In Memory

Bob Spain

Robert “Bob” M. Spain, 77, formerly of Moline and Carbon Cliff, passed away Saturday March 9, 2024, at Silver Cross Nursing Home, Rock Island.

Memorial services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday March 14, 2024, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 4800 Kennedy Drive, East Moline, Illinois. Cremation rites have been accorded. There will be an opportunity to visit with the family following the services.

Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or the Parkinson’s Foundation.

Bob was born on June 27, 1946, in Moline, the son of Robert N. and Buenos (Jeffryes) Spain. He graduated from Moline High School where he was the leading tackler for the football team. He married Genita M. Barber on December 18, 1971, in Moline. Bob was previously employed at Deere & Company and later at Bowe Machine in Bettendorf. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He enjoyed woodworking and in his younger years was a professional baseball umpire.

Survivors include his wife, Genita; sons, Michael Spain, Shawn (Karen) Spain; daughter, Merry (Ryan Mitro) Spain; sister, Margaret (Frank) Utterback; grandchildren, Natalie, Robert, Clayton, Timothy, Asher, Phoebe, Melanie; several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his sister and parents.

In memory of Robert M Spain, please consider making a donation to one of the following charities:

https://www.esterdahl.com/obituaries/robert-spain



 
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03/16/24 12:14 PM #1    

Mike Shipley

I was sorry to read of Bob's passing and my condolences go out to his family. Bob and I were friends through sports. I was glad to hear he was the leading tackler, although I remember a tackle he made on offense. I recovered a Jeff Hall fumble and miracuously found the correct end zone unscathed, only to have the hell knocked out of me in the end zone. It was Bob Spain congratulating me on fullfilling every lineman's dream. I think Bob was more excited and happier than I was. I was glad we played on the same team and got to see that wide grin coming from that red face on more than one occasion. Rest in peace big man!

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