Robert Abraham Moawad's Obituary
Robert A. Moawad Robert A. Moawad died January 13th, 2007 in his home, after a 7 year battle with cancer Born January 2nd, 1941 in Longview, Washington he grew up and lived his early life in Kalama, Washington where he began his successful endeavors into the athletic, education, and entertainment world. Bob moved on to Ellensburg where he has since been honored both as a Distinguished Alumnus and as a member of the Central Washington University athletic hall of fame (Baseball / Basketball). Throughout Bob's life he remained very involved with both his high school and university education and athletic programs. After earning a Master's degree at Central, Bob had a successful teaching and coaching career at both Central Kitsap (Bremerton) and Clover Park (Lakewood). Bob joined an elite list of coaches when he won a WIAA State Basketball Championship at Central Kitsap and valued that experience as one of the most rewarding 'opportunities' of his life. After teaching, Bob eventually became Chairman and CEO of Edge Learning Institute. Edge's mission was simple - help both people and organizations maximize their number one human assetÉthemselves. This became Bob's life mission. From the front lines of American education to the boardrooms of some of our nation's most prestigious Fortune 500 companies Bob Moawad earned a well-deserved reputation in the area of peak performance as a tireless teacher, coach, leader, speaker, author, innovator, benefactor, visionary, consultant, "edutainer", and friend. Along the way, Bob has been the President of the National Association for Self-Esteem, an original author of Chicken Soup For The Soul, a leader for the humane society, a catalyst for Relay For Life ( https://www.relayforlife.com ), a beloved husband, a wonderful father, and a terrific grand-father. Bob is survived by his wife Andrea, of Lakewood, his son Trevor Moawad, of Florida, and oldest son Robert Moawad, Jr, of Seattle; and two grandchildren, Boen Moawad, and Grace Moawad. The memorial services will be held at 12:00 pm, Friday, January 26th at St. John Bosco with Father Hightower, officiating. The service will be followed by a "Celebration of life," at the Tacoma Country and Golf Club at 3:00 pm. Memorials may be sent to Edge Learning Institute, 2209 https://N.Pearl Street, Suite 100, Tacoma, WA, 98406-2529. Mountain View https://253-584-0252.Published in the News Tribune (Tacoma) on 1/15/2007.
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