Robert Bruce McDougal, Sr

In Loving Memory of Robert Bruce McDougal, Sr. Robert (Bob) Bruce McDougal, Sr. passed away Saturday, March 26, 2016 at the age of 90 in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. Bob was born on July 22, 1925 to Warren Vincent McDougal and Louise Henderson McDougal in Washington D.C. Bob grew up in the D.C. area graduating from Gordon Junior High School in 1940 and later Western High School in 1944. After graduation he joined the U.S. Marine Corp, was assigned to an artillery unit and deployed overseas to the Pacific Theater and remained on active duty in that capacity until the end of World War II. Bob’s military service continued until he retired December, 1956 as a captain in the Marine Corp Reserves. Following his discharge from active duty, Bob attended Tulsa University, was a member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity and a graduate of the Class of 1951, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Geology. In 1953 was hired by the U.S. Department of the Interior in the Bureau of Mines office in Washington D.C. where he continued his studies at the American University, later graduating with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Geology. While living and working in the Washington D.C. area he met the love of his life, Dorothy Tippett Shupp. The two were married shortly thereafter on November 8, 1958 and Bob became an instant and adoring father to Dorothy’s three children and before long Bob and Dorothy were blessed with two more children. Bob retired from a successful career in the Bureau and he and Dorothy settled in Bartlesville, OK to be near their daughter and son-in-law, where he lived a long and happy life with his loving wife of 52 years. Bob was preceded in death by his beautiful wife Dorothy, daughter Linda Winston of Hagerstown, MD and son George Shupp of Murfreesboro, TN. Bob is survived by daughter Sharon Long and spouse Harold of Bartlesville, OK; son Bruce McDougal and spouse Lori of Stillwater, OK; and son Rick McDougal and spouse Anita of Jenks, OK. While preceded in death by his parents, Bob is survived by his younger sister Adair Hadley and spouse Hunter of Swansboro, NC and younger brother Charles McDougal and spouse Jane of Raleigh, NC. Bob is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Bob was completely devoted to his wife and an inspiration to his children and grandchildren. He was an avid history buff and literally knew the geography of the world like it was the back of his hand. Whether figuring out the longitude and latitude of the Egyptian Pyramids, or explaining to a 5 year old what makes popcorn pop, Bob was a proven intellect and loving man who had all of the answers to life’s questions and, more importantly, detailed reports on the weather conditions in the surrounding area. Bob was an inspiration for the generations and as we would all learn that he would never drive left of center; never encountered a tree he wouldn’t cut down; and he never met a stranger. He was dearly loved and respected by all who knew him. Bob had a special bond with his family and friends and he will truly be missed by all. Services will be held at the First Presbyterian Church, 524 S. Duncan, Stillwater, Oklahoma at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 15, 2016. Stumpff Funeral Home, 1600 SE Washington, Bartlesville, OK 74006 is making the arrangements.

Robert Bruce McDougal, Sr

July 22, 1925 - March 26, 2016