Robert (Bob/Boots) Hicok Healy

Bob was preceded in death by his wife, Colleen; daughter, Elizabeth Ann “Liz” (1959-1980); parents, Katherine Hicok and John Dee Healy; and siblings, Tim, John (Jake) and Peter (Becca).

Bob was born December 11, 1935, in Houghton. He attended St. Ignatius Catholic School, Houghton High School (1953) and University of St. Thomas (1957). He met Colleen on a blind date his freshman year of college and knew he’d found his soulmate.

When Bob was drafted by the U.S. Army and sent to Germany, Colleen joined him and they married there, returning to the U.S. two years later with their first of five daughters.

The couple settled in Minneapolis and had four more daughters. Fresh from the Army, Bob joined the investment department of IDS/American Express/Ameriprise and subsequently rose from investment analyst to head of research to sr. equity portfolio manager and VP. Along the way he earned his MBA from the University of MN, and became a CFA Charterholder and early member of the Twin Cities Society of Security Analysts, (nka, CFA Society MN).

As longtime members of Annunciation Church, Bob and Colleen were regular volunteers, participating in Sunday school leadership, volunteering to serve for funeral lunches and influencing, motivating and supporting youth, Mission Haiti and the Church in quiet, unassuming ways.

Though successful and highly regarded for his professional endeavors and volunteer commitments, Bob had a wide array of interests, and especially enjoyed being outdoors and traveling domestically and abroad. He and Colleen always were up for active adventure, whether it be biking across the country, RV’ing around Lake Superior, walking across England, sailing the Apostle Islands or hiking the Camino De Santiago.

In 1965, in Eagle Harbor, at the annual extended family gathering, Bob and three of his brothers grew their love of gathering for fun and beer into The International Frisbee Tournament, which continues today at locations worldwide. He was a gifted writer and storyteller, with a quick wit and dry delivery. He adored his grandchildren and delighted in being in their presence.

Bob is survived by four of his five daughters, Katherine “Kit” (Rick Kahlow), Sheila (Brian) Berube, Mary and Ann Marie (Bryan Mealer); grandchildren, John, Elizabeth “Ellie” and Katherine “Kitty” Berube, and Nolan, Evelyn “Evvie” and Frances “Franny” Mealer. He also is survived by siblings, Mary Mentink of Northfield, Minnesota and Mike Healy of Hailey, Idaho; along with numerous in-laws, nieces, nephews and friends.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Church of the Annunciation, 509 W 54th St, Mpls, on Friday, July 17, 11 a.m. with visitation starting at 10 am. Face masks and observation of social distancing are required.

Live streaming and recorded video link at: facebook.com/annunciationmsp. And via the Annunciation website at: www.annunciationmsp.org/church (Click through on the link “Watch Mass on Facebook Live” and further click on video link on left column).

Special thanks to Jenny Morgan and her caring staff at Breck Homes, Bloomington, who consistently ensured Dad’s comfort and dignity in his final months.

No flowers please. Donations to donor’s choice or to Annunciation School.

Stay healthy.

A post-pandemic celebration of Bob’s life will be held at the appropriate time. In the meantime, in honor of Bob, take a walk, engage a child, scratch a dog, toss a Frisbee, gift anonymously, get your hands dirty, consider alternatives, read a good book, live in moderation, be humble, do the next right thing and keep in mind that eventually all things will work out fine.