1942
Robert
2011
Robert A. Stafford
October 29, 1942 — August 12, 2011
STAFFORD, Mr. Robert A.
Kalamazoo, MI Died Friday evening August 12, 2011. Robert was born October 29, 1942 in Kalamazoo, Michigan a son of Walter and Helen Kendall Stafford. Years ago, he served Honorably with the U.S. Air National Guard. He was employed as a High School Spanish teacher in Zion, Illinois before retiring. Robert was preceded in death by his parents; and 3 brothers, Walter, John, and Burdette Stafford. He is survived by a sister, Kay John Haas of Portage; a brother, James Jon Stafford of Pine Lake; Humberto "Beto" Gomez, whom Bob thought of as a son of Kitchener, Canada; a special friend, Sheri Fitch of Portage; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. A memorial service will be held 2 o'clock Tuesday at the Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1515 Helen St. A time for visiting will follow services at the church. Private burial will take place at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the West Michigan Cancer Center or Kalamazoo Loaves and Fishes. Arrangements were made by the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Portage Chapel, 411 E. Centre Ave. www.langelands.com . 343-1508.
Kalamazoo, MI Died Friday evening August 12, 2011. Robert was born October 29, 1942 in Kalamazoo, Michigan a son of Walter and Helen Kendall Stafford. Years ago, he served Honorably with the U.S. Air National Guard. He was employed as a High School Spanish teacher in Zion, Illinois before retiring. Robert was preceded in death by his parents; and 3 brothers, Walter, John, and Burdette Stafford. He is survived by a sister, Kay John Haas of Portage; a brother, James Jon Stafford of Pine Lake; Humberto "Beto" Gomez, whom Bob thought of as a son of Kitchener, Canada; a special friend, Sheri Fitch of Portage; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. A memorial service will be held 2 o'clock Tuesday at the Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1515 Helen St. A time for visiting will follow services at the church. Private burial will take place at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the West Michigan Cancer Center or Kalamazoo Loaves and Fishes. Arrangements were made by the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Portage Chapel, 411 E. Centre Ave. www.langelands.com . 343-1508.
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