GOWER, Mo. – Betty B. (Waterman) Simpson, 91, died Thursday, February 12, 2015 at Mosaic Life Care.
She was born December 15, 1923 to Lula (Vestal) and Hugh Waterman in Halleck, Missouri.
Betty married Joseph Simpson on September 14, 1947. He preceded her in death on March 3, 2013.
She was a member of First Christian Church of Plattsburg, Missouri and Bridge Club of Gower. Betty also volunteered for many years as a poll-worker.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents; and sisters, Catherine Kampschmidt and Dorothy McConnell.
Survivors include sons, Wayne Simpson (Judy), Mt. Washington, Ky.; and Vernon Simpson, St. Joseph; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Farewell Services 3 p.m., Monday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends one hour prior to the service, where friends may call after 9 a.m., Monday. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to the American Cancer Society. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

ST. JOSEPH – Robert “Bob” W. Derc, 77, passed away Thursday, February 12, 2015 in a St. Joseph hospital.
He was born October 4, 1937 in St. Joseph, son of Lucy and Frank Derc.
He graduated from Christian Brothers high school (1954) and entered the United States Navy serving during the Korean Conflict. He married Carol Scott on October 30, 1961 and they shared 53 years together. He retired from the United States Postal Service as a Mail Carrier. He was active in Boy Scouts, and coached girls softball for his daughters, he taught Hunter Safety at Missouri Dept. of Conservation for many years. Bob loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and attending their events and he was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, a former member of St. Patricks Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus Council # 571, and a 4th degree Knight, he was also a member of the American Legion.
Bob was preceded in death by father, Frank J. Derc; mother, Lucy Mae Yurkewitz; and a sister, Vicki Pierson.
Survivors include: wife, Carol Derc, of the home; three daughters, Pamela West, Rebecca Bright, and Lori Derc, all of St. Joseph; six grandchildren, Tyler (Ashley), Megan (Dustin), Joshua, Mindy, Alissa and Adair; four great-grandchildren, Jace, Traven, Carter, and Hadley; and a sister, Kay Walker of St. Joseph.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, February 16, at 10 a.m., at the Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, Fr. Christian Malewski Celebrant. The Rosary will be recited at 5 p.m., Sunday at the Rupp Chapel with the family to receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m., on Sunday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at the Mount Olivet Cemetery . Memorials are requested to the Our Lady of Guadalupe. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com