bob" L. Foree

Robert "Bob" L. Foree, age 85, of Overland Park, Kansas passed away on December 4, 2024 at the Gower Convalescent Center in Gower, Missouri. Memorial Service will be 10:00 am on Monday, December 23, 2024 at Church of the Resurrection - Firestone Chapel "Building B", 13720 Roe Avenue, Leawood, Kansas 66224. Memorial contributions are suggested to COR Community Outreach Ministry.

Bob was born in Topeka, Kansas to Harold & Naomi Foree. He married Edith "Edie" Ekstrom Foree in Sterling, Kansas. They were married for over 62 years before she passed away on September 29th, 2023.

Bob received his Bachelor’s Degree from Sterling College, his Master’s Degree from Wichita State, his Doctorate from Wyoming State University and a Second Master’s Degree as School Psychologist. He spent his professional career working as a line man in his family business. Then went on to manage an REA; he was an educator, including being a Teacher and Principal; a College Dean, College Counselor and a Hospital administrator. His final career was at Washington High School as a School Psychologist.

His favorite place to be was in the mountains. He was a true outdoors man, who loved fishing and hunting. He also loved to "eat" books (his words) by reading at least 4-5 books a month, right up until the end. He was a gifted artist and left many pieces of art for his family to enjoy. He participated regularly in the crafts at Gower Convalescent Center where he lived. Bob was even learning how to play the bells in their bell choir. He was also a wonderful cook and foodie.

In his later years, his most loved time was with his family, following closely the lives of his two grandchildren.

He is survived by his daughter, Susan Price and her husband, Benjamin Price; grandchildren, Olivia Nina Ann Price and Ian Robert Price, all of Overland Park, Kansas; his twin sister, Roberta Johnson, Hutchinson, Kansas; and nephews and niece, Harve "Bernie" Johnson and wife, Lori of Lenexa, Kansas and children Adam, Catherine, Audrey and Grace; nephew, Michael Johnson and wife, Cherie of Huntington Beach, California and their children Elaine and David; nephew, Paul Van Arsdale and wife, Lolita "Beni" of Long Beach, California and Carolynn Ekstrom.