Robert P. “Bob” Grant, 84 of Scammon, died Tuesday October 18, 2022 at the Medicalodge in Columbus. Born June 2, 1938 in Moorhead, Iowa, Bob was the son of Robert M. and Mardell (Anderson) Grant. They preceded him in death.
Bob and Linda Westervelt were united in marriage April 18, 1959. She survives him of the home.
Bob worked at BF Goodrich in Miami, Okla. for many years,. He also worked construction where he was self-employed, in his retirement he worked at Josie’s Restaurant in Scammon.
Bob was a longtime member of St. Bridget’s Catholic Church in Scammon. He coached Little League baseball for 40 plus years. He coached in Cherokee and the American Legion in Cherokee and Columbus also Babe Ruth in Columbus.
Bob was a devoted husband, dad, grandfather, coach and mentor. He was known as Papa not only to his beloved family, but to generations throughout the community. He never missed the grandkids games no matter where they were played. He knew no strangers; anywhere he went he would find someone to talk to. He was a man who believed in hard work, fixing things yourself and never leaving a person in need of help, a sweet and caring, yet strong and tough man who always put others before himself.
In addition to his wife, Bob is survived by his children Kandi Heflin and Kendall (Jodie) Grant both of Columbus, Kerry (Michael) Dainty of Scammon and Kim Mesplay of Pittsburg; siblings Vicky Laird of Columbus, Jack (Lela) Grant and Jerry (Deloris) Grant both of Scammon, Lynny (Marquita) Grant of Overland Park and Valorie Lasater of Independence, Mo. Nine grandchildren Abby Adamson, Addy Collins, Jennifer Fields, Jake Dainty, Justin Rogers, Zack Dainty, Montana Grant, Rylie Keller, Morgan Lero; 12 great grandchildren (with three on the way); along with a bonus grandchild Allie Mussa also survive.
In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by two brothers Bill and Mick Grant, one sister Sharon Goben and a granddaughter Amy Mesplay.
Memorial Mass of Christian burial will be 10 a.m. Monday October 24, at the St. Bridget’s Catholic Church in Scammon. Father Jeremy Huser will serve as celebrant. Interment will be at the St. Bridget’s Cemetery. Condolences may be left at www.bathnaylor. com. Services and arrangements are under the direction of the Bath-Naylor Funeral Home of Weir.