Robert (Bob) Purser

Robert (Bob) Purser of Bellevue, September 17, 2009. Artist, designer, craftsman, husband, stepfather, “Pop,” brother, and friend. Born 1940 in Alexandria, Louisiana to artists and teachers Mary and Stuart Purser.Earned his B.A. in Art in 1962, worked in the Peace Corps in Peru with indigenous artists. Earned Masters in Art and Design from the UW, PhD in Art Education in 1978 at UO-Eugene. First art instructor at Bellevue College, where he taught for over 43 years. Served as department chair; taught design, drawing, color theory, art appreciation, history of modern design and architecture, innovative interdisciplary classes. Loved the built environment and Southern vernacular Art. Devoted student of Christian Science, active church member. Bob is survived by wife Robin Jones, sister Jeanie Cameron, nephew Chris Cameron, brother in law Bob Cameron; stepsons Asher and Nathan Jones, Lettie Jones; stepsons Ian Voorhees, his wife Carolyn Golden Voorhees, their son Olle and Peter Voorhees, his wife Amy Black Voorhees, their son Asher; Candace Rosovsky; mothers-in-law Ruth Bergquist, Diane Rosovsky; father-in-law Robert Urich.Memorial service Sunday October 25, Daniels Recital Hall, 811 Fifth Ave, Seattle, 4:00 pm. To honor Bob wear bright colors please. No flowers; donations to the Seattle Architecture Foundation (206) 667-9184 or the Christian Science Monitor Endowment Fund 1-800-456-2220 or http://www.tfccs.com/gift/specialgift.jhtml

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