Background

Blake, Robert Phillip was born on December 19, 1950 in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Son of Robert Cameron and Marian Elsie (Barkman) Blake.

Education

Associate of Arts, Cabrillo College, 1971; Bachelor, Indiana U., 1973; Master of Arts, Goddard College, 1979; postgraduate, Walden U., since 1990.

Career

Music therapist, Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, 1973-1976; recreation therapist, VA Medical Center, Seattle, 1979-1980; recreation therapist, Fairfax Hospital, Kirkland, Washington, 1979-1980; clinical program director, Peninsula Community Mental Health Center, Port Angeles, Washington, since 1980. Student performer, composer Up With People, Tucson, 1967-1970. Founder, director People Helping People, Indianapolis, 1974-1977, The Logos Musical, Port Angeles, since 1987.

1st executive director Washington Association County Designated MentalHealth Professionals, Seattle, 1981-1982. Involuntary treatment coordinator, Clallam County, Washington, since 1983. Presenter international workshops Association Care ofChildren in Hospitals, National Welfare Ministeries, American Pers.

Guidance Association, 1974-1979.

Achievements

• Robert Phillip Blake has been listed as a noteworthy Human services administrator, music therapist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Up With People International Alumni (representative cast C-1968-1969).

Interests

• Avocations: recording studio, exotic birds and animals, music camp, timber farm, international performing group director.

Connections

Married Marva Lynn Basye, July 13, 1971 (divorced February 1983). 1 child, Heidi Kai; married Lois Ann Bleifus, November 20, 1983. Children: Stephanie Fawn, Robert Joseph.

Father:

Robert Cameron Blake

Mother:

Marian Elsie (Barkman) Blake

Spouse:

Marva Lynn Basye

Spouse:

Lois Ann Bleifus

child:

Stephanie Fawn Blake

child:

Heidi Kai Blake

child:

Robert Joseph Blake