I well remember Bob during my tenure in the branch of Western Environmental Geology of the USGS. Bob was excellent in performing his responsibility as branch leader. Frequently when I passed Bob in a hallway I would ask him how things were going, his respone was succinct and to the point -- better or worse.Them were the days!

Bob was a sweet man with a great sense of humor. He was always making the clerical staff in Western Regional Geology laugh out loud. His spirit and memories will be with us always. My deepest sympathy to Pam, Susan and family. Sincerely, Henriette (aka Henri)

Bob was a wonderful guy to work with and under--he was my Branch Chief for a while, a feet-on-his-desk guy with a choice sense of humor and high standards. He ended a complaint about me for something I published with the words "No, we don't censor our scientists."