Bobby Arno "Bob" Brockhouse led a remarkable life deeply rooted in Kansas City, Missouri. Born on August 7, 1922, to Cecil Allen Brockhouse and Irma Montaldo (Roach) Brockhouse, he shared his early years with his twin sister, Betty Ann (Brockhouse) Hill.
Bob's childhood was spent in a close-knit family, first living briefly on 5th Street before settling at 3003 6th Street. The Independence Boulevard Christian Church, where he remained a lifelong member, was just a stone's throw from his childhood home.
He pursued his education with determination, attending Scarritt Elementary School, Northeast Junior High School, and Northeast High School. Graduating on June 6, 1941, he embarked on a journey of service during World War II. Enlisting as an aircraft mechanic in the United States Army Air Forces on November 7, 1942, at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, he served with the 461st Squadron, 346th Bombardment Group of the Second Air Force until February 22, 1946.
Returning home, Bob found love and companionship with Elizabeth Irene Eller, whom he married on October 31, 1949, at the Independence Boulevard Christian Church. Their union blessed them with two children, Michael Wayne and Madeline Eileen.
Throughout his life, Bob demonstrated unwavering dedication and a strong work ethic. He started working as a vending machine technician for Mid-America Coca Cola in Kansas City, Missouri, a position he held for many years.
Inspired by his older brother Richard Allen Brockhouse, who served as a Commander in the United States Navy during World War II, Bob joined the Navy during the Korean War. He was an aircraft mechanic and trained aboard the U.S.S. Portsmouth (CL-102) in the Caribbean. Later, he reenlisted in the United States Air Force Reserve and served with the 442d Operations Group at Whiteman Air Force Base near Knob Noster, Missouri. His military career culminated with retirement as a Staff Sergeant (E6) on March 6, 1967.
In 1974, Bob and his family moved to a new home at 815 Queen's Ridge Drive in Independence, Missouri, where they shared many cherished moments together. Bob eventually retired from Coca Cola in 1987 but continued to work part-time during his retirement years. Family was at the core of his life, and he relished spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Sadly, on December 9, 1997, Bob Brockhouse passed away at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri, after battling Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease. His memory lives on in the hearts of those who knew him, honoring his service to his country, devotion to his family, and commitment to his community.
Bob's childhood was spent in a close-knit family, first living briefly on 5th Street before settling at 3003 6th Street. The Independence Boulevard Christian Church, where he remained a lifelong member, was just a stone's throw from his childhood home.
He pursued his education with determination, attending Scarritt Elementary School, Northeast Junior High School, and Northeast High School. Graduating on June 6, 1941, he embarked on a journey of service during World War II. Enlisting as an aircraft mechanic in the United States Army Air Forces on November 7, 1942, at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, he served with the 461st Squadron, 346th Bombardment Group of the Second Air Force until February 22, 1946.
Returning home, Bob found love and companionship with Elizabeth Irene Eller, whom he married on October 31, 1949, at the Independence Boulevard Christian Church. Their union blessed them with two children, Michael Wayne and Madeline Eileen.
Throughout his life, Bob demonstrated unwavering dedication and a strong work ethic. He started working as a vending machine technician for Mid-America Coca Cola in Kansas City, Missouri, a position he held for many years.
Inspired by his older brother Richard Allen Brockhouse, who served as a Commander in the United States Navy during World War II, Bob joined the Navy during the Korean War. He was an aircraft mechanic and trained aboard the U.S.S. Portsmouth (CL-102) in the Caribbean. Later, he reenlisted in the United States Air Force Reserve and served with the 442d Operations Group at Whiteman Air Force Base near Knob Noster, Missouri. His military career culminated with retirement as a Staff Sergeant (E6) on March 6, 1967.
In 1974, Bob and his family moved to a new home at 815 Queen's Ridge Drive in Independence, Missouri, where they shared many cherished moments together. Bob eventually retired from Coca Cola in 1987 but continued to work part-time during his retirement years. Family was at the core of his life, and he relished spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Sadly, on December 9, 1997, Bob Brockhouse passed away at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri, after battling Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease. His memory lives on in the hearts of those who knew him, honoring his service to his country, devotion to his family, and commitment to his community.
Bobby Arno "Bob" Brockhouse led a remarkable life deeply rooted in Kansas City, Missouri. Born on August 7, 1922, to Cecil Allen Brockhouse and Irma Montaldo (Roach) Brockhouse, he shared his early years with his twin sister, Betty Ann (Brockhouse) Hill.
Bob's childhood was spent in a close-knit family, first living briefly on 5th Street before settling at 3003 6th Street. The Independence Boulevard Christian Church, where he remained a lifelong member, was just a stone's throw from his childhood home.
He pursued his education with determination, attending Scarritt Elementary School, Northeast Junior High School, and Northeast High School. Graduating on June 6, 1941, he embarked on a journey of service during World War II. Enlisting as an aircraft mechanic in the United States Army Air Forces on November 7, 1942, at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, he served with the 461st Squadron, 346th Bombardment Group of the Second Air Force until February 22, 1946.
Returning home, Bob found love and companionship with Elizabeth Irene Eller, whom he married on October 31, 1949, at the Independence Boulevard Christian Church. Their union blessed them with two children, Michael Wayne and Madeline Eileen.
Throughout his life, Bob demonstrated unwavering dedication and a strong work ethic. He started working as a vending machine technician for Mid-America Coca Cola in Kansas City, Missouri, a position he held for many years.
Inspired by his older brother Richard Allen Brockhouse, who served as a Commander in the United States Navy during World War II, Bob joined the Navy during the Korean War. He was an aircraft mechanic and trained aboard the U.S.S. Portsmouth (CL-102) in the Caribbean. Later, he reenlisted in the United States Air Force Reserve and served with the 442d Operations Group at Whiteman Air Force Base near Knob Noster, Missouri. His military career culminated with retirement as a Staff Sergeant (E6) on March 6, 1967.
In 1974, Bob and his family moved to a new home at 815 Queen's Ridge Drive in Independence, Missouri, where they shared many cherished moments together. Bob eventually retired from Coca Cola in 1987 but continued to work part-time during his retirement years. Family was at the core of his life, and he relished spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Sadly, on December 9, 1997, Bob Brockhouse passed away at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri, after battling Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease. His memory lives on in the hearts of those who knew him, honoring his service to his country, devotion to his family, and commitment to his community.
Bob's childhood was spent in a close-knit family, first living briefly on 5th Street before settling at 3003 6th Street. The Independence Boulevard Christian Church, where he remained a lifelong member, was just a stone's throw from his childhood home.
He pursued his education with determination, attending Scarritt Elementary School, Northeast Junior High School, and Northeast High School. Graduating on June 6, 1941, he embarked on a journey of service during World War II. Enlisting as an aircraft mechanic in the United States Army Air Forces on November 7, 1942, at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, he served with the 461st Squadron, 346th Bombardment Group of the Second Air Force until February 22, 1946.
Returning home, Bob found love and companionship with Elizabeth Irene Eller, whom he married on October 31, 1949, at the Independence Boulevard Christian Church. Their union blessed them with two children, Michael Wayne and Madeline Eileen.
Throughout his life, Bob demonstrated unwavering dedication and a strong work ethic. He started working as a vending machine technician for Mid-America Coca Cola in Kansas City, Missouri, a position he held for many years.
Inspired by his older brother Richard Allen Brockhouse, who served as a Commander in the United States Navy during World War II, Bob joined the Navy during the Korean War. He was an aircraft mechanic and trained aboard the U.S.S. Portsmouth (CL-102) in the Caribbean. Later, he reenlisted in the United States Air Force Reserve and served with the 442d Operations Group at Whiteman Air Force Base near Knob Noster, Missouri. His military career culminated with retirement as a Staff Sergeant (E6) on March 6, 1967.
In 1974, Bob and his family moved to a new home at 815 Queen's Ridge Drive in Independence, Missouri, where they shared many cherished moments together. Bob eventually retired from Coca Cola in 1987 but continued to work part-time during his retirement years. Family was at the core of his life, and he relished spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Sadly, on December 9, 1997, Bob Brockhouse passed away at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri, after battling Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease. His memory lives on in the hearts of those who knew him, honoring his service to his country, devotion to his family, and commitment to his community.
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BOBBY ARNO BROCKHOUSE
SSGT US AIR FORCE
WWII KOREA USN
AUG 7 1922 DEC 9 1997
