Robert Wayne Urban

Robert Urban's passion in life was enjoying time with others. He loved to be around his friends and family and was usually the center of attention, especially when dancing or telling stories in such a way that made short stories very long.  He loved his family and sacrificed for them every chance he had. Whether it was his heart and love for others, his sons and family, or his work accomplishments that supported the defense of the United States and our allies, Robert's legacy will last generations to come.

Robert lived most of his adult life in the Santa Ynez Valley in California. He commuted back and forth to Santa Barbara for three decades - driving Hwy 154 and 101 so many times he could do it with his eyes closed, though he usually did not.

Robert loved his wife, Chrystine, relentlessly. Rob and Chrystine both worked for Hughes California where they first met. They were married in Westchester, CA in 1984. A short time later, she gave him his first son. She was his princess and he reminded his children every day how they ought to treat their wives as princesses.  Together, Rob and Chrystine raised their five sons. Rob loved his family, but he loved his wife first.

A hero to his five sons, Robert was a dedicated coach, camp counselor, homework helper, mission trip leader, therapist, unpaid labor boss, actual boss, boat driver, driving instructor, drinking buddy, golf partner, pastor, mechanic, adviser, provider, friend, giver of tough love and gentle love ... Dad. He loved all his children equally but he did not love them the same.  He gave each of them the parts of himself they needed the most and helped them grow to become the men they are today; men who aspire to be as good a father to their children as he was to them. He reminded them to the day he died, "Don't make any dumb decisions."

Robert was proud of his accomplishments in his career. He was dedicated to doing his best for the people who worked for him, with him, and those he worked for. His work at Moog included some of his proudest accomplishments. Even though his contributions were cut short two years ago by his battle with cancer, he believed so strongly in the work they were doing that he longed to return to this work someday and thought about work often. 

Rob's friends knew him as a fun-loving, light hearted man. He loved meeting up with friends to go wine tasting, boating, golfing, poker nights, bocci ball, barbecues, and backyard hangouts. He was happiest when he was with others making memories.

Robert faced his health struggles over the past two years with bravery and a faith in Jesus Christ that was only strengthened. He trusted God would bring him peace even in this hardship and he did. Robert gently departed this world to join his Savior in heaven on September 5, 2020 in the comfort of his own home surrounded by loved ones.  

He was a good man whose legacy on this earth will be remembered by many. We will never know why God brought him home and away from this earth at such a young age, but we know Rob was at peace and his faith was strong. His final days were spent with those he loved and we will all remember him in our hearts as a loving husband, devout father, hard worker, true friend, and God's light on this earth.