Robert A. Minsky

Robert (Bob) passed away at 87 years old on May 3, 2015 at Overlake Hospital at Bellevue, Washington. He was born July 10, 1927, in Tacoma, Washington to parents Anna and Nathan Minsky and sister Vera (Minsky) Portnoff deceased.

Bob moved to Seattle at age 3 and graduated from Garfield High School in 1945 and served in the U.S. Air force for 2 years from 1945-1947 and was stationed in Jatocy Air Base in Japan. He graduated from the University of Washington, with an Mechanical and Engineering Industrial Degree in 1950 and worked for the Boeing Company for 45 years and helped design the 727 airplane during his employment and traveled to many countries for Boeing.

Bob met his future wife Rebecca (Silverberg) Minsky in Vancouver, B.C. while visiting relatives and married in July 1957 and was married for 57 wonderful years. Bob loved to play golf, tennis, bike riding, go for long walks and loved to travel to Canada and Hawaii. He lived on Mercer Island for 55 years and saw many changes.to the Island. He belonged to many organizations including Speea, B’nai Brith, Herzl Ner Tamid, Boeing Retirement Club, Stroum JCC, University of Washington Alumni club.

He was survived by his wife Becky Minsky, daughters Caryn Weiss, Wendi Neuman, son Kevin Minsky and Natasha, grand daughters Alexandra & Daniela Neuman, Abbi & Adina Weiss & Tala Minsky. Bob lived life to the fullest and was dedicated to his family & friends and will be missed by all!

In remembrance, donations may be made to Jewish Family Service or Herzl-Ner Tamid Synagogue.