Robert Caldwell

CALDWELL ROBERT CALDWELL On May 19, 2008, ROBERT CALDWELL, of Reston, VA, died from complications of Lou Gehrig's disease, born September 10, 1934. He passed away peacefully at home with family and friends by his side. Bob was born and raised in Lumberton, NC. He received his Bachelor of Arts from Wake Forest University and his Master of Divinity from Yale University. He was an Associate Minister at University Baptist Church in Baltimore, MD, and a Senior Minister at East Washington Heights Baptist Church in Washington, DC. Bob was the co-founder of the Gestalt Institute of Washington, DC and the founder and president of the Quest Center for Human Growth in Bethesda, MD. He was also president of the Maryland Mental Health Counselors Association from 1993 to 1994. Since 1985, he was a frequent writer for Pathways Magazine, contributing articles focusing on personal growth and self-help. Bob met life with enthusiasm and curiosity. He brought himself fully to every relationship. A most rewarding part of his life was his work as a psychotherapist at the Counseling and Guidance Center in Bethesda, MD, impacting the lives of individuals, couples, and groups for over 35 years. He loved music, photography, theatre, scientific journals, the ocean and talking to people. Bob's family was the center of the richness of his life. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Erma; his son, David and daughter-in-law, Audrey; his grandsons, David and Tommy of Ashburn, VA, many loving family and friends. He was predeceased by his son Stephen in 2001. A memorial service will be held at St. Anne's Episcopal Church in Reston, VA, on Friday, May 30, at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Bob's memory may be made to Capital Hospice, 209 Gibson St., NW, Ste. 202 Leesburg, VA 20176 or to the charity of your choice.