Vernon McRoberts

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Flint McRoberts, 95, of Columbia passed away August 6, 2010 at Lenoir Woods. A memorial service will be held at the Epple Chapel on grounds of Lenoir Retirement Community on Saturday, August 14th at 10:00AM. A private burial will be held at the Forrest Grove Cemetery in Canton, Missouri. He was born on March 23, 1915 on the family farm near Monticello to Arch and Ethel McRoberts. Flint was a graduate of the University of Missouri receiving a PhD in animal nutrition in 1943. Following graduation, he entered the United States Army. He received a honorable discharge in August 1946 at the rank of Captain. Flint and Mary Caroline Trapp were married in St. Louis on August 2, 1941. Flint operated the family farm near Monticello for 35 years. He was known for his innovation of and experimentation with new farming techniques. Flint is survived by Mary, his wife of 69 years. Also surviving are a sister, Jean Wood and husband Clark of Canton, MO; a daughter, Jean Gran and husband Bill of Heath, MA; a son, Jim and wife Mimi of Columbia; three grandchildren, Laura Renko and husband Thomas of Austin, TX; Jon McRoberts of Lubbock, TX and Lucinda McRoberts of St. Louis, MO; a nephew, John Wood and wife Nan of Monticello, MO; a niece, Susan Kriegel of Grinnell, IA and six great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister Mary Louis Welborn, and a nephew Steve Kriegel. 

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  1. David L. Knight on August 12, 2010 at 11:36 am

    Of course I am sorry to see that Flint passed away. I feel privileged to have known him (even though only in a limited way) and it was apparent that he was an outstanding person. I always loved his name and thought it was a great name. Certainly it is difficult to lose a parent at any time, and I extend my sympathy to all.

    Dave Knight



  2. Mark Ryan and Carol Mertensmeyer on August 12, 2010 at 3:27 pm

    Jim, Mimi, Jon, and Lucinda — our most heartfelt condolences.



  3. Darcy Wells on August 12, 2010 at 3:58 pm

    Jim, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I hope the many fond memories you have of your Dad will bring you some comfort in the days ahead. Hugs to you and Mimi. Darcy



  4. christine maxwell on August 13, 2010 at 7:53 am

    flint,was a great man with a loving personality..i will truly miss him and his kind words he gave me everyday at supper time…ur gone but never forgotten



  5. Jeff Davis on August 13, 2010 at 9:18 am

    Dear Jim & Mimi,
    Please accept my deepest condolences to your family. you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
    Sincerely, Jeff Davis



  6. Bruce Young on August 16, 2010 at 11:21 am

    Jim,

    So sorry to hear about your fathers passing. Let me know if there is anything I can do. You will be in my thoughts and paryers.



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