Bob Harbour, 91 of Lenexa, KS, died Wednesday, October 13, 2021. Bob was born in Muncie, KS on March 27, 1930 and had lived most of his life in the Kansas City area. Bob is survived by wife Martha Fredericks Harbour, who were married in 1951. Bob and Martha enjoyed 30 years of living at Lake Quivira, where you could find Bob on the golf course as often as possible. In 2006 they moved to Avon Park, FL where he would again be found on the golf course and where many close friendships still remain. In 2017 they moved back to Kansas City to be near their ever expanding family.
Bob helped start the Muncie baseball teams in 1954, that played in the KC 3&2. He was one of the pioneers of the KC Stengel league, where he coached and continued his love of baseball.
Bob was the owner of Harbour Construction for 40 years, retiring in 2000. Other survivors include children Bob Jr. and wife Patty, Terri Izard and husband Bob, Kim Oswald and husband Mark. Bob was blessed to have 6 grandsons and spouses, Casey Harbour and wife Sarah Harbour, Kyle Izard, Kevin Izard and wife Andrea Izard, Kollin Izard and wife Mychal Izard, Conner Oswald and Chase Oswald, Great grandsons, Dayton Harbour, Benjamin Izard and Lou Patrick Izard. Bob was anxiously awaiting Great grandson number 4, due in December. Bob is also survived by 2 sisters, Patience Jones and Ova Gaignet. Preceding Bob in death were sister Emanetta Qualls and brothers, John Rhinley, Elmer and Donald Harbour.
Visitation will be from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 19, at the Porter Funeral Home, 8535 Monrovia, Lenexa, KS with the Memorial Service to follow. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to the Shriners Childrens Hospitals in care of Abdallah Shrine Temple, 5300 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, KS 66202 or Ascend Hospice, 4550 W. 109th St., Suite 210, Overland Park, KS 66211.