John W. Cobert

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John Cobert Obituary

COBERT
JOHN W. COBERT

On Thursday, November 16, 2006 of McLean, VA. Director of the Smithsonian's Office of Contracting. Husband of Anne T. Cobert; father of Jennifer, Mary Catherine and Matthew. Also survived by seven brothers and sisters. Friends may call at MURPHY'S FALLS CHURCH FUNERAL HOME, 1102 W. Broad St., (Rt. 7) from 2 to 4 p.m., Saturday, November 18 and 6 to 8 p.m., Sunday, November 19. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. James Catholic Church, Falls Church, VA on Monday, November 20 at 10:30 a.m. Interment National Memorial Park.

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Published by The Washington Post on Nov. 18, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for John Cobert

12 Entries

Judy Greenwald

December 6, 2006

It was an honor to work with John (J.C.) He was an extraordinary mentor, as I learned so much about contracting under his guidance during my 12 years at the Smithsonian Institution. Anne, Jennifer, Mary & Matthew, please know that I'm deeply sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

John Dysland

November 22, 2006

I had the pleasure of knowing John for over 20 years during my time at the Smithsonian and Woodrow Wilson Center. Not only was he an excellent person to work with on all of the details that go with contacting matters, he was also a gentleman at all times, a rare combination. My thoughts and prayers are with the Cobert family so that they may get through this difficult time.

Severin White

November 21, 2006

I only knew John for about a year, but what always struck me about him was his good-natured attitude and reasoned approach to the challenge at hand. He was a good man.

Karen Goldman

November 21, 2006

Condolences to John’s family and friends. John was intelligent, thoughtful, creative and skillful. His entertaining stories of business and personal life experiences will be missed. He was an outstanding planner for projects of all sorts. His strategic analysis, planning and completion of whatever was needed to achieve the best for Smithsonian was always at the forefront. His ability to provide stability and guidance to many a project sometimes went unnoticed as he would side step the hoopla and enjoy crediting others. His loyal, proud and loving committment to his wife, children, and extended family was present always. I will greatly miss all these things and his humble, respectful and professional ways. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends during this difficult time.

Donald Dormstetter

November 20, 2006

My condolences to the family of John. He had a great sense of humor and was a great source of help to me in my years at the Smithsonian. He knew the proper way to administer contracts and taught many to use the honorable method to accomplish a project. My prayers are with his wife and children.

Ron Cuffe

November 20, 2006

John's family and friends know what a wonderful person he was and how great his heart was. John was passionate about life and about accomplishing things -- not just himself, he wanted those around him to also accomplish great things -- to strive for excellence. He was brilliant in what he did for the Smithsonian and justly proud of all that he helped bring about while he was there. Ever one to talk glowingly about his family, John was about the proudest father you could know. He wanted each of them to find their talents and to excel. John's love for his wife Anne was exceptional, his devotion unending. He will be missed. Godspeed, John.

Peter Reid

November 20, 2006

My condolences to the Cobert family. I am indebted to John for his support, guidance, wisdom, and sense of humor these past nine years at the Smithsonian. John had a gift for putting things into a sane and proper perspective. It was a privilege to have known him.

Linda Dunne

November 20, 2006

I also worked with John for the many years I was with Cooper-Hewitt Museum. He taught me much about contracting - valuable information that I use to this day. My heart goes out to his family.

Linda Dunne

Susan Chin

November 19, 2006

We were deeply saddened to hear about John's death and send our condolences to the Cobert family and friends. I met John working on the National Museum of the American Indian Heye Center. I will admire his leadership, professionalism and wry sense of humor on this amazing project for years to come.

Bruce Falk

November 19, 2006

Sympathies to all of Johns friends, colleagues, and especially relatives. After working with and for John for near a dozen years, I greatly appreciated John's love of family. A fond farewell to a man who had ample wisdom and humor to share, and condolences to all those who were privileged to receive them.

Claudia Barbieri

November 18, 2006

I worked with John in the Office of Contracting for nine years. He was a sharp negotiator with a good sense of humor. I learned a lot from him and will miss him dearly. My deepest sympathy to his family.

Beverly Pierce

November 18, 2006

So sorry to learn of John's death. He was a good friend and colleague while I worked at the Smithsonian.

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