Robert S. Webber

Robert S. Webber of Hillsborough, California Passed away on August 29, 2009 at Stanford Hospital, Stanford, California with his wife and children by his side. Robert was born in Chicago, Illinois on January 6, 1926. He attended Northwestern University and UC Berkeley Boalt Hall where he received a JD degree in 1956. Prior to becoming an attorney Robert was a newsman for the San Francisco Chronicle and the assistant editor for the Hollywood Reporter. Robert was an attorney in San Mateo County, an administrative law Judge and an active board member of numerous organizations, including the San Francisco Symphony Association, the American Land Alliance and the Peninsula Golf and Country Club. As an accomplished attorney specializing in Land Use and Eminent Domain issues he litigated some landmark cases, including the Sutro Bath property case in San Francisco. His works were published by the California State Bar Journal and his cases were cited as an authority by the California Supreme Court. Robert was also a lecturer at the California State Attorney General's Office and Harvard University. Robert is survived by his loving wife Irma Herron Webber; his daughter Heidi (Whiteside); his son Judson and wife Nicole; his grandsons, Robert and Benjamin Whiteside; granddaughters Lilly and Lani Webber, and many loving extended family members and friends. Above all, Robert loved his family. Earlier in his life, Robert was an avid tennis player, golfer and he loved to travel. Later in life, his focus was his grandchildren and their scholastic accomplishments. He strived to be an excellent role model for them. Robert was always a strong supporter of Jewish Charities. In lieu to flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Jewish Charity of your choice. Memorial services were held on Wednesday, September 2nd at Temple Beth El at 11:00 a.m. in San Mateo. Burial to follow at Skylawn Memorial Park, San Mateo. All are invited to a reception immediately following the burial at Peninsula Golf and Country Club, 701 Madera Drive, San Mateo.