Bob Lefor

Funeral Mass for Bob Lefor, 80, of Dickinson, will be 11:00 a. m. , Monday, September 19, 2011 at Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Dickinson, ND with Father Jeff Zwack, celebrating. Entombment will follow in the Dickinson Mausoleum in Dickinson. Visitation for Bob will be Sunday, September 18, 2011, 11:00 a. m. to 2:00 p. m. at Stevenson Funeral Home. Visitation will continue from 3:00 p. m. to 4:00 p. m. at Queen of Peace Catholic Church with a Rosary and Prayer Service being held at 4:00 p. m. Bob passed away September 14, 2011 at St. Benedict?s Health Center in Dickinson. Robert ?Bob? Lefor was born March 4, 1931 in Glendive, MT, the son of Frank and Catherine (Willer) Lefor. He grew up and attended school in Glendive, graduating from high school in 1949. He went on to attend Dawson Community College graduating with a degree in business. Bob enlisted in the Montana National Guard where he achieved the rank of Master Sergeant. On September 5, 1955, Bob was united in marriage to Carol Matthew in Bozeman, MT. To this union five children were born; three sons, Mike, Greg and Todd, and two daughters; Dianne and Susie. In 1951, Bob became assistant manager for J. C. Penney?s in Glendive, later transferring to Bozeman in 1955. The family moved back to Glendive in 1957 when Bob began to manage Gambles Department Store. In 1958, the family moved to Dickinson where Bob started DCI Credit Services, Inc. He managed and served as President from 1958-2002. In 2002, Bob retired, continuing to make Dickinson their home. Bob was President of Friars Club of Dickinson which held an annual charity ball. The event later evolved into The St. Joseph?s Hospital & Health Center Charity Ball. He served as Chairman of the American Heart Association, Dakota Affiliate, and from 1984-1996 was a member of the Board of Directors of the American Collectors Association. Bob won many industry awards including the I. F. C. C. E. , which is the highest award given in the collection industry. Bob was the President of the Associated Credit Bureaus of North Dakota and Minnesota. He won the International Leadership Award for the Associated Credit Bureaus, the highest award given in that industry. Bob started the auction and co-chaired the Mardi Gras Auction Committee along with Paul Bosch. He was President of the Dickinson Golf Association (1970-1986), being instrumental in taking the Heart River Golf Course from a 9 hole course to an 18 hole course. For several years, Bob served as Municipal Judge for the city of Dickinson. He offered his services as a member of the God?s Share Appeal Committee for the Diocese of Bismarck. Bob was a member of Queen of Peace Catholic Church and chairman of the usher committee. In remembering Bob, he had a great sense of humor, was very quick witted, loved to make people laugh, and never teased anyone he didn?t like. One of his best attributes was his ability to give generously. He was shown the need for education in Kenya, where he funded the building of a new elementary school that he named ?The Carol School? in honor of his wife. Bob is survived by his wife Carol; three sons, Mike (Sherryl) Lefor of Dickinson, Greg (Beth) Lefor of Lititz, PA, and Todd (Jennifer) Lefor of Fargo; two daughters, Dianne and Susie Lefor of Dickinson; a sister, Marilyn Cullen of Billings, MT and six grandchildren, Brett, Scott, Andi, Christopher, Sarah and Joshua. The family suggests memorials to the St. Joseph?s Hospital Foundation 30 West 7th Street, Dickinson, ND 58601.


Click to View Program (PDF)


Burial Date: September 19, 2011
Funeral Home Dickinson, ND

Funeral Mass: Monday: Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Dickinson, ND