Robert Noel Haines

Robert Noel Haines of Shawnee, journeyed forward on Saturday morning, April 2, 2022.

Bob was born in Columbus, Ohio, obtained a BS at Virginia Polytechnical Institute, and continued to learn and educate himself in the field of forestry and horticulture. He was a Master Arborist and spent many years as the president of the Midwest chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture, received awards from the Kansas Arborists Assoc., and worked as City Forester for Overland Park for 16 years. He was the head arboriculturist for the princes’ palace in Saudi Arabia, built in the 1980’s.

His love of the outdoors was evident in his achieving Eagle scout, his passion for rock climbing and caving, and his many years exploring the mountains and fishing the lakes of his treasured Colorado.

His latest years were spent working for Eden Floral & Events, and as a marshal at the Tomahawk Hills golf course.

Bob was the son of Robert and Johnneta Haines, and is survived by brothers William and Thomas, and daughter Alexandra Bolin.
He will always be remembered for his positive, can-do personality, and how he helped so many to see that in themselves.
Bob, you may have left this world, but we know you’re just at the trailhead of a new exploration. Keep the lantern on for the rest of us.

A celebration of life memorial will be held Saturday, May 14th, at the Tomahawk Hills Golf Course, 2:00-5:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens but clicking here (Donate as memorial gift).