Robert "Bob" Jay DeWeerd

Ava, Missouri

Robert Jay DeWeerd, 73 years, passed away on January 13, 2019 at Cox's South Medical Centers E.R. in Springfield, MO from a short illness with his wife, Janice by his side.

Bob was born October 24, 1945 in Holland, Michigan to Herman and Marie (Zandstra) DeWeerd.

Bob was a Michigan National Guard Veteran and served from 1963 to 1970.

On September 10, 1988 Bob and Janice Marie Justine were united in marriage in Zeeland, Michigan.

Bob was retired from working with Nordyne Inc. as a Plant Manager. He had worked with them for 48 years. He started in Holland, Michigan and transferred to Boonville, MO then on to Tipton, MO. While in Boonville he co-owned a Pet Crematory, Angel Paws with his business partner, Amir Ziv.

Bob was a Christian and a member of Seymour First Christian Church, Seymour, MO.

Bob enjoyed the country living in the Ozarks, traveling in his motor home and camping with Janice, watching sports, and being creative with his hands. Bob was always working and being creative. Most of all he loved being with his family, especially his children and grandchildren.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, and a nephew, Keith DeWeerd.

He is survived by his wife, Janice of the home in Ava, five children and their spouses, Scott & Shannon DeWeerd, Zeeland, MI, Stacy & Ryan Bosma, Zeeland, MI, Lisa & Matt Maupin, Franklin, MO, Keith Mersman, Maryland Heights, MO, and Kevin Mersman, Wells, MN, nine grandchildren, Connor and Megan DeWeerd, Kelsey Hammond, Jonah and Abbi Bosma, Madison and Abygale Maupin, and Andrew and Alessandra Mersman, four siblings and their spouses, Lois & Paul Bruizeman, Jack & Karen DeWeerd, Gary DeWeerd, and Deb & John Kamer, two brother-in-laws, Art Justine and Don and Deb Justine, 12 nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends.

A Celebration of Life will be conducted at a later date and time.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital or Operation Smile.Org. Cremation services are being conducted by Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava, MO.