Robert "Bob" Ipekdjian, 75, of Walnut Creek, CA, passed away peacefully January 11, 2022 while in the presence of several dear friends and cousins. Robert is survived by his brother George and many of his Gregory, Fallon, Ghezzi, and Ipekdjian cousins. He was predeceased by his parents Adom and Mary Alice and his beloved aunt Juliette.

Bob attended Iona Prep in New Rochelle, NY and the University of Hawaii. He pursued a career in finance.

Throughout his life, Bob loved family, friends, swimming, good food, Hawaii, ferry rides, and the songs of Frank Sinatra.  

His Fallon cousins spent much of our childhood and holidays with our Ipekdjian family.  As often as possible we visited with Bob when he lived at Aunty Juliette's.

One of Bob’s favorite past-times was travel because it embodied many of the things he enjoyed most. Kent recalled: "Of all the interests, activities, and topics of conversation we shared, none has been more compelling and rewarding than our mutual wanderlust ... What would have happened without your creativity, intuition, persistence, and that refusal to accept anything as impossible? ... You have made my life a richer journey, and for that I am forever indebted to you."

Jack recalls that Bob enjoyed Toastmasters because he was such a good communicator.  Without Jack's support, we may never have understood how much Bob needed his family near the end of his life.

Paul R, Eddie R, and Wizard introduced us to the love of VWs in the 1960s.  Bob often shared stories of his time in Hawaii with Eddie.  Paul visited and kept in touch with Bob across the years. Bob was so proud of Paul's new grandchild.

Steve had a memorable conversation with him: “I said to Bob, ‘Bob, what is your philosophy of living?’ He said, ‘I'm glad you asked me that question, Steve. It so happens that I have read all of Sartre and I have found out the solution to all of life's existentialist quagmires. The basic thing to do is walk softly and give help to the chicken so it can cross the road.’” 

Bob was appreciative of the many “good Samaritans” who befriended him, cared for him during his life, and assisted him as his health declined.  If you can find a way to thank a good Samaritan, then Bob would be most appreciative.

Bob’s lifelong friend Tom gave him a Hawaiian farewell to the sounds of Israel Kamakawiwo'ole's ukulele and “Somewhere over the Rainbow”.   Photos of Bob and a beautiful lei were tossed into the gentle ocean waves.

Aloha, Bob, from all who knew and loved you. 

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