Bob Souders
July 26, 1927 ~ August 17, 2006
Souders, Robert H. Sr. “Bob,” 79, Affordable Autos Inc. co-owner, died Thursday, August 17, 2006. Rosary 7:00 p.m. Sunday, August 20; service 10:00 a.m. Monday, August 21, both at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church. Mr. Souders was born July 26, 1927. He has owned a number of automobile dealerships in the Wichita area since 1970. At the time of his death, he was co-owner of Affordable Autos, Inc., along with his partner of more than 35 years, Jerry Shumaker. An avid aviation enthusiast and pilot, Mr. Souders was a member of the Quiet Birdmen and Commemorative Air Force. Preceded in death by his beloved wife of 46 years, Dolores “Dee” Souders. Survivors: son and daughter-in-law, Robert H. Souders Jr. and Margaret Jambor of Redondo Beach, CA; daughter and son-in-law, Sherrie and Rick Bieberle of Wichita; brother, Jim Souders of Centerville, KS; grandchildren, Nicholas Taylor, Jordan and Malik Bieberle; longtime friend, Iva Garrett. Memorial established with Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, 313 S. Market, Wichita, KS 67202. Downing Lahey Mortuary West
Rosary 7:00 p.m. Sunday, August 20, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton.
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Dear Sherry & Bob: My thoughts and prayers are with you this morning as you say your final goodbyes. I have been thinking of you all since I heard your Dad was ill and now know he and Dee, Nana & Bus are happy at ‘home.’ Love, Marianne
Sherry and Rick, Amy and I are very sorry to hear of your loss. May God help you through this difficult time. This is a time to celebrate your father’s life and contributions to a world he surely made better. Please let your mind and heart think of the love and joy your father brought to you as he raised you to be the good person you are, and then supported you in your adult life. God bless!
I went to school with Bob from the 4 th thru high school. My first car was bought from him in 1950. I did some electrical work on his first house. John E. Phillips Raytown,MO
Sherry and Bob, I am so very sorry to hear of the passing of your father and of your mother earlier. I was raised in ElDorado Springs, Mo. when there was Bob Souders Ford. My father built the home they lived in at that time and I used to baby sit for ‘Bobby’ whenever Mr. and Mrs. Souders went out to social events. Bob gave me my very first golf club and golf lesson. Bob and Dee were very wonderful people who were kind and thoughtful to a young boy who remains eternally grateful for their friendship and will cherish their memory. May you be comforted in knowing that memories are a special blessing and your parents will never really be more than a pleasant thought away.