Robert Adair Moulthrop I, cherished husband, father, grandfather
and friend, died Jan. 8, 2003, with his beloved wife, Margaret, and
his son Robert II at his side. Robert was born Feb. 24, 1917, in
Kansas City, Mo., but lived most of his adult life in Morgan Hill.
He was 85 years old.
Robert Adair Moulthrop I, cherished husband, father, grandfather and friend, died Jan. 8, 2003, with his beloved wife, Margaret, and his son Robert II at his side. Robert was born Feb. 24, 1917, in Kansas City, Mo., but lived most of his adult life in Morgan Hill. He was 85 years old.
Robert earned a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering at the University of Illinois and was invited to join Pi Tau Sigma, an honorary mechanical engineering fraternity. Later he earned a Master of Science degree at the California institute of Technology in Meteorology.
Robert was extremely proud to have been a World War II veteran, serving in the U.S. Army Aircorp as a First Lt. meteorologist from 1940-1945.
Robert was employed for 25 years at Lockheed Missiles and Space Division where he became a senior design specialist. He contributed to the Agena/Gemini Projects leading to placing U.S. astronauts on the moon, Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicle, C5A Galaxy and specialized in the design of high-pressure vacuum chambers. Later, he became a registered professional mechanical engineer. Robert retired in 1985 and remained an active member of the Lockheed Martin Retiree’s Association.
Robert enjoyed woodworking, international style ballroom dancing and hunting. He traveled to many exotic destinations and participated in big game hunting in Africa and the Northwest Territories including Banks Island. He was a member of the SIRS, Safari Club International and life member of the NRA. He was also a member of the Keith Lodge #187 F&AM and the Gilroy Presbyterian Church.
Robert is survived by his wife of 50 years, Margaret Moulthrop; daughters Laura Marks of Moraga, and Jenie Machado of Riverside; son Dr. Robert Moulthrop II; and brother Roscoe Moulthrop of Bethany, Mo.; grandchildren, Timothy and Sarah Marks and Jordan and Michael Machado.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, at Gilroy Presbyterian Church.
Interment will follow at San Joaquin National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that any donations be made to Gilroy Presbyterian Church Outreach Projects in his name.
