Photo courtesy of Lorne and Sons Funeral Home - Delray Beach
Delray Beach, Florida
Sep 23, 1938 – Jun 11, 2023
Robert Bruce Meighan “Bob” was born near Fargo, ND on September 23, 1938 to Robert and Alvera Meighan. Shortly thereafter, the family moved to Spokane, WA, where he lived until attending Georgetown Law School in Washington, D.C. Bob was blessed with four siblings, Jacob, William, Michael (deceased), and Mary (deceased). He began his life-long love of golf by caddying at the Spokane Country Club. Other jobs in his youth included fighting forest fires and driving a truck building Going to the Sun Road in Glacier National Park. Bob also served in the United States Marine Corps Reserve.
In his 2nd year of Law School, Bob crossed a dance floor at a Dunbarton College mixer to meet Gail Pecora. The following year they were married and then moved to Germany for Bob’s L.L.M. in International Law. Family, faith, service, and adventure were Bob and Gail’s mutual loves. With Bob’s development work for U.S.A.I.D.’s Office of General Counsel, they moved to Kenya, Nicaragua, Barbados, and Morocco, and later for periods in Egypt, Israel, and Ghana.
Bob loved being with his children and their families. He was a patient golf instructor to his grandchildren and friends, a generous volunteer for Our Lady Queen of Peace (OLQP), and a loyal driver for the ACCA emergency food program.
Bob leaves behind Gail, his beloved wife of 57 years; three children Chris, Katie, and Ali and their spouses: Terri Meighan, Brook Edinger and Dan Kowalski; six grandchildren Joshua, Abbey, Margot, Tim, Thomas, and Jacob; and many beloved nieces and nephews.
There will be a Memorial Mass at Our Lady Queen of Peace, Arlington, VA on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at 11:00am followed by a reception in the Founder’s Room. In early August, there will be a family Memorial Service for Bob at Diamond Lake, WA.
Donations in Bob’s memory can be made to Doctors Without Borders or the Our Lady Queen of Peace Food Bank.
Read MoreOne of the finest! “One of nature’s noblemen” - an expression a classmate Joe Flynn used to describe a person he particularly admired. Rest in the presence of your Savior Bob!
Douglas Smith
June 06, 2024 | Severna Park, MD | Classmate
I am just hearing this news and my heart is broken. I am thinking of all of you - please know that all of you hold such a special place in my heart. Mr.Meighan is one of my all time favorite people. Sending much love to all on a truly most devastating loss.
Jodi Hardy
July 31, 2023 | Friend
Gail, I´m so sorry to learn of Bob´s death. As you know, Bob and Paul were wonderful friends over many years. Paul use to tell me of their their adventures in Kenya. Although Paul is no longer with me, I know he would want to join me in sending you and your family heartfelt condolences. Laurie Mailloux Guedet
Laurie Mailloux Guedet
July 05, 2023 | Work
Jake and Colleen, I was sorry to read about Bob's passing. I remember him from Gonzaga Prep and Gonzaga Law School. I remember him leaving GU to back to Washington DC to finish law school. He was always friendly and personable. People looked up to him. My condolences.
Patrick K Shine
July 04, 2023 | School
A wonderful person and public servant. My regret is not having had the opportunity to work with him for a longer period of time. He made things look easy. USAID was fortunate to have him. May he rest in peace. Peter F. Kranstover, USAID retired, Cedarburg, Wisconsin
Peter F. Kranstover
June 25, 2023 | Work
Bob Meighan was one of the best people I worked with in forty years in USAID, and one of the kindest. He was the kind of lawyer - and public servant - you hoped you would get a chance to work with in government. Incredibly skilled, but straight-forward, rigorous, to the point, but entirely without pretension. He worked with you to make sure you were legal. But he was also helping to figure out how do make good things happen. When he gave advice, it was always wise and supportive.
Bob Gersony
June 24, 2023 | Great Falls, VA | Friend
The best supervisor ever. There was a question about the difference between professionals and secretarial staff. Bob said "We are all professionals". He looked out for me all the time. It was a joy to work for him. I will always be graceful that I got to work for him. I love Bob Meighan. He is with Jesus and Happy. Family hold on to the good memories. He is there in your heart.
Gloria Walker
June 14, 2023 | Work
I learned yesterday of Bob´s passing from a friend - he has many. I was Bob´s roommate in law school. He was kind, fun and hard working. Living with Bob I found it impossible to resist working hard too and I thank him for his example in work and friendship. Love and blessings to Gail and their family. Doug Smith
Douglas Smith
June 14, 2023 | School
In 2017, I met Bob and Gail they didn’t care who I was or what religion I followed they helped me and my family a lot every time I needed they’re help they alway helped me no matter what the situation I was in , Bob was a amazing human being ,he had a really kind heart and he was really humbled, it really hit me hard when he past away I thought of him as family I will keep him and his family members in my prayer and I’m sorry for your lost may Allah give his family strength .
Yasmeen Tayyab
June 12, 2023 | Alexandria, VA | Friend
