Robert E. Campbell

Robert E. (Bob) Campbell died peacefully at his home in Mountain Brook Village in Gold Canyon, Arizona on December 25, 2022, at the age of 86 surrounded by family.

Bob was born on September 15, 1936 in Buchanan, North Dakota to Everett and Rose Campbell. He was one of five kids who grew up on a farm in Buchanan, just outside Jamestown, North Dakota. He attended North Dakota State University with a focus on civil engineering. He married Patricia Gruchalla, in July of 1960 at the St. Francis Catholic Church in Moorhead, Minnesota. Bob and Pat lived in several places: Fargo, Bismarck, Valley City and Mandan, North Dakota; Helena Montana, Mesa and Gold Canyon, Arizona. Bob worked at the Asphalt Institute for 35 years and provided civil engineering consulting services for 5 years after his retirement. While Bob lived in Mountain Brook Village, he was an active member of the Buildings and Grounds Committee.

Bob was a man of many words who loved to tell stories. He was a handy man and could fix almost anything. He will be remembered for his love for his family and friends, being a great cook, and always being willing to help his fellow neighbors. Bob loved spending time with and watching his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren be involved in sports and anything else they were involved with. He enjoyed a good glass of wine, eating a great meal, and watching football. He also enjoyed being part of the Mountain Brook Village community. His big smile and huge heart will be dearly missed.

Bob is survived by his children, Dave Campbell (Marie), Cindy Campbell (Rick Schmidley), and Laurie Payne (Harry), as well as his sister Elaine Faulk (Tommy). Bob has 8 grandchildren: Leah Payne, Zach Payne, Erica Payne, Vanessa Eslick (Blaine), Brian Campbell, Keelan Schmidley, Danielle Hill (David) and Jacob Schmidley. He also had 4 great grandchildren: Avery Payne, Cameron Payne, Elizabeth Hill and Emily Hill. He is preceded in death by Patricia Campbell (Gold Canyon, Arizona) and Tim Campbell (son).

A Celebration of Life is scheduled for January 21, 2023, at 1:00pm at the Superstition Center in Mountain Brook Village, Gold Canyon, Arizona. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Bob’s life. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Human Connexus Foundation at 1177 Branham Lane, San Jose, CA. 95118. The family would like to thank Comfort Caregivers, Thema Hospice, and all of the people of Mountain Brook Village for their support, especially Arlene Moskowitz for her love and companionship during Bob’s last 4 years.