Berkeley, California
1943 - 2017
Robert A. Thompson
February 11, 1943 - July 29, 2017
Robert A. Thompson, 74, of Berkeley, CA, died on July 29. Bob was born February 11, 1943, in Chicago, IL, to the late Dr. Kenneth R.M. and Helen Hevron Thompson. He graduated from Morgan Park High School, received his BA from Stanford...Read MoreSharon - recently found out that Bob passed away and I hope you are doing okay and I will pray for you. Love, Catherine
Catherine Schmitz
April 26, 2019 | San Francisco, CA
Just catching up on this sad news. Bob was a best friend from high school, sorry to learn that he is gone.
March 22, 2018
So very sorry to hear of Bob's death. Just found out about it today because I was searching for a phone number to call him.
We were roommates at Stanford in 1964-65, his senior year. He was absolutely the brightest person whom I have ever met and his intellect, diligence and heart had a most profoundly positive impact on my life.
We spent countless leisure hours throwing and catching footballs outside Fremont House when we needed a break from studies. He often joked about his...
Jim Blaschke
February 26, 2018 | Gilroy, CA
My sincere condolences. Bob Thompson was a team-building leader who had those intangible qualities of coalescing diverse ideas and people. It was a pleasure to be on SF Architectural Heritage 's Issues Committee led by Bob---reviewing historic preservation projects. Bob took great delight in improving designs. I'm sure he had the same perspectives about law and life.
Howard Wong, AIA
Howard Wong
November 27, 2017 | San Francisco, CA
Bob's great sense of humor and consistent kindness was a big part of him. In the days of his beginning work at Pettit and Martin, we knew Bob as we all began careers in Law.
As families came along for some of us, Bob's love of Germany and travel brought special gifts for little kids.
He was a gentleman and brilliant guy and will be deeply missed. Comfort to those who loved him and are left behind.
Karen and Rick McMichael
August 07, 2017 | Seattle, WA
