ROBERT H. 'BOB' CAREY

 

 CLASS OF 1950

JULY 15, 1932 - DECEMBER 21, 2013

Robert “Bob” H. Carey, Paola and Fargo, N.D., died Dec. 21, 2013, at his home in Paola.

Bob was born in Osawatomie on July 15, 1932, to Zola and Mabel Carey. He attended schools in Osawatomie, the University of Kansas and the Naval Academy in Annapolis.

He was married in 1956 to Janice Jones, and to that marriage three sons were born: David (Becky) of Overland Park, Danny of Los Angeles, and Dale of Paola. The marriage ended in divorce.

In 1965, Bob participated in founding the Miami County Historical Society and served as its first president.

He belonged to the Osage Valley Masonic Lodge for 60 years and served as Master three times.

He owned Orion Golf in Kansas City. His love of golf let him play all over the world.

He is survived by his wife, Joan, of the home; his three sons; and an aunt, Helen Tansley of Olathe.

Services will be private.

Remembrances should be made to the Miami County Historical Society

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