Robert Barnstone

I met Robert when he married my cousin Anne. He was funny and warm and generous. He will not be forgotten.

I'M so sorry for your loss. I new you're brother from Bloomington. He was like my brother. I had to move to San Antonio and lost touch . He was a Goodfellow. I think of him often.I hate the thought that he had to pass. He had a peaceful soul that I knew..GodBless

I'm sorry to hear about your dad. Thinking of you often .Love your Bloomington buddy.

I bought a unit twice from Robert on the 12th and black property
Robert and his family lived next door
I became friends with Robert
I have a wonderful photo of Robert at our ranch
In the picture are Roy p Disney
Kenneth sims
Nick rossi and me
We were enjoying a guys say
Robert talked about Austin
His kids and growing up in Mexico
Robert was a goodman
Lots of fun
And a wonderful father and husband

I have lived away from Austin for a dozen years now, and just Googled Robert's name. How sad to learn of his passing this way. There is a quote from Robert during his days in the Austin City Council that I repeat on a regular basis, because of its humor and insight. As I recall the ACC was discussing budget items and one of the other council members was talking about how low a local tax rate was.

Robert was rather frustrated and spoke in a large (for him) voice, "ANY number times a...

Anne, Gabriella, Anatole, and Mateo - My heart is aching for you at this moment. I just learned of Robert's passing, and I've had you in my thoughts non-stop. Anne and Robert were sort of my surrogate parents for many years as Gabriella and I grew up together. Robert left an indelible stamp on my memory, from driving fast on road trips to Houston, to helping Gabriella and me pack for our drive to San Francisco. The home he created with his family was one of the most memorable places of my...

What an honor and joy to have known Robert, who was the best thing that ever happened to the Austin City Council. Our hearts go out to Anne and the family at this deeply sad time.
Robert was a force of nature, and such a wonderfully talented individual. Wherever he went, he filled up the room with his personality.
And whenever we would see him at Kyoto restaurant, he would always give us the best "tip" on which sushi to order!
Rest in peace, dear Robert.

Robert's love for Austin, important contributions, and irrepressible spirit will not be forgotten. He was a developer and he taught those of us who were fighting Hill Country sprawl development what we needed to know. He should have been mayor and almost was. Austin would be a different and far better place if he had won.

At the now famous all night hearing on the Barton Creek PUD, Robert sided with the citizens and refused to fall for any of the dozens of developer tricks that...

Jessica and I were saddened to hear of Robert's passing. I had the pleasure of talking with him only on a small number of occasions over the years, when visiting Anatole in Austin, but those occasions were always memorable, because of his unique energy and enthusiasm. He had a way of doing or saying something remarkable. Our thoughts and sympathy go out to the Barnstone family.