1922
Robert
2016
Robert "Backhoe Bob" Shover
June 6, 1922 — June 1, 2016
RICHFORD - Robert Bob W. Shover, age 93, passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2016 surrounded by his loving family at his home in Richford.
He was born June 6, 1922 in Richford to the late Ernest & Eva (Brown) Shover.
Backhoe Bob , as he was affectionately known as by the Richford community, lived for his hometown. He served the community for over 50 years in several capacities; including road foreman, village trustee, town selectman and even Chief of the fire department. Considering all of the titles Bob held in Richford throughout the years, its safe to say his favorite was proud resident.
Bob attended Richford High School before enlisting in the U.S. Army and serving in World War II. After the war he returned home to work at Sweat & Comings and other area jobs. In 1959 he began working for the Village of Richford, which later became the Town of Richford, until his retirement in 2009. Bob was also an integral part of the Richford Fire Department and served as Chief for almost 30 years. When Bob wasnt working, which was rare, he enjoyed watching baseball, eating popcorn and spending time with his family.
He is survived by his children and their spouses, Suzanne & Douglas Butch King of Berkshire, Robyn & George Vance of Highgate, Garry & Gail Shover and Jeffrey Sr. & Tammy Shover all of Richford; his grandchildren, Jennifer & Dana Stetson, Pamela (King) Wilson, David & Tina Sylvester, Chris Sylvester, Becky & Danny Loucks, Jolynn & Ernesto Zarazua, Emily & Michael Fleury, Danna Shover, Jeffrey Jr. & Jolene Shover and Savannah Shover & John Seward; several great grandchildren; his girlfriend and caregiver, Sandra Wetherby and her family, Carl & Marina Wetherby, Christine & Stanley Bailey, Judy Wetherby & Jason Bryce, Arthur Wetherby, Jason & Marie Wetherby and Travis & Kim Wetherby. Besides his parents, Robert was predeceased by his wife Joyce B. (Guilmette) Shover; his grandson, Bradley King and his beloved dog, Spot.
Bobs family would like to thank the Franklin County Home Health Agency hospice program for the care he received at home.
In keeping with Bobs wishes, services will be private and held at the convenience of the family.
For those who wish, contributions in Bobs memory may be made to the Richford Firefighters Association, c/o Richford Town Clerk, P.O. Box 236, Richford, VT 05476.
Condolences may be sent through www.spearsfuneralhome.com
He was born June 6, 1922 in Richford to the late Ernest & Eva (Brown) Shover.
Backhoe Bob , as he was affectionately known as by the Richford community, lived for his hometown. He served the community for over 50 years in several capacities; including road foreman, village trustee, town selectman and even Chief of the fire department. Considering all of the titles Bob held in Richford throughout the years, its safe to say his favorite was proud resident.
Bob attended Richford High School before enlisting in the U.S. Army and serving in World War II. After the war he returned home to work at Sweat & Comings and other area jobs. In 1959 he began working for the Village of Richford, which later became the Town of Richford, until his retirement in 2009. Bob was also an integral part of the Richford Fire Department and served as Chief for almost 30 years. When Bob wasnt working, which was rare, he enjoyed watching baseball, eating popcorn and spending time with his family.
He is survived by his children and their spouses, Suzanne & Douglas Butch King of Berkshire, Robyn & George Vance of Highgate, Garry & Gail Shover and Jeffrey Sr. & Tammy Shover all of Richford; his grandchildren, Jennifer & Dana Stetson, Pamela (King) Wilson, David & Tina Sylvester, Chris Sylvester, Becky & Danny Loucks, Jolynn & Ernesto Zarazua, Emily & Michael Fleury, Danna Shover, Jeffrey Jr. & Jolene Shover and Savannah Shover & John Seward; several great grandchildren; his girlfriend and caregiver, Sandra Wetherby and her family, Carl & Marina Wetherby, Christine & Stanley Bailey, Judy Wetherby & Jason Bryce, Arthur Wetherby, Jason & Marie Wetherby and Travis & Kim Wetherby. Besides his parents, Robert was predeceased by his wife Joyce B. (Guilmette) Shover; his grandson, Bradley King and his beloved dog, Spot.
Bobs family would like to thank the Franklin County Home Health Agency hospice program for the care he received at home.
In keeping with Bobs wishes, services will be private and held at the convenience of the family.
For those who wish, contributions in Bobs memory may be made to the Richford Firefighters Association, c/o Richford Town Clerk, P.O. Box 236, Richford, VT 05476.
Condolences may be sent through www.spearsfuneralhome.com
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