H. Grant Robbins II

H. Grant Robbins II

October 18, 1932-August 27, 2009

A native Californian, Grant was born

in Glendale, to Henry Grant and Rita Rue

Robbins. He graduated from Pomona College

(BA, Geology, 1954), served as an offi cer in

the United States Navy (1954-1957) aboard

the mine sweeper, USS Redstart, then returned

to Stanford University (MBA, 1960). In 1960,

he married Alice “Jill” McCutchan, the love

of his life and wife of 50 years. They are the

parents of Elizabeth, Anne and Brick (spouse, Rachel); grandparents to

Cole, Sophie, Clay and Hudson Robbins/ Davis and Jess Cohen.

Professionally, Grant was dedicated to creating opportunities

for small business and entrepreneurial ideas. Early achievements include

work with Security Pacific National Bank, the Bank of CA, then president

and CEO of CapTech, and YPO involvement. Later, he started one of

Orange County’s first venture capital firms, President’s Capital, Inc.

Grant passed away quietly of acute myelogenous leukemia the

morning of August 27, at Hoag Memorial Hospital.

At home in the great outdoors, he was an avid fl y fisherman, expert hunter

and backpacker. He reveled in the sound of the wind and we will always

look for him around the next trail.

“Thank you, Dad. You have challenged us to reach for

dreams with confidence, perseverance and respect. We loved our glorious

childhood, overflowing with imagination and adventure. In the majesty of

mountain ranges, rivers and seas your grace shined the brightest, it still

does. We see you every time we look to the stars and will, forever.”