In Remembrance Of
Robert D. “Bob” VanSickle
Robert D. “Bob” VanSickle, 78, of Platte City, MO passed away May 30, 2022.
He was born on January 3, 1944, to Fred T. and Mary Berniece (Bamman) VanSickle in Macon, MO where he grew up and in 1961, he graduated from Macon High School. Bob served his country in the US Navy from 1961-1967. After his honorable discharge he returned to Platte City, MO.
On February 6, 1965, he was united in marriage to Carolyn Faye Claypoole. After their marriage they lived in Platte City where they made their home.
Bob was a member of the Hillsboro Christian Church in Platte City, MO and was an active member of the Lions Club in Liberty, MO. He was a school bus driver for the Platte County School District and was a driver for several car dealerships in the area. Bob loved ministering to the children he drove for and was always helping neighbors and friends.
He is survived by his wife Carolyn VanSickle; one son Dee VanSickle and wife Megan; grandchildren Madeline and Parker VanSickle; sisters Barbara Jobson and husband Harvey and Elizabeth Helsel and husband Larry; brother-in-law Larry Claypoole; nieces Sherri Claypoole, Anita Jobson Wolfe and husband Phillip and Jill Helsel; nephew Andrew Jobson and wife Elizabeth; other relatives and many friends.
Celebration of Life: 2:00 p.m. Saturday, July 2nd at Hillsboro Christian Church, Platte City, with visitation one hour prior to the service.
Donations may be made to the Hillsboro Christian Church.
Arrangements by Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Smithville
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38 comments
Judy Baughman
Bobby, Carolyn and I have been best friends since high school days. My heart aches for Carolyn and Dee. I have been there and can truly relate. Sympathy and prayers for all. Love, Judy
Greg and Angel
Please accept our deepest condolences. Bobby had an amazing impact on all of our lives. He will be missed.
Love,
Greg, Angel, Ashley and David
Margaret Bundy
Carolyn, thoughts and prayers to you and your family. I hope you will join Power Partners Third Thursday lunches when you can. I am thinking of you and will call you.
Barry K. Luedloff and Donald C. Luedloff
Sympathies on Bobby’s passing. Wish we could be there in person with Carolyn, Larry, Sherri and the rest of the family and friends, but Dad’s (Don’s) current health situation doesn’t allow it. Know that we are there in spirit, and thinking about / praying for all. May God’s love and peace surround you Carolyn.
Jeff Boley
Thoughts and prayers are always with you.
Charles and Tammy and boys
Our deepest sympathy, Carolyn and Dee. Many great memories with you all and Bobby. We will miss him. Love and prayers
Barbara Jobson (ne VanSickle)
Will miss our calls….. Thanks for being part of my life! love, bj
Arthur Cambre Claypoole
Thinking of you. Sorry I will not attend on Saturday. With Sympathy, Cambre
Chris and Shelly Graves
We will miss him terribly!! Keeping everyone in our prayers!!
Terry&Linda Tabler
A good friend of ours for 50 years. Rest in peace good man. We know you will be missed by family and friends.
Megan (Boddicker) Fulk
I haven’t seen Bob since I was in high school and he was driving our bus to track meets, but I still remember how kind and jovial he always was! A genuine soul always bringing joy to others. He will forever be etched in my memory that way. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Jack Frix and Sharon Hemphill
Hugs and prayers for Carolyn and Dee. A very special cousin. Love you.
Carole W Seibert
I am so sorry to hear of Bobby’s (as I knew him) passing. He was bigger than life. His wife Carolyn and I are related thru a joint great grandfather. Bobby & Carolyn
would frequently stop to see my parents in Columbia, Missouri when they were traveling for Lion’s activities. They were so kind to my parents. Although I never lived near Bobby & Carolyn, I saw them in Missouri, San Diego when we lived there, and of late when he drove a car from Lexington back to Missouri. It was always a pleasure to visit with him.
Carole Seibert
Charles and Ruth Anne Portee
So sorry to hear about Bob and glad you called to let us know. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Deb Mello
I am devastated to learn of Bob’s passing. He was truly one of the good ones. Carolyn, I am so sorry for your loss.
Tommy Sneed
I don’t know what to say at a time like this as God has just taken my long time best friend except that I am sure going to miss you. Just thanks as you scared the devil out of me many, many times with your driving. You were like a brother to me and a second son to my parents as that is what they thought of you. Heaven just got a little bit better. Love you, man.
Elizabeth & Gary Bruner
Our deepest sympathy goes to you and Dee. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of the family
JIM and ELAINE STARK
Our LOVE, HUGS, AND PRAYERS
Marsha (Kneuven)and Donald Dale
Our thoughts and prayers are with Bob’s family He was always so sweet and very talkative He will be missed
Ted Cygan
I am so sorry for your loss Carolyn.
William and Dianna Bamman
Much prayers snd love to the family.
Anna (Kipper) Rea
Bob was a dear friend. My husband, Mark, and I knew him from the Southern Gospel Music concerts that we all attended. He will be missed. Carolyn we love you and will be praying for you.
Phyllis Barker
So sorry for your loss thoughts and prayers for Carolyn and the family will miss Bob’s smiles.
Lion Tom Rayfield
Lion Bob was a Lion’s Lion! He never missed an opportunity to help someone in need and in doing so made you feel proud for being a member of Lions. He truly believed in the Lion’s motto; “We Serve”.
Phillip Walker
Bob was a great Lion, who contributed hours upon hours of service to the International Community. In addition to being a fantastic District Governor he accomplished a multitude of important missions. As editor of the Missouri Lions state newsletter, he performed this time consuming task in a stellar manner. He will be missed, but his legacy will remain!
Lion Howard Hawkins PCC
So sorry we will your family in our prayers.
Shelly Arnold-Keith
Bob always drove our bus for junior high intermural sports and many other times in high school but I best remember those trips in junior high. A bus half full of loud singing girls, he was so tolerant of us! He always let us have fun as long as we were seated! Many students would say, “Oh good, it’s Bob” as we boarded the bus. I used to run into him around town from time to time and he always said, “Hey kid!” with his big grin, give me a hug then update me on the latest happenings. If Carol was with him she would patiently wait and smile as she knew it was hard to get a word in but that was something to love about Bob, he had the gift of gab! They broke the mold with Bob, he was a treasure to all!
Lion Fred Adams
The family is my prayers.
Mike Summers
Thoughts and prayers, Bob will be missed!!
Gary & Elizabeth Bruner
We were shocked to hear of Bob’s passing. Our heartfelt condolences go to Carolyn and Dee. Thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Chris Shanks
Sorry for your loss. Fond memories of Bob! In our thoughts and prayers.
Diane Woods
Dee, I’m sorry to hear about your dad passing he was a great man.I enjoyed talk to him and you’re mom and the big hugs. Sending my love and prayers to you and the family.
Mike vansickle
Bob was a great man called Janice and I for birthday and anniversary . Never missed
Margaret Ann Talbot Morris
Bob and I went all through grade school and high school together. He was always a good friend. He worked so hard helping to organize our class reunions every five years. I will miss his calls every single year on my birthday… For the past 25 or so years!
Condolences, prayers, and positive thoughts for the whole family. Robert, you will be missed!
Liz & Larry Helsel & family
Our sympathies
Debi Farmer
Papa Van, was such an awesome guy. He took me in as one of his kiddos. He always called me on my birthday. Such a great guy, one that really will be missed.
Prayers for Carolyn and family!
Nancy Marshall Binder
Deepest sympathy for all the families ands friends. Prayers
Geraldine Swafford
Bob was a wonderful neighbor and friend to me and my husband Joseph, who passed in 2017. He helped us when Joseph was declining in health and continued to assist me when needed as long as his health permitted. A Good Samaritan to all.