Year     1974
Name     Robert Patrick Lackland
Yearbook     Robert Lackland
Status      Deceased - 8/5/2009 Peculiar, MO
Bio     Robert “Bob” Patrick Lackland Sr., age 53 of Peculiar, Missouri lost a five-year battle with cancer Wednesday, August 5, 2009, in Peculiar. He was born March 2, 1956, to Robert Elliot Jr. and Eleanor Conner Lackland in Kansas City, Mo. Bob, one of four children, grew up in Appleton City, Mo., and Independence, Mo. He attended Van Horn High School in Independence. Bob served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. On February 11, 1997, he was united in marriage to Jacquelyn Tremaine in Miami, Okla. Bob worked at the Ameristar Casino, formerly called Stations Casino, as facilities manager for 12 years before retiring in November of 2008 due to failing health. Bob is survived by his wife, Jackie Lackland of Peculiar, Mo.; three sons, Robert Lackland Jr. and fiancé Jenn Wynn of Independence, Mo., Dustin DeShazer and wife Renee of Archie, Mo., and Trevor DeShazer of Independence, Mo.; three daughters, Shannon Lackland of Independence, Mo., Carissa Riga of Peculiar, Mo., and Amber DeShazer and fiancé Robb Howe of Independence, Mo.; two stepsons, Robert Givens and wife Michelle of Harrisonville, Mo., and Christopher Givens and wife Annie of Jadwin, Mo.; a stepdaughter, Julia Givens of Chillicothe, Mo.; one brother, David Lackland and wife Kathy of Grain Valley, Mo.; two sisters, Gail Gargotta and husband Jim of Blue Springs, Mo., and Cathy Burnam of Oak Grove, Mo.; and seven grandchildren. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, August 15, at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel, 660- 679-6555, in Butler, Mo. Visitation, prior to services from 10-11 a.m. Saturday at Schowengerdt Chapel. Burial, Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Cross Roads Hospice or Cancer Action. Online condolences, www.schowengerdtchapel.com.
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1974 Upcoming Events:      
8/17/2024 / 6:00:00 PM - Saturday morning @ 10:00 am there will be a guided tour of Van Horn. It is the time to see all of the newly renovated area’s of the school.

Sugo Restaurant @ Ameristar Casino Saturday Evening
6:00 - 7:00 pm Cocktails
7:00 - 8:30 pm Dinner. Buffett serving choice of 3 entree’s, salad, sides, dessert, tea, coffee or water.
8:30 - 11:00 pm Announcements, opportunities for pictures, dancing with music provided by D.J.
Cost is $60.00 per person Mail checks to Van Horn Class of 1974 P.O.Box 3048 Independence, MO. 64055
For more information please see our Van Horn Class of 1974 group page on Facebook. There is a link there to reserve rooms that Ameristar has blocked for us. VHfreddyfalcon@gmail.com, for additional information. Checks must be received by June, 2024 and make sure to include maiden name. Looking forward to seeing you all!! Your 1974 committee.
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