Dr. Robert J. Goldsworthy

Goldsworthy, Dr. Robert J.
passed away August 21, 2009, a victim of the storm at Apache Lake. Robert is survived by his wife Sharon, daughter Sara, mother Ann Jones, sister Sharon Shannon and brother Frank Stepongzi. He was born in 1952 in Dover, NJ and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He attended the University of New Mexico majoring initially in engineering, but later switching to psychology. In 1980 he moved to Arizona to attend Arizona State University, where he received his Ph. D. in psychology. Robert maintained a private practice in Scottsdale, Arizona from 1987 onward. He was a music lover with a special appreciation of jazz and old rock. He loved the outdoors, especially the coastlines of Northern California and Oregon and boating and camping at Lake Powell and Apache Lake. He will be remembered for his service to others, his compassion and humor, his professional success, and his pragmatic, realistic approach to everything he did. He was much loved and will be missed by many, but most especially by Sharon and Sara. A memorial service will be held on
Thursday, September 3, 11:00 AM. at Hansen Desert Hills Mortuary, 6500 E. Bell Road, Scottsdale, Arizona. In lieu of flowers, an account has been set up by Sharon's family for Sara's education. For details about making a donation, please contact robertgoldsworthyeducationfund@cox.net.