Robert W. Kerr

Bob, age 84, passed away at home on January 10, 2012, after courageously battling Parkinson's with dignity and grace.

Bob was born on July 13, 1927, in Kansas City, Kansas, of Estella Mae Kerr (Ennis) and Robert Ward Kerr. Bob was devoted to his family. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, who took great personal pride in always being there for his loved ones. As a Scoutmaster for 20 years, he was influential in so many lives making many wonderful lifelong friends. Those years with "his boys" were some of the happiest in his life. His legacy includes the Order of the Arrow Vigil Honor, Tribe of Mic-O-Say Warrior, Award of Merit, White Buffalo Award, Outstanding Scout Master of the Year, George Meany Nat'l Scouting Award and the Silver Beaver Award. In his own words, Bob said, "Watching so many boys develop into young men has been its own reward."

Bob loved gardening, fishing, camping and hunting trips to Colby, Kansas. He had a passion for carpentry for 50 years, both at home and at work. Bob served in the Navy and was a member of the Abdallah Shrine Oriental Band of Kansas City, Kansas.

Survivors include his loving wife of 60 years, Bernice, who devoted herself to his care; children, Vicki Bledsoe (David), Steve Kerr, Janice Moore (Jimmy), Greg Kerr (Merrit); 8 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; sisters Dorothy Manion, Nadine Mann; and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family expresses deep gratitude for the loving care and support of friends, the wonderful caregivers and people of Heartland Hospice, who touched all of our lives.

Visitation will be from 2 - 5 p.m., Sunday, January 12, 2012, at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Monday, January 13, 2012, at the chapel with burial in Maple Hill Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to:

Boy Scout Troop 185

c/o Shawnee Presbyterian Church

6837 Nieman Road

Shawnee Kansas 66203

or

Heartland Hospice

4601 College Boulevard, Suite 160

Leawood Kansas 66211