Robert Duncan McCallum
Obituary
Robert Duncan McCallum, 92, passed away on Monday, September 24, 2018, in Tulsa. Bob was born in Spencer, Iowa on January 4, 1926 to Erma Elizabeth Mauss McCallum and Duncan Wilfred McCallum. He is preceded in death by his wife, Lamona McCallum, his parents, and his sister, Carol. He is survived by daughter Cindy Luttrell and son Curtis McCallum.
After service in the Navy and completing his Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering at Iowa State University, Bob moved to Tulsa, where he worked for Seismograph Service Corporation and its subsidiary, Seiscor, for more than 35 years. In addition to his time with Seismograph in Tulsa, Bob spent several years logging wells for them in Venezuela.
Bob and Mona were longtime members of Trinity United Methodist Church in Tulsa. In 2011, they moved to Inverness Village, where Bob made many close friends, whom he cherished greatly.
Bob was an avid gardener, birdwatcher, Purple Martin “landlord”; bicyclist, beekeeper, and amateur astronomer. He was truly a lifelong learner and was knowledgeable on a wide range of subjects.
At Bob’s request, no memorial service will be held. Any memorial gifts may be made to a charity of your choice, but a few of Bob’s favorites were The Nature Conservancy, the Tulsa Zoo, the Oklahoma Aquarium and the Audubon Society.
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Donna Kramer
Deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Bob McCallum. There are so many memories of him and Mona from a long time friendship between our families starting at Trinity United Methodist Church in the early 1970s. Bob always carried himself with dignity...even when he came to our house and climbed a tall ladder in his white 'uniform' and relieved us of a big swarm of bees that thought they needed to live in our Cedar tree. He was a favorite Sunday School teacher for our grandson, and an active member of the Fidelis Sunday School Class. Bob will be missed by many.
Nanci Dotson
Cindy, I’m so sorry to hear about your Dad. I pray for comfort for you in the days ahead. Love, Lori
Lori Britton
Uncle Bob always said ir was a wonderful day when I visited. He was always kind to me. We will miss him.
Ona Lou Britton-Spears
Bob was a great guy. We were acquainted by virtue of our Tulsa Bicycle Club membership. He was a kind, smart and extremely likable guy. God bless his family.Yt
Diana Broaddrick
Cindy & Curtis, Thinking of you both with heartfelt sympathy. I have lots of fond memories of your Dad & Mom when I visited in 2012. Will keep you both in my prayers.
Donna K. Sykes
I am so sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. He was a great guy and a good friend. I will miss having lunch with now and then to discuss old times at SSC, bicycling, astronomy, and much more.
Robert Tucker