Robert M. McShane, son of Benjamin and Alice McClure McShane, was born October 23, 1891 in Laclede County, Missouri and departed this life on March 24, 1984 at his home in Stoutland. He had been in poor health for several years.
On November 12, 1912 he was united in marriage with Lula Hillhouse in what is now the Orville Stone home. To this union were born two daughters, both surviving. His wife preceded him in death September 28, 1955.
Rob, as he was known to friends, owned a café in Stoutland for several years and for 32 years he owned and operated the McShane Grocery in Stoutland where he made many friends.
He is survived by two daughters: Mrs. Bernice Dewitt, Livermore, Colorado and Mrs. Arlene Loose, Phrump, Nevada; three grandchildren; four great grandchildren; 12 great great grandchildren; also a number of other relatives and a host of friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Roy L. McShane and David F. McShane.
Services were held Tuesday, March 27, 1984, 2:00 p.m. at Stoutland United Methodist Church.
Music was provided by Lloyd Jones, soloist and DeLores Shadel, accompanist.
Escorts were: Mack Clark, Durrell Goodwin, Steve Hoffman, Tunney Allee, Leon Builderback and Ray Roark.
Honorary escorts were: Guy Begley, Don Crabtree, James Evans, Orville Houser and Orville Stone.
Burial was in the Stoutland Cemetery under the direction of Colonial Funeral Chapel.
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