In March of , he was injured in an automobile accident in southern New Mexico. His injuries left him a quadriplegic. After a recovering period of two months, he was transferred to a rehabilitation center in Houston, Texas.
In March of , Bob was employed at Houston Metropolitan Ministries as the Director of Social Services at a low income housing project for elderly persons. During this time, Bob also served four semesters as field instructor for the Graduate School of Social Work students at the University of Houston.
From October through December he served as the Vista Director at Houston Metropolitan Ministries supervising 15 Vista volunteers in various community service projects. While at Sun Metro, he was responsible for the development of improved transportation services for elderly and disabled persons served by Sun Metro and coordinated and monitored the ADA Paratransit Plan.
The Consortium consisted of 19 statewide advocacy organizations working for progressive public policy on behalf of Texans with disabilities. Bob returned to El Paso in late He retired from the County in April His years of employment afforded him many opportunities to get involved in the communities in which he lived. He was also a member of Class 12 of Leadership El Paso. Just this spring, he was reappointed to the Board. He was an active member of Zion Lutheran Church all his life and served on the Board of Elders, as well as in other leadership positions for many years.
As a result of his injury, he had deep compassion for the disabled and the elderly. This was evident not only by his career choice, but also in the various activities and causes he choose to support. Bob was an avid fan of the Miner basketball program and was a season ticket holder for many years.
He also had a deep love for animals and during the last two years, he became the adopted father of three cats, one skunk, one squirrel and numerous birds that frequented his backyard.
Bob so much appreciated all the support, love, and help he received from family, especially, from Mom and Dad, his many friends, associates at work and from those in the communities in which he lived.
The funeral service will be at in the morning of June 5 at Zion Lutheran Church located at Pershing. A family only interment will follow. Bill and Mollie, Bob was a good and great man, and a dear friend to many El Pasoans.
Bob was such a good friend, and we have such great memories at Zion and at family gatherings with Bob and the rest of the Geyer family.
Our heart felt sympathy goes out to the entire Geyer family and extended family. All our love, David and Melanie Pofahl. Your humor, laughter, and craziness are forever in my heart. You are home Geyer. Con todo corazon.
Isela 1. I feel priveledged to have known Bob. The Consortium consisted of 19 statewide advocacy organizations working for progressive public policy on behalf of Texans with disabilities. Bob returned to El Paso in late He retired from the County in April His years of employment afforded him many opportunities to get involved in the communities in which he lived. He was also a member of Class 12 of Leadership El Paso.
Just this spring, he was reappointed to the Board. He was an active member of Zion Lutheran Church all his life and served on the Board of Elders, as well as in other leadership positions for many years.
As a result of his injury, he had deep compassion for the disabled and the elderly. This was evident not only by his career choice, but also in the various activities and causes he choose to support. Bob was an avid fan of the Miner basketball program and was a season ticket holder for many years. He also had a deep love for animals and during the last two years, he became the adopted father of three cats, one skunk, one squirrel and numerous birds that frequented his backyard.
Bob so much appreciated all the support, love, and help he received from family, especially, from Mom and Dad, his many friends, associates at work and from those in the communities in which he lived. The funeral service will be at in the morning of June 5 at Zion Lutheran Church located at Pershing. A family only interment will follow. Skip to content.
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