Robert R "Bob" McMurry, of Lee's Summit, passed away Saturday evening, February 28th at St Luke's East Hospital at the age of 87.

He was surrounded by love, with his adoring daughter Molly (Lang) and son-in-law Mark by his side.

Bob was born on August 31, 1938 in Hudson Falls, NY to Ernest Boisselle, Jr, and Helen (McMurry) Boisselle. Tragic circumstances ultimately brought him to the Kansas City area where he was raised by his maternal grandparents Edward and Dorothy (Walker) McMurry.

While his first years were spent at Northeast High School in KC, he finished up graduating from Lone Jack High School in 1956. After graduation, Bob enlisted in the US Air Force and served as Airman Second Class until 1960 when he was honorably discharged.

Once back in KC, he joined the electrical trade and become a journeyman electrician. Bob was a proud lifelong IBEW Local 124 member. His first job was working for George Ranallo Electric.

By September 1966, he had met and married the love of his life -- His "Suzie", Glenda Sue Raffurty of Kansas City, MO. They made a wonderful home and family together, putting roots down in Independence, MO after their wedding. Their son Robert Michael was born in 1969, followed by a daughter Molly Christine in 1979.

Eventually his career led him to become Lead Electrician at Children's Mercy Hospital, even winning Employee of the Year