Robert Macdougall Obituary

Name: Memorial service for Robert Macdougall
Start: 2018-11-19T02:00:00.000Z
Location: Crown Hill Center

Robert D. Macdougall

Feb 6, 1951- Oct 16, 2018

Robert died on Tuesday, October 16th, 2018 at the age of 67. He will be remembered by many with a sword in his hand. He was an internationally respected teacher, performing artist, and fight choreographer known for his encyclopedic knowledge of the martial arts in practice and in history. He held black belts in two martial arts and was a senior instructor in three others. He was a master. He was a tireless student of his craft. As a senior teaching member of the Society of Fight Directors Bob travelled the world and became a specialist in asian weapons. He often spoke of retiring to a village in Thailand.

Bob taught close-quarter combat to police officers and taught mime to children at risk. Over the course of his career he choreographed the stage combat for Romeo and Juliet over 30 times. Three generations of fighters and performers have benefitted from his detailed and kind instruction. He was a beloved teacher. Along the way he fought forest fires in Montana and co-founded The Proteus Theater Company with whom he toured nationally. He was a hardworking, humble man, and a dedicated friend.

Bob is survived by his sister Carol and brother Jim. A memorial will be held on Friday November 18th at 6 p.m. at Crown Hill Center, 9250 14th Avenue NW, Seattle.

Donations in Bob's honor may be made to: World Vision Indonesian Earthquake Relief Fund; Wildland Firefighters Foundation
Taoist Studies Institute Seattle; or a charity of your choosing.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Nov. 2 to Nov. 4, 2018.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert Macdougall

15 Entries

LIZA DELIA PATTISON

August 11, 2024

Bob was a fantastic teacher. Whenever any new student was brave enough to ask how he lost his fingers, he came up with a different story each time. When I was at Cornish, I invited every teacher in my department to come see me in my first professional show in West Seattle... Bob was the only teacher who showed. Meant to the world to me and my family and its a photo that I will always cherish. My boyfriend (who I'm still with!) got excused from the program at Cornish, and Bob fought for him. They would talk for hours about Asian films and Asian history / war. Bob passed on my boyfriend's birthday and we mention him every year. He had so much left to do for the world, it's a tragedy. My mother passed away not long after Bob from cancer as well and I know they're spirits somewhere in Thailand just laughing it up.

Anne Berman

March 31, 2021

I find myself thinking about Bob a lot these days during the pandemic.

I miss him.

He was a master teacher for four years at our overnight Camp Demigod to children, ages 8-22. This is one of many photos from his time with us with his teaching partner Morgan Grody.

We can never replace him and I am grateful that he shared his knowledge and wisdom with us.

Anne Deane Berman, PhD
DIGIVATIONS CAMP DEMIGOD INSTITUTE

Jeannemisha Carter

September 9, 2020

Thinking about you today Bob! Remembering your kindness and beautiful soul.

David BOUSHEY

March 29, 2020

We worked on many projects together both in theater and film for over 30 years. I coordinated Bob on several projects. He never let me down and his work was always first class. Whenever I needed a "tough guy" Bob was always there to fill the shoes. Rest in peace old friend.

February 19, 2019

Bob,
I will never forget the training we did together at Cornish. You were tireless and tremendously supportive with our preparation for our Recommendation fight. Even though it has been a great while since I've seen you, your expertise, encouragement and joy you brought to the work will never be forgotten.
Rest in peace my friend.
Michael J. Loggins

Jordan Laroya

December 6, 2018

Bob was great mentor and I will always be thankful for having known him. Rest in peace, my friend.

Viktoria Stepitova

December 6, 2018

Miss you, Bob! Can't believe we'll never go skiing or hiking or just hang out again. You'll be in the mountains with me always! My deep condolences to the family and friends. Viktoria

Steve Buckley

November 11, 2018

An old Soul has gone home to rest and will he truly missed. I started working with Bob in 1989 and for many years since. We shared a common love of our heritage and spent many hours talking about our Celtic connection. I will miss our chats my Scottish Cousin! Chuid eile siochain my old friend.