In Memory Of
Robert H. Mcpheeters, Jr.
1935
2016
Robert H. Mcpheeters, Jr.
October 20, 1935 — March 26, 2016
Robert H. McPheeters Jr., 80, of Aurora, passed away March 26, 2016.
He was born October 20, 1935 in Canton, Oklahoma, the son of Robert and Elizabeth (Wilson) McPheeters. He was a graduate of Chelsea High School. He attended Aurora Community College. On December 18, 1959 he married Ria Hilhorst, of the Netherlands.
Robert is survived by his wife, Ria McPheeters; three daughters, Maryke (Stephen) Hanselin, Lisette Buralli, and Marty McPheeters-Dismuke; seven grandchildren, Michele (David Claiborne) Hanselin, Brittany (Shawn) Todd, Dominick Buralli, Amber Buralli, Nina Dismuke, Alex Dismuke, and Marja Dismuke; one great-grandchild, Evelyn Todd; two brothers, Jerald (Ruby) McPheeters and Richard (Ellen) McPheeters; and sister, Carolyn Michael. He is preceded in death by his son, Robert John McPheeters; great-grandson, Michael Joseph Todd; parents, Robert Sr. and Elizabeth McPheeters; and brothers, Donnie and Cecil McPheeters.
The eldest of 5 brothers and 1 sister, "Bobby" was loved by all who knew him. He lived on a farm in Oklahoma for all of his youth, where he attended Bushyhead School, and graduated from Chelsea High School. He entered the United States Air Force in 1955, where he served for 23 years. One of his first tours of duty was in Germany. On a visit to The Netherlands, he met his beautiful wife Ria Hilhorst. Together, they had four children, seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
While in the military, Bob was a Loadmaster on the C-130 aircraft for the majority of his career. He served with distinction in the Vietnam War, and Cambodia, where he earned numerous medals, including 7 Gallant Unit Citations for Outstanding Heroism in Combat, The Presidential Unit Citation for Extraordinary Heroism in Action Against and Armed Enemy, The Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal. He was most proud of his 17 Air Medals for Single Acts of Heroism While Participating in Aerial Flight and The Distinguished Flying Cross.
After he retired, Bob was most happy while hunting, camping, boating, fishing, fly tying, building his cherished replica Black Powder Rifles and pistols, reading from his Bible, or spending time with his family.
He was many things, but above all, a good man who loved his family. We look forward to seeing him in our future lifetime in heaven.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Denver Hospice, 501 S. Cherry Street, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80246 [http://www.thedenverhospice.org/].
To share a memory of Robert or leave a special condolence message for his family, please visit the guestbook below.
He was born October 20, 1935 in Canton, Oklahoma, the son of Robert and Elizabeth (Wilson) McPheeters. He was a graduate of Chelsea High School. He attended Aurora Community College. On December 18, 1959 he married Ria Hilhorst, of the Netherlands.
Robert is survived by his wife, Ria McPheeters; three daughters, Maryke (Stephen) Hanselin, Lisette Buralli, and Marty McPheeters-Dismuke; seven grandchildren, Michele (David Claiborne) Hanselin, Brittany (Shawn) Todd, Dominick Buralli, Amber Buralli, Nina Dismuke, Alex Dismuke, and Marja Dismuke; one great-grandchild, Evelyn Todd; two brothers, Jerald (Ruby) McPheeters and Richard (Ellen) McPheeters; and sister, Carolyn Michael. He is preceded in death by his son, Robert John McPheeters; great-grandson, Michael Joseph Todd; parents, Robert Sr. and Elizabeth McPheeters; and brothers, Donnie and Cecil McPheeters.
The eldest of 5 brothers and 1 sister, "Bobby" was loved by all who knew him. He lived on a farm in Oklahoma for all of his youth, where he attended Bushyhead School, and graduated from Chelsea High School. He entered the United States Air Force in 1955, where he served for 23 years. One of his first tours of duty was in Germany. On a visit to The Netherlands, he met his beautiful wife Ria Hilhorst. Together, they had four children, seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
While in the military, Bob was a Loadmaster on the C-130 aircraft for the majority of his career. He served with distinction in the Vietnam War, and Cambodia, where he earned numerous medals, including 7 Gallant Unit Citations for Outstanding Heroism in Combat, The Presidential Unit Citation for Extraordinary Heroism in Action Against and Armed Enemy, The Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal. He was most proud of his 17 Air Medals for Single Acts of Heroism While Participating in Aerial Flight and The Distinguished Flying Cross.
After he retired, Bob was most happy while hunting, camping, boating, fishing, fly tying, building his cherished replica Black Powder Rifles and pistols, reading from his Bible, or spending time with his family.
He was many things, but above all, a good man who loved his family. We look forward to seeing him in our future lifetime in heaven.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Denver Hospice, 501 S. Cherry Street, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80246 [http://www.thedenverhospice.org/].
To share a memory of Robert or leave a special condolence message for his family, please visit the guestbook below.
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