Robert L. "Bob" Curry 1932 - 2016

CURRY, DEJONG, MORRIS

Posted By: Connie Swearingen - volunteer (email)
Date: 3/15/2016 at 00:03:44

Sioux City Journal
7 March 2016

SIOUX CITY | Robert L. "Bob" Curry, 83, of Sioux City passed away Saturday, March 5, 2016, in his home, surrounded by his family.

Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Waterbury Funeral Service of Sioux City, 4125 Orleans Ave. Burial will follow the service in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, with family present 6 to 8 p.m., and a Masonic service at 7 p.m., at the funeral home.

Bob was born on June 5, 1932, to Leland and Tracy (DeJong) Curry of South Sioux City. He graduated from South Sioux City High School in 1950. Bob joined the United States Navy on Nov. 17, 1950. He served on the USS Princeton with honor, throughout the Korean War, as a Napalm Ordnanceman. During his time aboard ship, the motion picture "Men of the Fighting Lady" was filmed, in which he played a stand-in role.

In 1954, Bob returned to South Sioux City and began taking classes at Wayne State College, where he met Patty Morris. They married in 1955, and moved to Sioux City. He began his long career for John Hancock Insurance Company in 1957, retiring after an injury in 1985.

Bob was raised to a Master Mason on April 26, 1974, at Morningside Lodge 615. He completed his 32nd degree at the Scottish Rite. He went on to become a Noble at the Abu Bekr Shrine Temple in Sioux City. He volunteered as a Hospital Dad for children that needed transported to the Shriner's Hospital for Children in Minneapolis, Minn. His legacy is carried on by his son and grandson.

Bob enjoyed all sports from local games to traveling to watch the Chicago Bulls and Detroit Lions. He enjoyed tinkering in his garage, going to auctions and, most of all, helping others. His infectious laugh and caring nature will be missed by all those that loved him.

He is survived by his wife, Patty "Rosie" Curry; his three daughters, Penny Jasman (Arnie), Barb Parks (Steve) and Laurie Welch (Doug); his one son and best friend, Mark Curry (Kerrie); his grandchildren, Lisa, Arnie Jr., Tricia, David, Brandon, Lacey, Erin, Tony, Alex and Catherine; his great-grandchildren, Francesca, Isaiah, Bailey, Elly, Landry, Parker, Abby and Harper; his brothers, Tom Curry (Dixie) of Fairbury, Neb., Jim Curry and Roger Curry; sisters, Clara Detrick of Rialto, Calif., Ruth Cechian of Omaha, Alice Erickson (Eldon) of Minnesota, Donna Curry and Lorna Curry; brother-in-law, John Graser; sister-in-law, Charlotte Curry; lifelong friend and Brother Mason, Phil Severson; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Leland and Tracy Curry; stepmother, Bonnie Curry; sisters, Eva Wiggs, Edith Graser, Gloria Curry and Bonnie Lea Curry; brother, Donald "Butch" Curry; brothers-in-law, Donald Detrick, Alvin Wiggs and Elmer Cechin; granddaughter, Alicia Parks; and great-grandson, Jordan Peterson.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family.