Robin Lee Pherson

Rob was born November 9, 1950 to Donald Lee and Betty Jean in Phoenix. His brother, Brian, followed May 27, 1954. He graduated from Washington High School in 1968, then from the University of Arizona in 1972 with a Bachelors Degree in Theater Arts. Shortly after graduating, Rob served in the US Army from 1972-1974. He met his future wife, Catherine, at an audition for THE MOUSETRAP in Winston Salem Little Theater in 1978. They wed in 1982 then moved from New York to New Jersey in 1984.

Diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 1999, it was a long and difficult road, but Rob showed amazing resiliency throughout, always doing what he could to remain independent despite the struggles of the disease. He was in the printing business for many years, then became a beloved teacher, was very involved and active in the theater community, a self-taught gourmet chef, and a talented carpenter. He also enjoyed golf, watching movies, dining out with his wife, and spending time with his 9 grandchildren.

This devoted husband and father, and prominent member of his community, is survived by his wife, Catherine Pherson daughters Jessica Pherson and Mallory Carpinski, and nine grandchildren: Lily, April, Johnny, Seth, Nathan, Seraphina, Jeremiah, Elinor, and Gabriel, and sons-in-law Paul Anderson and John Carpinski.

He is preceded in death by his father, Donald Pherson, brother Brian Pherson, and mother, Betty Pherson.