We are so sorry for your loss.  Rob accomplished much during his time on Earth and was such a nice person.  You have wonderful memories to cherish and remember.  God bless you.  Our prayers are with you.

Rob had a positive attitude in his battle with cancer which I can verify is an important trait.  This attititude was no diffenent that his attitude towards life.  ALso, the medica and family/friends support over the past two years were just as important.  

I am glad I had the opportunity to meet Rob and will keep him in my thoughts and prayers.

Dear Deb,
Our deepest Sympathy go to you and the family. Rob will be missed and carried in our hearts always. 
Barbara and Jon and all the Family

I am so blessed that God placed Rob in my path.  He was such an awesome friend to Buddy and me.  I will always remember the beautiful words he spoke at Buddy's memorial and the support he gave me.  Deb, both of you will always hold a very special place in my heart.  I love you dearly.

My prayers of peace and comfort go to you, Deb and my father, for the loss of your husband and a son. Rob was a special brother as well. His smile,his laughter and most of all his big heart will be missed, not only in the family, but to all those lives whom he touched & enriched over the years.It is reassuring to know that we will all have a new guardian angel watching over us. God be with you, Deb and Dad. In sympathy and love,
Mary Lynne

Rob, Deb, Dan Randall, Carl Grabelski, and I carpooled from Baton Rouge to the jobsite in Convent, LA from 1979-81.  Rob started to run that year and after transferring back to Houston ran the Houston Marathon.  I cheered him on Allen Parkway and was so proud of him.  Afterward he said, "Never again".  The next year he and Deb started their many years of dedicated service on the Houston Marathon Committee. 

I will always cherish the memory of Rob sweeping me off my feet at the finish line of my first marathon in 1985, saving the glass marathon mug from crashing to the ground. 

For years Rob urged me to get a coach until I finally got the courage to contact Jim McLatchie, who still coaches me to this day.

There were many years Rob stayed up all night preparing the marathon course, but one in particular was the year of the big freeze, wind, ice, sleet and hail.  Again, exhausted after staying up all night and working all day there was Rob marveling at the mirror of ice on my vest and icicles that had formed from my cap.  After all, I had just enjoyed running a marathon while he and Deb worked so hard to make it possible for us to run.
 
I was overjoyed to hear Rob had been inducted into the Houston Marathon Hall of Fame just a few weeks ago and so happy he was able to attend.

My husband Al and I are so glad we've kept in touch with Deb and Rob through the years.  We've been fortunate to be able to visit Deb and Rob a few times during the past few years in Pueblo.  We were fortunate Deb visited us in Frederick while we were there too.
 
We will all miss our dear friend Rob.  He has certainly brightened our lives.

We plan to visit Pueblo and are here for you Deb.

Betty and I are very sorry to hear the news of Rob's passing.  He was a friend and prayer partner at Houston Northwest Baptist Church for several years in the late 1980's and early 1990's.  He had a great gift of exhortation and was always concerned for the well-being of his friends and acquaintances.  I'm sorry we did not have an opportunity to see Rob after he and Deb moved out of Texas, but we'll see him one day in Heaven for sure.

Rob befriended Kenna & I at every one of the Bechtel events we went to.  He always played along with my bad memory - I always thought he worked for WDC!  Both Kenna and I want to thank the Lord for having allowed us to know Rob.  We will miss him terribly.  Even though I'm in New Mexico now, Kenna is willing and ready to help you out with anything you might need!

We were saddened to hear our good friend, Rob, passed away.  He will deeply be missed by the Houston Marathon family.  Nothing is harder than losing someone you love but friends can help the healing.  Please know that you have friends who care.  Our greatest condolences to your family. 
Mary and Joe Paul

Deb:  I am so very sorry for your loss.  Rob was not only your husband but also your best friend and he will be missed.  My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.

Deb:  I remember Rob from more than 30 years ago.  He helped supply water for the runners in the marathon, by driving a big tanker truck. Through the years I had the great pleasure of seeing Rob in one capacity or another for the marathon.  I was so pleased to be able to meet with Rob this past January in preparation for the (2010) marathon.  He will be missed.  Rest in peace my friend, in God's hands.
Bob Livitz  Houston, Texas

To Uncle Rob
My heart is heavy from you leaving us,but the good thing is now we have a guardian angel watching over us now. We love you and our thoughts are with you. 
Love Kiri, David, Michael, and Kevin

I'm glad I had the chance to meet Rob. He was a pleasure to work with. Easy going and friendly. I'll miss him.

Lorie,
My heart goes out to you and your family. I know how close you all are and how much you all are grieving. I love you and please know my thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Penny

I am so grateful that in mid-March, something guided me to find the Mock phone number in Colorado, after losing touch for 10 years. Rob and I had a wonderful talk and then I got to see Deb and Rob when Rob was inducted into the Marathon Hall of Fame. God led me to seeing my old friend, I just know this. And now he's in heaven, organizing the angel marathon! Nancy Bradley

Rob was one of the most Intelligent men i ever knew really more than than that he was a genius. I remember in class one time we couldnt open up the presentation on the laptop and we had one of the hardest professors at the University grading us. I was like "OMG" we need this grade! Rob said "Lets just do it" He literally wowed the professor and got us an "A" My friend,confidant,companion, and partner will be missed by so many. I know you know I love,admire and respect you, your legacy will continue through all that you touched.I miss you my friend and I am proud to be able to say that you were.Thank you for teaching me so much, not just about test stuff but about Life and The Lord who you Loved more than anything.Deb and Pops  I am so sorry for your loss and I will continue to pray for you both. I am proud of you Rob and you will never be forgotten. You fought hard when others would have given in. Your my Hero! I will never forget you, you are etched in my heart. Now rest my friend.The Lord has another Great soul. Love always, save me a seat as well. Raine and Family

Deb, you and Rob have touched my family in a way you will never know.  I was very upset when I learned Rob's celebration will be while I am traveling to the Eugene Marathon.  I am running this race in honor of Rob and I know he will have the best seat in the house and will be cheering me on.  I thank God for allowing our paths in life to cross.  We are truly blessed for that.

Deb, I want to thank you and Rob for your friendship and what it has meant to Charity and I. There are only a few times in life where we are impacted by such a great individual such as Rob. He touched many lives and is now truely home. I look forward seeing him again and talking of meaninful times. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Larry South (Pueblo West, CO)

Deb, my heart, thoughts, and prayers go out to you.  You and Rob were an inspiring couple.  I remember most that Rob was kind, thoughtful, patient, and constructive in every situation.  And next, I remember the love and affection he expressed toward you at all times.  With love and sympathy, Fran Steele

Our deepest sympathy to Deb and the entire family.  We will always remember Rob's perpetual :-) smile and sunny disposition in the years we work together at Bechtel. May he rest in peace.

The heart remembers most what it has loved best. May memories comfort you and bring you peace.

Deb,
sorry for your loss. Rob was a good man and always had a good word to say.

Deb - Your extended Bechtel family offers its condelences and sympathy with your loss of Rob. We are here to provide whatever assistance you may need in the furture. We will miss Rob's smiling face and his warm heart.

Rob had a gentle soul and a good heart. We will all miss him. 

Carl Moerer (Houston)

Rob's heart and head seemed always to be in the right place.  A spiritual man of great personal sprit too.  I met Rob through serving with him on the Pueblo West COA.  We made plans to go fishing together but never made it.  I'm still planning on doing that fishing trip with him some day!

My heart is heavy as I write this.  I knew my friend Rob for 26 years.  I was his secretary when we lived in Houston.  He was more than my boss....he was a very special friend to me.  I remember when I was engaged to my husband, Rob would call me up at the office on a Friday and ask me why I was still at work.  He'd tell me, "Get out of there and drive to San Antonio to see Ken".  Rob and I kept in contact over the years until we lost touch for some reason that I don't recall.  I recently found him again via Facebook when he told me of his illness.  He was so very positive about the Lord's plan for him.  I was hoping to visit with him this month when we went to Colorado Springs, but, as luck would have it, he was playing his last round of golf and I missed him.  I will see my dear friend again when I get to heaven.  Of that, I am sure.  Deb, thank you for loving Rob the way you have all these years and thank you for sharing him with all of us!!!  I will miss my friend, his counsel, his laughter and knowing he was out there blessing others.

May you all find comfort in the arms of Jesus.

In Christ, 
Jackie Bell-Rector

Rob was a wonderful man, and we will always cherish the memories of the Christmas holiday we shared with you all.  Our thoughts are with you.

Rob always had a smile and hug for everyone, whether at work function or running into him at Walmart.  He will be sorely missed.  I still cherish the day that the 4 of us put my mailbox in.  I know God will provide you with his strength and love in the months to come.

Rob was a bright, selfless and loyal friend.  Indeed he was a rare find for me, and I cherish the memory of our friendship.

Rob was a man of God and a friend. I am blessed to have known him and spend three years working together on our masters degree. He was a joy to know and work with. He will be missed by me and the rest of our classmates.

My friend, my brother. Always there for me to talk or help. So many memories over the last 39 years. My kids always called you Uncle Rob and they loved you too. You will always be my Big Brother, you will always be with me. Save a seat for me at the big show.

There is so much we could say that we could probably write a book.  I've thought about what I would say when this time came and it came to this.  Rob left behind a legacy in each life that he touched.  From the time he moved across the street from us he has made an impact in our lives and the lives of those around us.  He was chauffer, babysitter, spy, dog chaser, spiritual guide, teacher, surrogate father/grandfather, cheerleader, listener and a great friend.  He taught the kids about charity, compassion and giving of themselves and helping those less fortunate.  Those of us left behind will deeply miss his presence in our lives.  Rob our lives would never have been the same if we had not met you.  We Love You!!!! Chris, Susan, Heather, Jeremy, Steve, Jake and Jordan

Deb,
May the love of family and friends lift you up during your time of grief. 
We will always cherish the Christmas time we got to share with you all.

Deb and Poppa - thank you for sharing Rob with me and my family and including us as part of your family. Rob will always hold a special place in our hearts.  We were blessed to have him as a friend.

Rob's genuine interest in others and love to show his pictures are a few memories.  He had a heart of gold just like Debbie.  What a priviledge to know them both.  Karen Mtcham

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Robert (Rob) Lindsey Mock II

June 13, 1949 – April 22, 2010

T.G. McCarthy Funeral Home

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