Steven W. Lober

Steven “Steve” Lober, 65, of Pittsburg, Missouri, passed away Friday, October 16, 2015 at 7:30pm at his home. His wife, Linda, and sister-in-law, Anne Roach, were by his side. Steve was born on May 24, 1950, to Bernard W. Lober and Geraldine L. Lober in Kansas City, MO. He spent his childhood cultivating his love for westerns and cars. A love of music led him to learn to play the guitar when he was 13. He graduated Oak Park High School in May of 1969 and married his high school sweetheart, Linda Fuller, on July 11, 1969. He was drafted in February of 1970 and did his basic training in Fort Campbell, Kentucky before being moved to Fort Knox, Kentucky for tank training. He was stationed with the 3rd Army Division in Büdingen, Germany until January 1972. From 1972 to 2001, Steve worked at Ben Franklin and Consolidated Freightway. He worked at General Mills from 2001 until 2013 when he reluctantly retired after he was diagnosed with small cell lung cancer. Steve was very passionate about woodworking. He filled out the large building on his property with an assortment of expert craftsmanship and made many other fine pieces including a beautiful bookshelf for his daughter, Angela. He was a member of Gashland Baptist Church in Kansas City, MO since he was baptized in 1964. Steve also attended Antioch Christian Church in Pittsburg for the last 5 years when he was in the area. On June 27, 2013 Steve was diagnosed with small cell lung cancer. He fought the cancer for 2 years and 3 months. The many months brought him closer to his Lord and Savior and before the end, his faith was stronger than it had ever been in his life. He was preceded in death by his father, Bernard William Lober; sister-in-law, Karen S. Lober; and a great niece, Emilyn Basnet. Steve is survived by his wife, Linda Faye Lober, and daughter, Angela D. Smith and her husband Daniel Smith; mother, Geraldine Lober, brother Gregory Lober and his wife Donna and sister Sandy Rix; sister in law, Anne Roach, and husband Gary; sister in law, Joan Daniel, and husband Ed; brother in law, David Fuller, and wife JoAnn; sister in law, Kathy Fuller; sister in law, Sandra Robertson; seven nephews; seven nieces; eleven great nephews; eleven great nieces, and two on the way. A Memorial Service will be held at Gashland Baptist Church at 601 NE Barry Rd, Kansas City, MO 64155 on Saturday, October 24, 2015 at 1:00 p.m with Pastor George McDowell officiating. Family Dinner will be immediately following at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family would like any donations to be given to the Carrie J. Babb Cancer Center for their outstanding care and support. PDF Printable Version

Steven W. Lober

May 24, 1950 - October 16, 2015