Robert Livesay

Robert Dean Livesay (6/21/1935-10/30/2020) Bob died peacefully on Friday, October 30, 2020 after a long battle with Mantle Cell Lymphoma. He is survived by wife Sandra of Manchester, son Mark (Cindy) of Saline, daughter Vicki (Roger) Hoxie of Pleasant Lake, MI, son Scott (Shelley) of Flint, MI., and step-daughter Hallie (Michael) Glaze of San Clemente, CA. He was preceded in death by his mother Thelma A. Beck, his father Eugene M. Livesay, and his stepfather Robert Ed. Beck. Bob was born on June 21, 1935 in St. John's MI. He graduated from Ann Arbor High in 1953. He worked for most of his life for the State of Michigan Highway Department holding various positions. From "slump' tester to bridge beam inspector, he had high expectations from the products he inspected. He retired from the Highway Department in the late 1990's. Bob was inducted into the Ann Arbor Bowling Association Hall-of-Fame in 2002, also inducted the same year was his close friend Fred Jahnke. His mother Thelma (in 1997) and son Mark (in 2006) formed the first 3-generation family in the Hall. He enjoyed the competitiveness of the game, the many friendships he gained through the sport, and his teammates immensely...[more]

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mongst other hobbies, Bob loved all kinds of racing...engaging in high level go-kart racing in the 1970's, then a spectator watching NASCAR at MIS, Formula One on TV, and visiting Eldora Speedway (dirt track racing) in his later years. He was also a world class photographer. Working part time in his younger years for Sam Sturgis Photography, he specialized in wedding photography. Later on, he enjoyed being field level at Michigan Football focusing on specific players, shooting landscape/wildlife pictures, and truly enjoyed taking candid family pictures. The most joy Bob had after retirement was the golfing adventures he experienced with his friends and family. His Tuesday foursome, his Friday group, and the various trips that were made with those same friends, and of course, the stories that came out of those trips, were invaluable to those who attended. He also valued family...and was very, very proud of all of his grandchildren and their many accomplishments, who all survive him: Anthony (Kathleen) Hoxie of Lansdale PA, Christopher (Laura) Livesay of St. Louis MO, Cal Livesay (Anna Messina) of Scarsdale NY, Dane and Jessi Glaze of San Clemente CA, and Danny, AJ (Lauren), and Justin (Cori) Henry of Jackson MI. Bob was so fond of the "February trip" where he and Sandy, and sister-in-law and very special friend, Christy, would spend the month in Marco Island. Family and friends would visit, go on fishing trips, exotic car shows, feast on Michelbob's Ribs, eat at Nene's for breakfast, and relax by the pool. A special thanks to the following close friends who made his, and Sandy's, life special: Fred and Judy Jahnke, George and Bonnie Loepke, and Dave and Barb Tanner...and those so many others who know who you are. A short visitation will begin at 3:00 pm Saturday November 7, 2020 at Nie Funeral Home, 3767 West Liberty Road, Ann Arbor MI until 4:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, consider giving generously to Special Olympics Michigan give.specialolympics.org or Arbor Valley USBC/Thelma Beck Scholarship Fund