Robert “Bob” C. Moss
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Robert (Bob) C. Moss, 84, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away September 9, 2022. He was born August 1, 1938 in Kansas City, Missouri, growing up in the West Plaza neighborhood around 45th & Mercier. After graduating from Westport High School, he enlisted in the Marine Corp in 1957 where he worked with early computers in California and was honorably discharged in 1959. In 1961 he joined the Kansas City Fire Department and became a member & officer of IAFF Local 42. He was promoted to FAO, driving for Stations #35, #36, and #1 among others. His retirement in 1998 had him looking around for productive ways to spend his time. This led him to St. Joseph Hospital as a volunteer in transportation for over 20 years, the Community Blood Center as a volunteer driver with over 2500 hours, the Kansas City Miata Club, and playing washers with a group of friends. He enjoyed hanging out with the people he met. During the disaster of Hurricane Katrina, he drove a bus taking evacuees from New Orleans, Louisiana to Houston, Texas. Bob was a kind man who valued duty. He had an infectious laugh that will be missed by his family and friends.
He is preceded in death by parents Francis B. (Burr) Moss and Edith M. (Marie) Merwin; a sister Betty Saed; infant brother David Moss, and infant son Jason Moss.
He is survived by younger brother Michael Moss of Kansas City, MO; daughters Kristin Massey of Raymore, MO; Angela Moss of Kansas City, MO; and Allison Tuttle of Prairie Village, KS; sons Andrew Moss of Denver, CO and Alexander Moss of Kansas City, MO; grandchildren Jeffrey & wife Tabetha, Travis, Jake & wife Leah, Brayden, and Bennett, and 10 great-grandchildren.
Bob’s family would like to thank the staff of the Memory Care unit at Anthology on the Plaza as well as the nurses and aides with Apple Orchard Hospice for the loving care they showed him in his last year.
Family and friends are invited to a Celebration of Life reception for Bob at Southeast Community Center, Room 3, on October 22nd between 12pm and 3pm. Southeast Community Center is in Swope Park at 4201 E. 63rd St, Kansas City, MO 64130.
For many years Bob donated to St Jude Children’s Hospital. Any donations given in his name will be greatly appreciated by the hospital.
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Many fun, special memories with Bob and his family. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family. ??
Sending our love and prayers to Bob’s family. We always thought the best of Bob.
So many wonderful memories with Bob and family. He was a good soul and will be missed. Much love to the Moss clan.
We are fortunate to have known Bob. His kindness and good nature were always evident. We are also fortunate to know his children. The best of Bob lives on in them. We send our love to them.
I volunteered with Bob at St Joe Medical Center in the volunteer transport unit. Bob had been there for 10 years when I joined and he was really great at mentoring me with how it should be done. He had a unique since of humor and everyone enjoyed working with him. May he rest in peace.
Mike,
I thank God that our paths crossed November 29, 1976, when we entered the Fire Academy together, and we endeavored to become faithful servants to the populous of this great city. Saddened of your passing but God always knows what’s best for His servants (sheep). We even worked out of Station 29’s for a spell. God speed my friend.
My heartfelt condolences to you family and loved ones.
Bob, many good times with a great friend. Rest in peace my friend. I will always remember you.
I truly wish I had gotten to know Uncle Bob. So many things about him is so much like me. Especially his enfectous laugh. My heart goes out to all of my kin folk.
I send all of my love to Bob’s family and will miss him dearly. He lived a great life and was an incredibly kind man. I am so grateful I got to know him.
Always remember the wonderful trips with the Center High School Marching Band. Lots of times in the back of a truck with Bob, loading and unloading gear. What a wonderful man and a wonderful legacy left for our community.
Bob was a kind soul. We spent many holidays, birthdays and family gatherings with him. Our children dearly loved him as did we. Our condolences to his family. Rest well Bob!
What a terrific man and a loss for us all. I will forever be indebted to Bob for his steadfast support, involvement, and kindness to the Center High School band program. He was easy to talk with and understanding of many things. Congratulations on a full life, Bob!
I am saddened to recently learn of Bob’s passing. We knew him as a kind thoughtful neighbor. He came to my rescue when our pet cat died and took care of everything. Many thank you’s for each day.
Bob was one of my favorite people, and among his many positive legacies are the children he raised, who collectively are are also some of my favorite people. I’ll miss many things about him, but his laugh most of all.