Gilbert "Gib" Earl Bomar 87, of Saint Joseph, Missouri, passed away Saturday, March 6, 2021 in Saint Joseph.
He was born May 26, 1933 in Nodaway, Missouri, son of the late William Reilly and Elsie Marie (Steeby) Bomar. After graduating from Fillmore High School he enlisted in the United States Army and was a Private for 2 years. Returning he became a machinist and supervisor for Westab (Meade) Products retiring in a little over 33 years. After retirement he continued as a machinist as a hobby and to build and work with his hands. He was an avid John Wayne Fan. He married Anna Lee Merritt February 24, 1956, they later divorced , he then married Maxine Laughlin Bomar and they shared 60 years together.
Gilbert Earl was preceded in death by wife Maxine, his parents, twin brother, Delbert Syril Bomar in 1939, grandson, Ryan Bomar, and step grandson, Brad Williams.
Survivors include: son, Michael (Sandy) Bomar, daughter, Jamie (Elmer) Bennett, step daughter, Ava Andrews, grandson, Jason Words, granddaughter, Nichole Bennett, step grandsons, Aaron (Jill) Snook and Chris (Julie) Bennett, step granddaughter, Christa Bennett, great-grandson, Jason Lee, great-granddaughters, Ashlynn Bomar, Clair A, Kenlee Words, and Shelby L Cooley, step great-grandson, Callan Snook, and several other step great grandchildren, sister, Buelah M Conroy, aunt, Leota Steeby-Curd, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
The family will receive friends from 1 - 2:00 pm Friday at the Rupp Funeral Home, Memorial Services following Friday, March 12, 2021 at 2:00 pm at the Rupp Funeral Home. Dr. Jason Abbott officiating. The Inurnment will be at the Fillmore Cemetery with full Military Honors. He will be cremated under the care of the Rupp Funeral Home. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com