Robert Ewing, 82, of rural Bradford died Friday, September 29, 2017.
Born March 17, 1935, in Glaslyn, Saskatchewan, Canada, to Kenneth and Fannie (Hobbs) Ewing, he married Nancy Bowyer on August 18, 1957, in Bradford, IL.
Surviving are his sister, Joy Brazziel of Marble Falls, TX; son, Jeff (Mary McKean) Ewing of Edwards, IL; daughters, Julie (Mike) Baxter of Smyrna, TN, and Joanna (Todd) Veirs of Crestwood, KY; and dear friend, Sharon DeWeerth of Henry, IL.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Nancy; brothers, Everett and Clarence; and sisters, Bertha, Rosemarie and Phyllis.
Robert and his family moved from Canada to Illinois when he was 12. He graduated from Bradford High School in 1953 and attended Bradley University for one year before enlisting in the Army.
He served with Special Category Army Reassigned with the Air Force and was stationed in Bordeaux, France, until 1956.
In 1957, he married his high school sweetheart, Nancy Bowyer. They were married for 57 years.
He farmed his entire life and loved everything about farming. The farm was his home.
He was very active at Leet Memorial United Methodist Church, leading MYF groups, serving on various committees and volunteering his time whenever needed. He was also a member of the Bradford American Legion, where he served as commander for a term. Robert was a long-suffering Cubs fan and was proud to be able to witness an end to their century-long drought.
Burial will be at Bradford Cemetery. Military rites will be accorded by Bradford American Legion Post #445.
Full obit in the Peoria Journal Star - Oct. 1, 2017.
Born March 17, 1935, in Glaslyn, Saskatchewan, Canada, to Kenneth and Fannie (Hobbs) Ewing, he married Nancy Bowyer on August 18, 1957, in Bradford, IL.
Surviving are his sister, Joy Brazziel of Marble Falls, TX; son, Jeff (Mary McKean) Ewing of Edwards, IL; daughters, Julie (Mike) Baxter of Smyrna, TN, and Joanna (Todd) Veirs of Crestwood, KY; and dear friend, Sharon DeWeerth of Henry, IL.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Nancy; brothers, Everett and Clarence; and sisters, Bertha, Rosemarie and Phyllis.
Robert and his family moved from Canada to Illinois when he was 12. He graduated from Bradford High School in 1953 and attended Bradley University for one year before enlisting in the Army.
He served with Special Category Army Reassigned with the Air Force and was stationed in Bordeaux, France, until 1956.
In 1957, he married his high school sweetheart, Nancy Bowyer. They were married for 57 years.
He farmed his entire life and loved everything about farming. The farm was his home.
He was very active at Leet Memorial United Methodist Church, leading MYF groups, serving on various committees and volunteering his time whenever needed. He was also a member of the Bradford American Legion, where he served as commander for a term. Robert was a long-suffering Cubs fan and was proud to be able to witness an end to their century-long drought.
Burial will be at Bradford Cemetery. Military rites will be accorded by Bradford American Legion Post #445.
Full obit in the Peoria Journal Star - Oct. 1, 2017.
Robert Ewing, 82, of rural Bradford died Friday, September 29, 2017.
Born March 17, 1935, in Glaslyn, Saskatchewan, Canada, to Kenneth and Fannie (Hobbs) Ewing, he married Nancy Bowyer on August 18, 1957, in Bradford, IL.
Surviving are his sister, Joy Brazziel of Marble Falls, TX; son, Jeff (Mary McKean) Ewing of Edwards, IL; daughters, Julie (Mike) Baxter of Smyrna, TN, and Joanna (Todd) Veirs of Crestwood, KY; and dear friend, Sharon DeWeerth of Henry, IL.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Nancy; brothers, Everett and Clarence; and sisters, Bertha, Rosemarie and Phyllis.
Robert and his family moved from Canada to Illinois when he was 12. He graduated from Bradford High School in 1953 and attended Bradley University for one year before enlisting in the Army.
He served with Special Category Army Reassigned with the Air Force and was stationed in Bordeaux, France, until 1956.
In 1957, he married his high school sweetheart, Nancy Bowyer. They were married for 57 years.
He farmed his entire life and loved everything about farming. The farm was his home.
He was very active at Leet Memorial United Methodist Church, leading MYF groups, serving on various committees and volunteering his time whenever needed. He was also a member of the Bradford American Legion, where he served as commander for a term. Robert was a long-suffering Cubs fan and was proud to be able to witness an end to their century-long drought.
Burial will be at Bradford Cemetery. Military rites will be accorded by Bradford American Legion Post #445.
Full obit in the Peoria Journal Star - Oct. 1, 2017.
Born March 17, 1935, in Glaslyn, Saskatchewan, Canada, to Kenneth and Fannie (Hobbs) Ewing, he married Nancy Bowyer on August 18, 1957, in Bradford, IL.
Surviving are his sister, Joy Brazziel of Marble Falls, TX; son, Jeff (Mary McKean) Ewing of Edwards, IL; daughters, Julie (Mike) Baxter of Smyrna, TN, and Joanna (Todd) Veirs of Crestwood, KY; and dear friend, Sharon DeWeerth of Henry, IL.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Nancy; brothers, Everett and Clarence; and sisters, Bertha, Rosemarie and Phyllis.
Robert and his family moved from Canada to Illinois when he was 12. He graduated from Bradford High School in 1953 and attended Bradley University for one year before enlisting in the Army.
He served with Special Category Army Reassigned with the Air Force and was stationed in Bordeaux, France, until 1956.
In 1957, he married his high school sweetheart, Nancy Bowyer. They were married for 57 years.
He farmed his entire life and loved everything about farming. The farm was his home.
He was very active at Leet Memorial United Methodist Church, leading MYF groups, serving on various committees and volunteering his time whenever needed. He was also a member of the Bradford American Legion, where he served as commander for a term. Robert was a long-suffering Cubs fan and was proud to be able to witness an end to their century-long drought.
Burial will be at Bradford Cemetery. Military rites will be accorded by Bradford American Legion Post #445.
Full obit in the Peoria Journal Star - Oct. 1, 2017.
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