We are very saddened by the passing of agent, Rob Daniel
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ROBERT W. DANIEL
Robert W. DANIEL Robert William Daniel born June 3, 1933 died at the age of 77 on Sunday June 27th. He accomplished much during his time with us. Husband to Kathryn for 34 years, father to Kathy, Eric and Miriam, grand- father to Madeline and Claire. We recall Rob’s gifts, reading Peanuts and Winnie the Pooh with creativity and imagination. The warmth he bestowed to the twins who knew him as papa. A loving brother to Skip and Linda and uncle to many nieces and nephews. Rob was a member of the armed services and served in Alaska in Communications in the 1950′s. After serving he attended the U of W finishing with a degree in Art. Rob made his mark when he started Watermark, a graphic design and advertising agency whose success led to many national awards. Robs interests included backpacking with his family, traveling and writing. A writer of music, a painter, and lover of the Arts – a true Renaissance man. Rob’s talent turned literary following a recent trip to Italy, Rob took his life experiences and wrote his first novel. He wrote handbooks for senior citizens, and a guide for writing your own life story. Rob had recently become a literary agent and was invited to present at a writers conference in Montana. We remember Rob’s joy of family, retreats at the seaside cabin, and raising his voice in song at Christmas. We will miss you and your famous Christmas cannelloni.
Andrea and all of you at the agency,
I am so, so saddened by Rob’s passing, although I feel extremely fortunate to have met him on the 16th of June. What a delightful and charming man he was, who represented your agency so beautifully and capably. He spoke fondly of each of you, in turn, by name. Our conversation was, I realize now, a lovely session in Life Review for him. As we parted with a hug, he remarked that joining your agency was one of the high points of his life and fished in his back pocket for a business card. I learned much from him in such a short time and I will never forget the Welshman.
I enjoyed talking with Rob regarding plans for the Montana conference. The Conference Committee and planned attendees scheduled to meet with him were excited to see him and discuss their manuscripts. We are saddened to hear of his death and send condolences to your staff and his family.
This was very unexpected, Andrea, no? I’m sorry it took me so long to respond.
Thinking of you-