Shirley Robinson

SHIRLEY ROBINSON Click here to view a video of Shirley's life ST. GEORGE, UT -- Shirley Yvonne Robinson, 79, of Idaho Falls, Idaho and St. George, Utah, died April 21, 2008, at St. George, Utah. She was born December 12, 1928, in Idaho Falls to Roy A. Robison and Evelyn Molen Robison. She grew up and attended schools in the area, graduating from Ammon High School. On September 25, 1946, she married Donald S. Robinson in Idaho Falls. She was a mother and homemaker. She worked for Dr. Jack Carey as a Medical Assistant for a number of years and was also a professional artist. In 1968, she and her husband, Don, opened a new business, Keyline Automotive Warehouse. She held the position of Secretary-Treasurer until the business was sold in 1993. She was a member of the Idaho Watercolor Society, Idaho Falls Arts Council, Las Vegas Art Museum, and was a signature member of the Nevada Watercolor Society. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She enjoyed boating, bowling, golfing, dancing, and reading. Shirley’s creative passion was watercolor painting and she loved spending time with family and friends. Survivors include: Husband: Donald S. Robinson, St. George, UT Daughter: Marcia Dawn (Doug Rouse) Christensen, St. George , UT Daughter: Kristi Rene (Dee) Sucher, Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Janna (John) Long, Idaho Falls, ID Brother: Rulon Robison, Idaho Falls, ID Brother: Val Robison, Orem, UT Brother: Steve Robison, Salt Lake City, UT 8 Grandchildren & 7 Great Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; and three brothers, Maurice, Dick, and Kay. Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, April 28, 2008, at Wood Funeral Home (273 N. Ridge) with Val Robison officiating. The family will visit with friends for one hour prior to the services. Burial will be in the Iona Cemetery. The family suggests memorial donations be sent to Saint George Hospice Alliance, 965 East 700 South, Suite 201, St. George, UT 84790. ------------------------------------ Condolences Received Online: Gary and Stephanie Malone We are so very sorry to hear of Shirley's passing. She always carried herself with class and dignity no matter what trial she was facing at the time. May she find eternal peace. Martha Johnson Goodrich happynurseid@yahoo.com Shirley and I became friends before Janna was born. We did many things together...one time we worked on a new potato combine for 6 weeks, 12 hours a day. We taught our husbands to play bridge and traveled to Las Vegas together. I will always remember Shirley as a wonderful friend. Dennis Hall riverguy54@yahoo.com Sorry to hear of your loss, Mothers are wonderful people they are always near and dear in our hearts. Dennis Hall Frankie DeVivo frankie@infowest.com I was sorry to read about Shirley in the newspaper. I loved and admired her deeply and know she will be missed by many, many people. Love to all, Frankie Ron & Nancy DiFelici Don & Kristy, We wanted you to know how much we enjoyed your mother (wife). She was a delight to be around and a very giving person. Shirley always gave the Ladies Member Guest several painting which raised a lot of money for the Ladies Golf Assn. She was very talented and very much appreciated. We will miss her. Always, Ron & Nancy Tauna Ferguson fergusta01@hotmail.com Kristi and Dee, I'm so sorry to hear about your mother. Although I did not know her personally, I'm sure you (Kristi) received many of your fine qualities from her. Also, please give my condolences to your father, Don. Very Sincerely, Tauna Ferguson Idaho Falls, ID We are so pleased we had a chance to know this delightful, talented, caring lady. Her art work is a fine legacy for all who knew her to remember her fondly. Our hearts and best wishes are with you, Don, at this extremely difficult transition. Our love and hugs. John and Kay Besteman John and ReNee LaGant pgajohn@xmission.com Dear Don and Family, We are saddened to hear of your loss. You are in our hearts today, as we loved Shirley. We want you to know you will always be part of our lives, as we spent many happy times with you, and we will always remember and cherish these memories of you both being together. Years ago Shirley gifted us 2 of her paintings, these treasured paintings hung in our Golf Course Offices in St. George and Wyoming, they now hang in our home in St. George, we look at them today and every day, we love them, they will always be a treasure to us. We are thankful to have known you both, we will always remember what a beautiful lady she was. We feel truly blessed to have known Shirley and her Special Spirit. Don we will always love you and your family and we will always be thinking of you. Please accept our Deepest Sympathy and Condolences. John and ReNee LaGant St. George, Utah Gerald and Linda Mortimer pspmpresidentm@hotmail.com To Rob and Joan: Linda and I were saddened to hear of the death of your sister. We know that your knowledge of the Savior's atonement will be comforting to you. We send our best wishes at this difficult time. Love, Gerry and Linda Mortimer Robert and DeAnn Fehlman rgfdf@msn.com Dear Don, Why do we wait until it's too late to get to know someone. We are sorry for your loss and know that this is a difficult time for you. We pray you may receive comfort in the knowledge that life is eternal and families can be together forever. Sincerely, Bob and DeAnn Don & Carrie Potter We are so sorry to hear about Shirley's passing. She was truly a class act. Our prayers are with all of you. She will be missed. God Bless. Ray / Linda Proctor jitrbuglinda@hughes.net Kristy and family, We are so sorry to hear of your mom's death. We have a print of one of her beautiful paintings hanging in our home and we love it. She was a talented, beautiful woman who had a strong, positive influence on her family. You are all in our prayers. Love, Ray and Linda William Rigby w.rigby@bankofidaho.net Jeanne and I were so sorry to hear about Shirley. Sorry we couldn't be with you at the services. We both have many fond memories of you guys in our golfing days at the I.F. Country Club. We wish you and your family the best. Bill & Jeanne Rigby Carole Hague crhauge@q.com Dear Don and Family, Soul mate, a term sometimes used to designate someone with whom one has a feeling of deep and natural affinity, friendship, love, spirituality and/or compatibility. A related concept is that of the twin flame. I had that special friendship with Shirley...she was my soul sister. I will miss her but I have wonderful memories of our fun times together and will hold them close to my heart. Pleae accept my Deepest Sympathy and most sincere condolences. Love to you all, Carole BJ & Karin Bybee bjbybee@msn.com Don and Family, We were very saddened to hear about Shirley. I'm sorry we missed her services we were out of town. I feel like I've known her my whole life. Growing up with all of her children (and a few spouses) and even some of the grandchildren. Sometimes it just doesn't seem that the years go that fast. All of you will be in our thoughts and prayers. Again we our very sorry for your loss. B. J. & Karin Bybee gail madsen-clayton gailmadc@aol.com I learned alot about Shirley that I didn't know at the funeral service. We are praying for you all and hope you will find comfort. Sincerely, Gail