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Robert Lee Cassa

   

  

Robert Lee Cassa

  

October 6, 2014

Robert “Bob” Lee Cassa, 58, passed away on October 6, 2014. Bob attended NAU, then later transferred to ASU where he earned his bachelor's degree. In December 1985 he earned his Master's in Public Health from the University of Hawaii. As a young man, he started his employment with the San Carlos Apache Tribe in a position with the Health Authority, starting the health careers program. He worked and lived for a few years at Owyhee, Nev. on the Duck Water Indian Reservation. He later returned to San Carlos to serve as the Health Educator with San Carlos Indian Hospital for over 20 years. As Health Educator, he promoted health and wellness on the San Carlos Indian Reservation which impacted people of all ages. He was a federal employee with the Indian Health Service for about 26 years. Bob was active in the community which included serving on the ASU Alumni Association. In January 2008, he was selected as the Director of Clarence Wesley Health Center and transferred from San Carlos Indian Hospital to Bylas, Ariz. where he served as the Director until his passing. Bob is survived by his mother, four brothers, three sisters, nephews, nieces, 58 grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, two brothers and two sisters. (Source: ASU Foundation)