Robert Brinkworth
Robert Brinkworth ’66 passed away suddenly January 26, 2026. He was born in Burbank to George and (Hilda) Louise Brinkworth and grew up in Burbank, Calif. While at UC Berkeley, he was a member of the track team from 1962-66. He was also active in the Order of the Golden Bear, Californians and Theta Delta Chi fraternity.
After college, he did one tour of duty in the Army in Quy Nhon, Vietnam with a military intelligence unit. He is preceded in death by his father, mother, two brothers, George and William, and ex-wife, Connie. He will be missed by his wife, (Elizabeth) Gail Brinkworth; three children, Jennifer (Keith) Van Cleave, Chris Brinkworth, and Pamela (Mark) Rutyna; two stepchildren, Dan (Kelly) Nelson and Ashley (Joe) Campbell; and 10 grandchildren. A memorial service will be held June 2026.
