BATESON, Robert M. "Bob" - b. October 8, 1921 - d. December 24, 2009

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Robert M. "Bob" Bateson passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2009 at the Twilight Manor in Howard, Kansas.  Bob, as he liked to be called, was born on October 8, 1921 to Lloyd "Pappy" and Nellie (Sexton) Bateson in rural Elk County on the Bateson Farm.  

Bob grew up on the farm with his older brother Clair and younger sister Lucille.  He graduated from Severy High School with the Class of 1939.  Bob continued to farm and reside on the farm most of his life.

On February 5, 1961, he married Joan Burnham at the Severy United Methodist Church.  To this union they had three children:  Maureen, Robert, and Morris.  In January 2005, Bob moved to the Howard Twilight Manor.

Bob is survived by his daughter, Maureen Smith of Kansas City, Kansas; his son, Morris Bateson and wife Karla of Tegucigalpa, Honduras; four grandchildren, Amanda and Alicia Smith of Kansas City, Kansas and Maria and Carlos Bateson of Tegucigalpa, Honduras; and several nieces and nephews.  Bob is preceded in death by his wife, Joan, and son, Robert.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 30, 2009 at South Lawn Cemetery in Severy, Kansas with Pastor Robin Haines officiating.  Memorial contributions are suggested to the Severy United Methodist Church or the charity of your choice and may be sent to the funeral home.  Onlne condolences may be left for the family at www.countrysidefh.com.  Arrangements are under the direction of Zimmerman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1233, Howard, Kansas  67349.

(taken from the Countryside Funeral Home website)