In Remembrance Of
Nelson J. Stubbs
Nelson J. Stubbs, 72, of Gower, MO, passed away March 18, 2014 surrounded by his family at St. Luke’s Barry Road Hospital.
He was born on April 7, 1941, in St. Joseph, Missouri to Nelson J. and Esther (Acker) Stubbs. Nelson was a 1959 graduate of North Platte High School.
Nelson married Wanda Sue Osburn on June 10, 1962, in Edgerton Missouri. They resided in Platte City and Weatherby Lake before moving to their rural farm near Gower in 1970.
Nelson worked various jobs prior to receiving his Tool and Die certification in 1972 from the Bendix Corporation in Kansas City. He retired in 2005 after working 33 years as a machinist at Trans World Airlines/American Airlines. Since 1978, he also taught machine tool technology for the Kansas City Community Colleges in Kansas City, MO at several different school locations.
He was an active member of the Gower Christian Church where he was Elder Emeritus and served his church family in several capacities over the years.
Nelson was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Donald, Patrick and Marvin Stubbs.
He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Wanda; daughter Michele Barnett and husband Kevin, Gower, MO; son Jeff Stubbs and wife Noelle, Torrance, CA; grandchildren, Ethan Barnett and fiancé Hallie, Tyler Barnett, Kelsey and Cassidy Stubbs and Chase Woodson; sisters Mildred Jones, Bossier City, LA, Virginia Brown and husband Robert, Mansfield, TX; brother, Richard Stubbs and wife Carolyn, Platte City, MO; numerous nieces and nephews; and three grandchildren by heart, Bobbi Elliott, Derek Elliott and Katie (Elliott) Anderson.
Visitation: 5:30-8:00 p.m. Friday, March 21st at Gower Christian Church AFC Building
Funeral Services: 11:00 a.m. Saturday March 22nd at Gower Christian Church AFC Building
Inurnment will be held at a later date.
Donations may be made to the Gower Christian Church Building Fund or American Cancer Society.
Arrangements Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Gower
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sandra stubbs tharp
I am so sorry to hear of Nelson passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God bless
Nick Bartels
Nelson started as out as one of my machining teachers, but became a good friend over the 5 years I have known him. He was a wealth of knowledge and I learned so much from him. The shop will not be the same without him. I feel honored to have known him… Rest in peace, Nelson…
David German
Nelson worked for me in the TWA Machine Shop and in the Calibration Lab. I also knew Nelson when he taught at the Metropolitan Community College. He was always a kind and gentle man, as well as very knowledgeable in his tradecraft. My sincere condolences.
Jimmy and Suzette Ayer
We will miss you so much, Nelson, and we love you all!
Jimmy and Suzette
A. Jean (Kilgore) Kleindolph
Wanda and family,
Please accept our sincere condolences. Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We have such fond memories of spending time with you guys during the time when our kids were growing up.
With deepest sympathy.
Spencer & Lori Blankenship
Wanda, We are so sorry for your loss. You & Your family are in our thoughts & prayers.
Clarence Rasquinha
Dear Wanda, jeff and Michelle
Please accept my condolences on the passing of your husband/dad. Nelson was a wonderful man, I recall him being such a welcoming man, inviting me into his home many years ago.
I am sure that this is tough time for yuo all, I , like yuo all will cherish all these great memories.
Sincerely
Clarence
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