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Dr. Robert Henry "Rob" Reasons
Dr. Robert Henry "Rob" Reasons, age 73, of Virginia Beach, VA, passed peacefully on Friday, December 14, 2018, in his home in Virginia Beach, VA. He was dearly loved and will be missed by all who knew him.
He is survived by his stepchildren, David Schworm and his wife, Tiffany, their children, Reed and Reagan, of Bexley, Ohio, Philip Schworm and his wife, Amber, their children, Jacob and Avery, of Virginia Beach, Virginia, and Heather and her husband, Matthew Boop of Woodland, Washington;… His two nephews David and his wife Deborah Reasons of Naperville, IL and Fritz and his wife Katherine Reasons of Battle Creek, MI; two nieces, Melody and her husband Trevor Ryor of Naperville, IL and Merry Reasons of Denver, CO. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 20 years, Debbie, his father, Madison Reasons, his mother, Martha Reasons, and his brother David Reasons.
Rob was born January 21, 1945, in Washington, Pennsylvania, son of Madison and Martha Reasons. He enlisted in the Navy in 1965 and was discharged in 1971. During his period of service, Rob served at USNTC Great Lakes, IL, NAVCOMTRACEN Pensacola, FL, USNSGA, Skaggs Is., Sonoma, CA, Unspecified tour of duty from Sep 1966 to Oct 1967 (shhhh), NAVCOMMSTA, Adak, AK, and NSGA Hanza, Okinawa. In 1970, Rob earned his bachelors degree in Biological Science, which he followed up with a Ph.D. in Biological Sciences in 1973. Though he was primarily trained as a scientist, Rob worked most of his career as an electrical engineer. Throughout his life, he helped to develop hundreds of products. In spite of his many accomplishments, it is possible that Rob was most proud if his title “Assistant Truck Driver,” a moniker that he faithfully included, in both English and Japanese, on his business card. From his time at Ohio University to the day he died, Rob maintained a special relationship with the Ohio University Hockey Team. Those that knew Rob were fond of his stories of his time in the Navy, as a student, as a musician, and as a friend. He had a unique ability to make others feel like they were heard and appreciated.
In lieu of flowers, the family would ask for charitable donations to be made in the name of “Rob and Debbie Reasons” to the HUGS Foundation, 12700 Lake Avenue #2106, Lakewood, Ohio 44107. More information can be found at hugs@hugs4families.org.
A celebration of Rob’s life will be held at 12:00 P.M. on Saturday, January 12, 2019, at The 94th Aero Squadron located at 5030 Sawyer Rd. in Columbus, OH 43219. Food and beverages will be made available. Bring your stories or just bring yourselves to help us celebrate the way that Rob touched all of our lives.
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Thomas C Wolford
When I returned from my Air Force tour Pete Van de Carr(CHS ‘63) and I roomed together at OU in Athens Apartments. Rob had the unit under ours. Since we were older and all 3 exmilitary we studied hard and partied even harder usually at Rob’s. Rob was still the same intelligent,engaging and friendly guy that I knew in high school. R I PThomas P (Tom) Houf
Rest in Peace my friend. We'll catch up on old times a bit further down the road. Carol sends a hug as well, you old rascal.....
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Roderick A Macleod
Rob was always such an easy-going friendly guy. He always had a good word for everyone and hadn't changed a bit when I saw him at our 50th. God Bless him!
Sharon R Thomas (Ward)
Sharon (Thomas) Wardc
I could hardly believe my eyes when I opened the e-mail announcing Rob had been added to the memorial list for the Class of 1962. I don't think I had seen Rob since high school - at least I don't have a specific memory of seeing him at the few reunions I've attended; but we had been regular correspondents via e-mail for a number of years, most recently a couple of months ago; and he was doing fine then, enjoying his relatively new residence in Virginia Beach following the death of his wife Debbie, so this was a complete shock to me. Through our correspondence I had gotten to know Rob far better than I ever had in high school, and I had admired his brilliance in the designs of products he had made, respected him for the courageous recovery he had made from his near-death experience following a bicycle accident while living in California, and loved his rich, often humorous collection of stories from his broad, varied experiences in life, including his service in VietNam. I am richer for having gotten to know Rob during these years of writing, and he will be greatly missed by me and all who had the privilege and joy of knowing him. He's never been one to rest very much, so instead of Rest in Peace, I would tell him to meet this new chapter of his life with the same courage, sense of adventure and desire to learn with which he tackled all his previous endeavors and challenges.
Charles M Corbin
Rob and I have been in regular contact for many years and I just conversed with him on October 27, in which he said he was planning a trip to Athens to meet with some OU hockey alums. Didn't sound like a guy expecting to die any time soon. My wife and I visited him and his wife in Columbus from time to time and as she was a CPA we would talk accounting talk while Rob regaled us with his scientific jargon. I had on my list of travel plans for 2019 to visit him in Virginia Beach -- I am sorry I didn't do it this year. We always had fun together.
Frank M Rodgers
Rob was a lifelong friend and confident. He was an exceptional scientist and a man of brilliant intellect. While in high school he and I shared numerous "adventures" which I cherish to this day. He had a wicked sense of humor which was quite endearing. Most of all, he was a very humble man who never bragged about his many phenomenal accomplishments or his intellectual prowess. He was an engaging person who simply loved meeting people and helping them feel better about themselves. It can be truly said he never met a stranger.
I was thrilled when Rob moved to Va. Beach, near where I live. Every month we would go and have lunch together and had great conversations on any topic imagineable. Whenever anybody asked how he was doing, he always replied: "This is the best day of my life." Wouldn't it be great if all of us could adopt this short, but poignent but powerful perspective on life.
When I called Rob to schedule our December lunch date, I was greeted by a relative who informed me of Rob's passing. I was absolutely stunned, as the last time I saw him, he was in good health and great spirits. Instead of this being "the best day of my life", I felt it was "the worst day of my life". Rob was so much more than a good friend, he was like the brother I never had. Friends like Rob are almost impossible to come across, but I thank the Lord that He brought Rob in my life. My life has been so greatly enriched by knowing Rob.
The day that Rob passed, I felt as though a part of me went with him. There is an absolute void in my life because Rob is no longer with us. While I have many great memories of him, I will always have a feeling of emotional emptiness now that he is no longer with us. RIP my dear friend.
Frank M. Rodgers