Robert Spafford

Robert "Bob" Oscar Reynold Spafford, age 77 died peacefully, surrounded by his family on Thursday, January 1, 2009, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Bob was born on November 20, 1931 in Meenon Township, Wisconsin to William and Evelyn Spafford along with 6 other siblings. Bob joined the Marine Corp at age 21 and was honorably discharged in 1954. Later that year he married Mazie Sorrells of Brevard, North Carolina, and to this union seven children, 4 sons and 3 daughters were born. Bob worked mostly as a heavy equiptment operator. He also was in business with his brother Duke and son Brad. Up until the time his health failed Bob enjoyed advising and teaching his sons and grandsons in the art of building houses. He truly enjoyed fishing and hunting with his family and friends. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, wife Mazie, his brothers Ray, Roy and Duke and sisters Muriel and Ann. Bob is survived, greatly loved and missed by sons Bill (Karen), Bob (Lana), Brad (Linda) and Shawn (Karen), daughters Betty (Gary), Judy and Maylene (Brian), 24 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, 1 great great-child, brother Bunk (Millie), sister-in-laws Barb and Ione, many nieces, nephews and friends. Memorial services were held Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Webster, with Pastor Steve Ward officiating. Honorary casketbearers were Travis Spafford, Brad Spafford, Shad Spafford, Nick Spafford, Brent Spafford, Riley Zimmerman, Sam Klug, Mitch Spafford, Donnie Spafford, Quinten Wilson, Mason Spafford and Derek Spafford. Interment will occur at a future date and Bob will be laid to rest beside his wife. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Webster.