Robert Stephen Banks

Bob, age 78, died peacefully after a long struggle with Atypical Parkinsonism in St. Paul on Saturday, April 19, 2014. A beloved husband of 40 years, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, Bob will be missed by many. Survived by wife, Adrienne (Andy); children, Stephen G. (Jane Burnham), Gregory A. (Kim Pengelly), Carrie L. DuFresne, Pamela M. Barnard (Jim Tordoff), David S. Banks (Arlene), John R. Banks (Ferry), James H. Barnard, Kirsten A. Banks-Cutler (Paul); 15 grandchildren; brothers, Philip O. (Mary Jane) and Kimball M. (Signe Snortland-Banks); nieces, nephews, other relatives, and former spouse, Norma H. Banks. Following his birth in Palo Alto, CA to Harvey O. and Mary M. Banks, Bob grew up in Pasadena and Sacramento, where he graduated from Grant-Union HS. At UC-Berkeley, Bob earned a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, followed by a PhD in Epidemiology from the U of MN School of Public Health. After employment in computer development and application for several large companies, Bob became an environmental consultant, founding and running a business (Robert S. Banks Associates) for 15 years providing technical and research information to the electric power industry worldwide. Active in the Boy Scouts since his youth, Bob continued to work tirelessly as a volunteer in various capacities for the Northern Star Council, BSA as an adult. He was a strong influence on many young lives and was recognized with numerous awards. One outstanding memory was his cross-country train trip to the 1950 Boy Scout Jamboree in Valley Forge, PA with his brother, Phil. Bob saw military service in the US Army Corps of Engineers at Fort Ord, CA and later, as a Reservist. This experience led to his purchase and restoration of a Korean War military jeep and his induction into the Red Bull Historic Military Vehicle Association. Many travels took Bob to nearly every continent and he seemed most energized when experiencing other cultures. Special passions included a love for the great outdoors, photography and the lore of the American West. Bob endeavored to pass this on when he embarked on a backpacking trip in the Wind Rive Range of Wyoming with all of his children (ages 4-16). Bob was a member of St. Anthony Park UCC, 2129 Commonwealth Ave. St. Paul where a Memorial Service will take place at 11AM, Friday, May 16 followed by interment at Fort Snelling.

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Robert Stephen Banks

December 31, 1935 - April 19, 2014

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Robert Stephen Banks

December 31, 1935 - April 19, 2014

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