Bob Iliff

Robert "Bob" George Iliff, 73, of Monrovia, sadly and unexpectedly passed from this life on Saturday, May 23, 2020, in Methodist Hospital due to injuries sustained in a car accident. He was born in Connellsville, PA on April 13, 1947, to the late Reverend John Edmond and Jessie Ann (Wirebach) Iliff. The son of a minister, Bob’s family spent his youth traveling the United States serving several churches. He graduated from Saginaw High School with the class of 1965. After graduation, Bob attended Saginaw Valley College, earning a bachelor's degree in education. He secured a teaching position at the Good Shepherd Baptist Academy, and retired from the Tabernacle Christian School, Martinsville, in 1991. A talented, inspiring, and passionate teacher, Bob was looked up to and loved by students throughout his career. In January 1970, Bob was set up on a blind date while on a weekend skiing trip. Little did he know, he was being introduced to the love of his life, Meri. They united in marriage on August 29, 1970 and began their fifty-year journey together. A great man with strong faith, Bob was a member of the Life Line Baptist Church in Camby, and a member of the Toastmasters Club. A kind and caring man, Bob loved his family deeply. He was a great role model to his four sons, teaching them to be upstanding men. A history buff, he enjoyed reading, politics, and arguing his point. Leaving his family without a chance to say goodbye, they take comfort in knowing he is reunited with his loved ones in the arms of Jesus. Along with his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his son, Joe Iliff; and siblings, Virginia Schuler and John Iliff. Survivors include his loving wife, Meriedith “Meri" (Rohrer) Iliff; children, Tom (wife, Michelle) of Camby, Ben (wife, Melissa) of Saginaw, MI, Johnny Iliff (companion, Autumn Foreman) of Plainfield and daughter-in-law, Kristen Iliff of Stilesville; sisters, Esther Romero of Saginaw, MI, and Jessie Golombisky (husband, Bill) of Blanchard, MI; brother in law, William Schuler of Saginaw, MI; grandchildren, Hannah, Ethan, Corbin, Andrew, Evie, Paul, Matthew, Sophia, Lilly, Noah, Micah and Eli; along with many nieces and nephews. Funeral and Cremation Arrangements were entrusted to Light Memorial & Funeral Chapel in Monrovia. A gathering of Friends & Family will be held on May 27, from noon until 1 p.m.at the Life Line Baptist Church, 13387 N Slideoff Rd, Camby, IN 46113. Tim Lindsey will officiate a Celebration of Life Service beginning at 1 p.m., with dessert fellowship following. Memorial contributions may be made by mail to the Indiana Parkinson’s Foundation, 14350 Mundy Dr #800, Noblesville, IN 46060, or by clicking the link https://www.indianaparkinson.org/stories-of-gratitude/, as well as, to the Life Line Baptist Church. For those who are unable to attend in person, the service will be live streamed on the church’s Facebook page, as well as on their website, https://www.lifelinebaptist.net/. Please keep Bob's family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time of loss. Condolences, favorite memories, and sympathy gifts may be shared with the Iliff family on his tribute wall by searching @monroviafuneralhome on social media and online at www.lightmemorial.com.

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Bob Iliff

April 13, 1947 - May 23, 2020