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Robert Sayers Obituary
Robert Stuart Sayers, 77, of Nassau Bay, Texas, passed away the evening of Sunday, January 15, comforted by his loving family. He was born August 19, 1934, in Stone, KY. Stuart is preceded in death by his mother Laura Weddington and father Volney Lee Sayers. He is survived by his wife Paige Hoffman Sayers and two daughters, Sabrina Sayers Roman (Dr. Joe Roman) and Tara Sayers Dillard. Nephew Clay Sayers (Kay), Nieces Cheryl Poulus (Perry), and Midge Nichols.
Stuart enjoyed a lifelong career with the US Air Force, NASA, Aerospace Corporation, and United Space Alliance as an outstanding engineer supporting critical phases of America's military and manned space programs. In 1957, Stuart served as a Wright Patterson Flight Test Engineer investigating adverse weather conditions on jet engine performance. In 1961, Stuart joined NASA testing and arming the booster rockets for Project Mercury, Gemini, and early Apollo missions. Transferring to NASA-Houston in 1963, Stuart developed the launch abort criteria for Gemini-Titan launches and implemented a full motion flight simulator for Astronaut training. During the Apollo and Shuttle Programs, Stuart developed the Avionic Systems architecture for integrating and processing payload flight data. Taking early retirement from NASA, Stuart joined the Aerospace Corporation and continued supporting Manned Space Flight projects. In 2009, Stuart joined United Space Alliance as an Orbiter Avionics System Specialist through the end of the Shuttle Program in August 2011. Stuart completed his military service in the Airforce Reserves, retiring with the rank of Lt. Colonel. Viewing will be at the Crowder Funeral Home, Medical Center Blvd, in Webster, Texas from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, January 18th. A memorial service celebrating his life will be held at the Nassau Bay Baptist Church, 18131 Nassau Bay Drive, Houston, Texas 77058, at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 19th.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Second Baptist Church, Houston, TX, Salvation Army or the charity of choice are gratefully accepted.
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Memories and Condolences
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Mary Page Sellers
January 21, 2012
I am so sorry to learn of Stuart's passing. My prayers are with you and the family.
Jeanette Hoffman Merkle
January 18, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Bill Overton
January 18, 2012
I met Stu when I worked at Second Baptist in Houston. Stu told me about the time my Dad, John Overton, was able to help Stu get a job at Eagle Engineering several years before. When my Dad was in the hospital at St. Johns last year, Stu spent a lot of time visiting with my Dad. We were very grateful for Stu's friendship, especially during that time. My heart is heavy over hearing of Stu's passing. I will be praying for his family.
Sam Higson
January 18, 2012
It was an honour and a pleasure working with Stu during his time at MDR. A perfect gentleman. All his Canadian colleagues and friends remember Stu with pride and affection.
January 17, 2012
Dear Tara, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Linda & Drew Hain
David & Janet Jacobs
January 17, 2012
Dear Paige, Janet and I are so very sorry ,with the passing of Stuart.We just received the news from Alice at SH-DAR. We are so sorry we can't be with you at this time. May the God of all comfort be with you at this time as you celebrate the home going of Stuart and reflect on your many fond memories you two shared together.
Corky and Janet, Gordonsville, Va.
Bill Waite
January 17, 2012
I was just speaking to my wife on Sunday about Stu and his two dogs (this is from working with him at MDR 10 years ago). He brought them in to work for me to meet. I am a dog lover as well.
My thoughts are with you at this time.
Bill Waite
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