Obituary of Robert Livingston MD

LIVINGSTON, Robert M.D., 75, of Tucson, AZ, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on September 8, 2016. Dr. Livingston was a Professor of Medicine at the University of Arizona since 2006, where his clinical and research specialty was breast cancer. He was practicing at University of Arizona Cancer Center until recently. Prior to moving to Tucson, he was a Professor of Medicine and Chief of Solid Tumor Oncology at the University of Washington, Seattle, for 24 years. He also served as Chairman of the Lung and Breast Committees for the Southwest Oncology Group, a national cancer research organization, helping to design clinical trials that improved the care and treatment of many cancer patients, while contributing to more than 400 clinical research papers. Bob will be warmly remembered as a caring clinician, innovative researcher, and dedicated teacher. Literally thousands of Bob's grateful patients, former students, research colleagues, fellow faculty, and friends worldwide will mourn his loss, but will continue to reap the rewards of his generosity and spirit. He was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on June 3, 1941. He received his medical degree from the University of Oklahoma and his oncology training at the National Center Institutes, Bethesda, MD, AND M.D. Anderson, Houston, Texas, where he was lucky enough to meet his beloved wife, Shirley. He was a clinician, investigator, mentor, and friend to all, but also a loving husband, devoted father, and grandfather. He is survived by his adoring wife of 42 years, devoted children and grandchildren. Our hearts are breaking, but we feel so fortunate to have had him in our lives, puns and all. A Celebration of his Life will be held at the home of Dr. David and Heather Alberts, on Saturday, October 15, 2016 from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Call (520) 577-4672 for directions. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to the University of Arizona Cancer Center to support training and mentorship. Checks payable to UAF/UACC may be sent to UAHS, P.O. BOX 245018, Tucson, Arizona 85724, designation "In Memory of Robert Livingston" in the memo line. Online gifts may be made at www.uafoundation.org/giving/uacc adding "Robert Livingston" within the tribute section. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel.