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ROBERT FREDERICK MOODY
Born: Jun 28, 1943
Date of Passing: Apr 20, 2019
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ROBERT FREDERICK MOODY
Bob was born in Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada on June 28, 1943, where he developed a love for rodeo at the Medicine Hat Stampede. He moved east to Winnipeg and graduated from Grant Park High School in 1962. He attended St. John's College, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in 1965. He then graduated from the University of Manitoba with a Bachelor's of Commerce in 1967, where he was a member of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity, met many of his lifelong friends, and fell in love with his wife-to-be, Cheryl Wheeler. He spent the first year after graduation driving a Plymouth Fury around northern Saskatchewan selling Maxwell House Coffee, Jello and Gainsburgers, returning to Winnipeg to get married on July 19, 1968.
While working for Great West Life in Winnipeg, Bob started running five miles after work every Friday at the YMCA track. This was the starting point for a lifelong love of running, and in the late 1970s, Bob was running 100 miles per week, regularly competing in marathons across Canada and the United States. He set a personal-best for the marathon at the 1976 Canadian Olympic Trials, finishing in 26th place in a time of 2:30:56. He also competed regularly in triathlons, winning the Master's Division in the inaugural Tin Man Triathlon in Morden, Manitoba.
In November of 1983, Bob, Cheryl, and their two sons, moved south to Denver, Colorado. Bob sold the move to his wife as they sat outside at their cottage on Lake Winnipeg, saying you could enjoy summer nights in Colorado without being eaten alive by mosquitoes. While in Colorado, Bob and Cheryl raised their two boys, Robb and Chris, spending thousands of hours watching and coaching hockey.
Bob was a long-time leader in the business community, representing the interests of Colorado's commercial real estate industry as a two-time president of the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP), and serving as the association's Executive VP of Government Affairs. In 2000, while leading NAIOP's lobbying efforts, he founded the Common Cents Fund, which continues to fund political activity related to commercial real estate. He recently received NAIOP's prestigious President's Award for his many years of service and leadership. He served as the interim VP of Public Affairs for the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce, and played a critical role in multiple ballot initiatives and candidate campaigns in Colorado. Once retired, he developed a new passion for aviation history, and spent countless hours volunteering at Wings Over The Rockies.
Bob was a respected lobbyist, wine enthusiast, hockey lover, history buff and voracious reader. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Cheryl; his two sons, Robb (Jaime) and Chris (Dana); and his five grandchildren, Kate, Megan, Lainey, Mason and Morgan.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 27 at Christ Episcopal Church in Denver, Colorado.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Wings Over The Rockies (wingsmuseum.org/give).
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 27, 2019
Condolences & Memories (7 entries)
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It is with great sadness that I heard of Bob’s passing. My earliest memory of Bob was as 4 year olds posing for a Sunday school picture in “The Hat”. Later in Winnipeg we spent Christmas at my family home and New Years at his family home. Our parents were best buddies! I remember his first car - a blue mustang! Then along came Cheryl. Then Robb and Chris. Sincere condolences to all of you. Love Pam and Bill - Posted by: Pamela Whitehead (Close family friend from “The Hat” and Winnipeg ) on: May 01, 2019
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So sad to hear of Bob's passing. We ran thousands of miles together in Winnipeg and at Victoria Beach. In races he was a fierce competitor who would never give up. In life he was a "Gentleman and a scholar". He will be greatly missed by Cheryl, Robb, Chris and his family together with many friends and colleagues whose lives he touched. "Nature made him, then broke the mould" - Posted by: John Thresher (Friend) on: Apr 30, 2019
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Many wonderful memories! - Posted by: Ardath Paxton-Mann (Friend) on: Apr 28, 2019
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So sorry to hear this Cheryl - I have so many happy memories of our times together in Winnipeg and at Victoria Beach - our guys running at the crack of a Winnipeg January dawn in preparation for the Manitoba Marathon. Bob was involved in so many worth-while activities since last we met and I was very impressed with the fact that you had been married 50 years!!! When you have dealt with all that you have to deal with, I should love to hear from you. Again, I'm thinking of you and your boys. Love, Mavis - Posted by: Mavis Thresher (Friend) on: Apr 27, 2019
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Cheryl. So sad to hear about Bob's passing. Although we have been out of touch for all these years our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We have fond memories of your visit to our cottage and remember giving Bob a hand in his rec room. Take care. Jackie and Ian - Posted by: Ian and jackie wallace (Friend) on: Apr 27, 2019
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Moods and Wheels. A great partnership fondly remembered. All the best Cheryl. - Posted by: peter noble (friend/brother) on: Apr 27, 2019
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Sorry to hear about Rob's passing. Our thoughts are with you Cheryl and the family. - Posted by: Jim & Shirley Rutherford (Old Moody family friends from Mediciine Hat and Winnipeg) on: Apr 27, 2019