Robert E. Yaw, 94, of 183 Ryecroft SE. died Thursday Dec. 20, 2007 at his home of pneumonia.
Bob was born on Dec. 20, 1913 in Cedar Rapids, the son of Harry and Edith Laurence Yaw. He married Corinne L. "Connie" Lagerstrom on Dec. 24, 1976 in Van Nuys, California.
Bob was the founder and owner of Souvenir Inc. until his retirement in 1984. He was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Past President of St. Lukes Foundation, on the board of directors for St. Lukes Hospital, the Y.M.CA., and the Experiment in International Living. He was active in the Promotional Products Association where he had been a member of their "Hall of Fame' and their board as well as proudly serving in the Army during WWII in the South Pacific in New Guinea.
Bob was extremely devoted to not only his family and friends but also the entire Rapids Community.
Survivors include his wife, Corinne "Connie", two sons, Robert "Copper" and his wife, Kathy of Bradenton, Florida, Campbell and his friend, Paulette Morin of Arlington, Massachusetts and a step-son, Glen "Sandy" Harvey III of Sister Bay, Wisconsin. He is also survived by three grandchildren, Hunter, Walker and Devon.
Memorial services will be held at 11 AM on Friday Dec. 28, 2007 at St. Paul's United Methodist Church. Rev. Harlan Gillespie will officiate.
Bob was born on Dec. 20, 1913 in Cedar Rapids, the son of Harry and Edith Laurence Yaw. He married Corinne L. "Connie" Lagerstrom on Dec. 24, 1976 in Van Nuys, California.
Bob was the founder and owner of Souvenir Inc. until his retirement in 1984. He was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Past President of St. Lukes Foundation, on the board of directors for St. Lukes Hospital, the Y.M.CA., and the Experiment in International Living. He was active in the Promotional Products Association where he had been a member of their "Hall of Fame' and their board as well as proudly serving in the Army during WWII in the South Pacific in New Guinea.
Bob was extremely devoted to not only his family and friends but also the entire Rapids Community.
Survivors include his wife, Corinne "Connie", two sons, Robert "Copper" and his wife, Kathy of Bradenton, Florida, Campbell and his friend, Paulette Morin of Arlington, Massachusetts and a step-son, Glen "Sandy" Harvey III of Sister Bay, Wisconsin. He is also survived by three grandchildren, Hunter, Walker and Devon.
Memorial services will be held at 11 AM on Friday Dec. 28, 2007 at St. Paul's United Methodist Church. Rev. Harlan Gillespie will officiate.
Robert E. Yaw, 94, of 183 Ryecroft SE. died Thursday Dec. 20, 2007 at his home of pneumonia.
Bob was born on Dec. 20, 1913 in Cedar Rapids, the son of Harry and Edith Laurence Yaw. He married Corinne L. "Connie" Lagerstrom on Dec. 24, 1976 in Van Nuys, California.
Bob was the founder and owner of Souvenir Inc. until his retirement in 1984. He was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Past President of St. Lukes Foundation, on the board of directors for St. Lukes Hospital, the Y.M.CA., and the Experiment in International Living. He was active in the Promotional Products Association where he had been a member of their "Hall of Fame' and their board as well as proudly serving in the Army during WWII in the South Pacific in New Guinea.
Bob was extremely devoted to not only his family and friends but also the entire Rapids Community.
Survivors include his wife, Corinne "Connie", two sons, Robert "Copper" and his wife, Kathy of Bradenton, Florida, Campbell and his friend, Paulette Morin of Arlington, Massachusetts and a step-son, Glen "Sandy" Harvey III of Sister Bay, Wisconsin. He is also survived by three grandchildren, Hunter, Walker and Devon.
Memorial services will be held at 11 AM on Friday Dec. 28, 2007 at St. Paul's United Methodist Church. Rev. Harlan Gillespie will officiate.
Bob was born on Dec. 20, 1913 in Cedar Rapids, the son of Harry and Edith Laurence Yaw. He married Corinne L. "Connie" Lagerstrom on Dec. 24, 1976 in Van Nuys, California.
Bob was the founder and owner of Souvenir Inc. until his retirement in 1984. He was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Past President of St. Lukes Foundation, on the board of directors for St. Lukes Hospital, the Y.M.CA., and the Experiment in International Living. He was active in the Promotional Products Association where he had been a member of their "Hall of Fame' and their board as well as proudly serving in the Army during WWII in the South Pacific in New Guinea.
Bob was extremely devoted to not only his family and friends but also the entire Rapids Community.
Survivors include his wife, Corinne "Connie", two sons, Robert "Copper" and his wife, Kathy of Bradenton, Florida, Campbell and his friend, Paulette Morin of Arlington, Massachusetts and a step-son, Glen "Sandy" Harvey III of Sister Bay, Wisconsin. He is also survived by three grandchildren, Hunter, Walker and Devon.
Memorial services will be held at 11 AM on Friday Dec. 28, 2007 at St. Paul's United Methodist Church. Rev. Harlan Gillespie will officiate.
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