Colette (Bobbitt) Duncan

Colette (Bobbitt) Duncan passed away January 2, 2010 at St. John’s Regional Medical Center, Springfield, Missouri, at the age of 91 years, 5 months and 15 days. Colette was the youngest of seven children born to the union of the late Charles Presley and Ida (Chalfant) Bobbitt. She was born on July 18, 1918 at Zebra, Missouri, on the family farm, which is now under the Lake of the Ozarks. Colette was a descendant of two early pioneer families in Missouri. Her great grandfather, Louis P. Chalfant, settled in “old” Linn Creek in 1855, and the Bobbitt family settled close to the Missouri river near Glasgow in the 1840’s. Colette’s parents were long time postmasters at the Zebra Post Office. Charles also served as the Camden County Probate Magistrate. Upon his death, Ida was appointed to finish his term, and was re-elected to that position for several more terms. Charles and Ida moved their family from Zebra to “old” Linn Creek and then to a farm near Montreal. Colette graduated from Stoutland High School in 1936. In 1941, Colette married Obert Duncan at Linn Creek, Missouri. This union was blessed with one daughter, Janice. Colette and Obert made their home in Waynesville. Obert preceded Colette in death in 1951. Colette and Obert owned and operated “Duncan’s Clothing” store along with other businesses in Waynesville for many years. She later worked at Ft. Leonard Wood. She loved being a member of the Hanson Chapter 22 Order of the Eastern Star, and was very proud when she received her 50 year pin several years ago. She was a long time, faithful member of Concord Christian Church. Colette will be greatly missed by her daughter and son-in-law Janice and Allen Haynes of Windsor, Colorado; grandson: Jeffrey Haynes and wife, Suzanne and sons, Griffin and Remington (and one on the way); grandson: Bryan Haynes and wife, Lori and daughters, Ella, Maggie and Brynn; along with many other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents, her husband, and her long time companion: Lloyd Madden, Colette was preceded in death by six siblings: Henry “Tucker”, George, Paul and Fred Bobbitt, Muriel Bobbitt and Sciota Halliburton. Funeral services were held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, January 6, 2010, in the Memorial Chapel of Richland with Rev. Lee Todd officiating. Bob Payne presented a lovely eulogy. Soloist / Pianist ~ Becky Lercher sang “Church in the Wildwood” and “It Is Well With My Soul”. Serving as escorts were Bryan Haynes, Jack Wiener, Ralph Forester, Charles Mackney, Morris Howlett and Bob Groat. Honorary escorts were Jeff Haynes, Bob Payne, Don Shivers, Larry Peterson, James Shockley and Lyle Studer. Very special honorary escorts included Griffin Haynes, Ella Haynes, Remington Haynes, Maggie Haynes, Brynn Haynes and ( One on the Way!). Burial followed in the Oaklawn Cemetery of Richland, Missouri. Services were under the direction of Memorial Chapel of Richland. Memorial contributions may be made in loving memory of Colette Duncan to the Concord Christian Church and may be left at Memorial Chapel of Richland.