The Life of ROBERT JAMES OLIVER SR.
Bob (Ollie) Oliver Sr., 67, died Friday, January 8, 2010 at Mercy Hospice in Johnston after battling pancreatic cancer for 4-1/2 years. Bob was born on December 10, 1942 in Des Moines to Nello and Mary (Alessio) Oliver.
He enjoyed time with his family, grandchildren, fishing in northern Minnesota, vegetable gardening and his tuxedo cats. Bob retired from the US Postal Service as a letter carrier and later worked for Dahl's Grocery store on Merle Hay Road making many friends with co-workers and customers. Bob was a US Navy veteran serving during the Vietnam conflict.
Bob is survived by his wife of 29 years, Judy; son, Robert (Brenda) James Oliver Jr.; step-son, Eric (Karen) Gillaspy of Littleton, CO; grandchildren, Grace and Robert James Oliver III; sisters, Barbara Conway of Brookfield, WI and Julie Oliver of Pleasant Hill; three nephews, Alan, Jeff and Austin; and two nieces, Kerrie and Jodi. He was preceded in death by his parents.
The family wishes to express a thank you to Dr. Robert Shreck, Dr. Richard Deming, Dr. Kendall Reed and their staff for their guidance, expertise and compassion throughout Bob's illness.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at St. Mary of Nazareth Catholic Church, 4600 Meredith Dr., Des Moines. Burial will follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. A visitation with the family present will be Tuesday, January 12, 2010 from 5 to 7 p.m., at Hamilton's near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60 Ave. Des Moines, with a vigil service at 7 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to Mercy Hospital Cancer Center in loving memory of Bob.
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