"My sympathy to the Dameron family. I met Bob while working at Hines Motors in early 1980. He always had a smile and a good word to everyone. "
In loving memory of
Robert Henry Dameron
December 7, 1925 - December 22, 2013
Robert Henry Dameron, 88, of New London, died Sunday, December 22, 2013 at the New London Nursing and Rehab Center.
He was born December 7, 1925 in Burlington to Mervin Berthel "Bill" and Frieda Sperfslage Dameron. On April 30, 1948 he married Evelyn Nelson in Burlington, Iowa. She died September 7, 1982. On April 16, 1988 at Oakland Mills he married Joyce Angstead Huffman. He was a 1943 graduate of New London High School and attended Iowa Wesleyan College. He served in the Navy for 2 ½ years on the U.S.S. APc 22 ship during World War II. He was a member of the New London VFW # 7641 for which he was Chaplain for many years and a member of the Henry County Honor Guard.
He pastored either as interim or full time at Salina Presbyterian Church, !st Baptist Church in Brighton, Ia., Oakland Mills Community Church , Bentley Community Church in Bentley, IL., and at the Pontoosuc Community Church from 1987 until his retirement in 2001. He accepted Christ as his savior on January 8, 1957 and called it his second birthday. He enjoyed serving as Chaplain of the VFW, traveling with his wife, Joyce, and hunting and fishing. He was a member of the NRA, and served on the Southeast Iowa Youthful Christ Board, the New London City Council and the New London Utility Board. He attended Oakland Mills Community Church and was Pastor Emeritus there. He was employed at JI Case, then at the New London Post Office for 22 ½ years. He then was a sales representative of Moorman Manufacturing Co. for 12 ½ years.
He is survived by his wife of New London, two daughters, Carolyn and Tom Walker of Missoula, MT, Jan and Rich Robinson of Lolo, MT, two sons, Bob, Jr and Linda Dameron of Missoula and David and Teresa Dameron of Mt. Pleasant; two step-daughters, Kim and Neil Otte of Huntsville, AL and Shelley and Dave Warden of West Branch; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife, one son, Ronald and one grandchild.
According to his wishes, his body has been cremated and a memorial service and inurnment will be held at a later date at Elliott Chapel, New London. Memorials have been established for the New London Fire and Rescue, New London Nursing and Rehab Center, Great River Hospice and Oakland Mills Community Church or the donor's choice.
Tributes
"To the Dameron Family.....there is only one word that comes to mind when I think of Bob....and that is class. He always had a smile on his face and was the most pleasant man to everyone that crossed his path. He was loved by everyone that was fortunate enough to know him. He will be missed by many...."
"May the Lord be with you and your family. You and Bob were a great couple and glad that you shared your life with him for the past 25 years. You are in our prayers."
"Joyce, My heart goes out to you today. No one needs to tell you what a wonderful man you were married too. He knew just what to say to a person to make them know God loved them and they were special. He also knew a gem when he decided to have you share his life with him. You two made a great pair. Thank you for touching my life along my way. Bless you and your family in the days to come. "