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Robert Boston Hurlbert

Houston, Texas

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HurlbertRobert Boston Hurlbert, Professor of Biochemistry, outdoorsman, much-loved husband, father and grandfather, died aged 85 on October 17, 2011 after a long illness. Dr. Hurlbert was chief of the Section of Nucleotide Metabolism at U.T. MD Anderson Hospital from 1962 to 1985. His research...

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I knew Bob from HAL-PC. My husband and I (who met at HAL-PC) were wondering about Bob tonight and discovered that he died thirteen years ago. He was such a kind man. He gave me an opportunity to teach in Senior Net at HAL-PC, and by doing so gave me an opportunity to learn so much about computers myself. He told me two important things: First, that if I continued to work such long hours, it would affect my health negatively, and second, that rosacea is caused by h. pylori, and what to do...

We are not perpetual, but Dr, Hurlbert left a valuable legacy to us. He was the most kind person you would meet in any situation. I was so fortunate to have experienced Dr. Hurlbert as his student, and as my friend. Richard Swint

Marc,

Here's sharing with you your sorrows in the passing of your dear father, Robert Boston Hurlbert.

We are with you and your family in your hour of bereavement.

-Frank Abueg and Reeda Brown

Sorry for the loss of your Dad - what a brilliant man he was. May God bless you during this time of sorrow.

~Karen Spears (work w/Katy)

Eric and Marc - We missed you this weekend and now, we understand why you were not with us. Allow yourselves to be surrounded by your closest of friends and family members. Hoping and praying for you. - Julie Shafer Luman

My heartfelt condolences go to the bereaved family. May the God of all comfort provide you with the needed strength and courage so you can endure the loss of your dear loved one.

Eric and Marc,

I am sorry for your loss. Your Dad was a pioneer. What a wonderful legacy he has left behind in his children and his discoveries. My condolences and sympathy to you and your family.

Frank