Robert Meredith

1936 - 2021

Robert W. Meredith
1936-2021
Robert W. Meredith died peacefully on August 30, 2021, at his home in San Rafael, California with Lois, his loving wife and best friend for 64 years, by his side. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA on January 27, 1936. Bob was educated at Allegheny College (BA), University of Louisville (MBA), Harvard Law School (JD), Columbia University Law School (Certification in French Law).

Bob started his law career at Athearn, Chandler & Hoffman in San Francisco practicing general business and corporate law for various clients, among them Xerox Corporation. Five years later Bob joined Xerox in Rochester, NY where he specialized in international development and spent the next 26 years within Xerox's international joint ventures working as International Senior Counsel in London, Japan, and the U.S. at Stamford, CT. and Palo Alto, CA. Throughout his career, he participated in professional programs in business and law including Rand Center for US-Japan Relations Advisory Group, Brookings Institute Tokyo Seminar, Harvard Law School Negotiating Program, the US-China Business Council, and numerous programs in International Law, Antitrust, International Business, and Affirmative Action. Bob was known for his sharp intellect, effectiveness in multicultural relations, immense curiosity, passion for travel, and jovial sense of humor.

Upon retiring from Xerox, Bob and Lois enjoyed traveling and spending time on their boat in Tiburon at the San Francisco Yacht Club. Bob also devoted his time to local community organizations where he served on the Board of the Marin Community Library Foundation and was elected President of the Board at Marin Art and Garden Center for eight years. He also was a Life Member of the Tokyo American Club of Japan.

In recent years, Bob and Lois have resided in Smith Ranch Homes in San Rafael, California. A memorial celebration of life will be held at a future date. Memorial donations may be made to your charity of choice.