E Doyle Robison (1927-2020)

E Doyle Robison
Dad
Born:	31 May 1927 Fillmore, Utah
Died:	22 Nov 2020 South Jordan, Utah
Father:	Aaron Wayne Robison
Mother:	Fern Ashby
Siblings:	Wayne Ashby Robison Harold Raymond Robison Franklin Duane Robison E Doyle Robison Richard Ashby Robison
Married:	30 Aug 1951 Salt Lake City, Utah
Spouse:	Beth Spencer
Children:	Catherine Robison Linda Gae Robison Kevin Doyle Robison Stephen Doyle Robison Jeffrey Doyle Robison

Obituary

Deseret News, Sunday, July 12, 2020:

E Doyle Robison

1927 ~ 2020

Our wonderful father returned home to join his wife and family Wednesday afternoon, July 8th, 2020. He was 93.

E Doyle Robison was born in Fillmore, Utah, May 31, 1927, the fourth son of Aaron Wayne and Fern Ashby Robison.

He attended Fillmore schools and served in leadership of the class of '45. He also ran the mile for the Millard High Eagles, anchoring the medley relay team.

Just 28 days after his graduation from Millard High School he enlisted in the Navy, serving 13 months, learning to be a radar technician.

Four months after his discharge, Dad began a three-year mission to Sweden. During his mission, he served as President of the Härnösand Branch and of the Sundsvall District.
Upon his return to Fillmore, he met Beth Spencer. After a two-year courtship, they were sealed in the Salt Lake Temple, on August 30, 1951. Together, they enjoyed 64 grand years full of family, service and adventures. She preceded him in death on November 27, 2015.

Applying the study habits he had developed in the Navy, Dad graduated with honors from BYU June 2, 1952 and with a Masters of Science in Retailing, from NYU on June 11, 1952.

Dad went into retailing and marketing, taking him on trips around the world, and establishing relationships with leaders in the industry. The capstone of his career was launching Skagg's Institute of Retail Management at BYU in 1976. During his career he moved his growing family to Ohio, New Jersey, Minnesota, Maryland, New York and Utah.

Dad was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served in many positions and was called to serve as President of the England London Mission from 1991 – 1994. He and mom served other missions together, including one to the Stockholm Temple and another to the Family History Library in Salt Lake. He also enjoyed the opportunity to serve as a sealer and as a stake patriarch.

Dad is survived by his five children – Catherine (Dale) Johnson, Linda (Jeff) Woodworth, Kevin (Kaye Cronquist), Stephen (Darby Howse), and Jeffrey (Kimberly Tucker); his brother, Richard (Mary Meitl) Robison; and his sisters-in-law, Joan (Clair) McKee; and Audrey Spencer; 23 grandchildren, 53 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Dad was also preceded in death by his parents, and his brothers, Ashby, Ray and Duane.

Due to restrictions because of Covid-19, a private graveside service will be held. In lieu of flowers, Dad would like donations be made to the General Mission Fund of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Our family would like to thank Trina and the entire staff at the Memory Care Facility at the Sheridan in South Jordan for their consistent, tender care and service for our father which surpassed all our expectations.

Beth Spencer (1932-2015)

Beth Spencer Robison
Mom
Born:	30 Aug 1932 Montpelier, Idaho
Died:	27 Nov 2015 Sandy, Utah
Father:	Seymour Horne Spencer
Mother:	Sarah Sophronia Quayle
Siblings:	Helen Jean Spencer Robert William Spencer Norma Spencer Beth Spencer Margaret Joan Spencer
Married:	30 Aug 1951 Salt Lake City, Utah
Spouse:	E Doyle Robison
Children:	Catherine Robison Linda Gae Robison Kevin Doyle Robison Stephen Doyle Robison Jeffrey Doyle Robison

Obituary

Larkin Sunset Gardens:

Beth Spencer Robison

(August 30, 1932 - November 27, 2015)

Our mother left her earthly family to begin her adventures with her heavenly family on Friday evening, November 27, 2015.

Beth Spencer Robison was born Tuesday, August 30, 1932, in Montpelier, Idaho, the daughter of Seymour Horne and Sarah Sophronia Quayle Spencer. She joined a loving family with two older sisters and a brother, Helen, Bob and Norma. When Beth was four, her mother passed away shortly after their youngest sister Joan was born. The Spencers are a musical family, and Beth developed and passed on a deep love for musical appreciation and performance.

The Spencer family moved to Fillmore, Utah, where Beth grew up, graduating with the Millard High School Class of 1950. During her high school years, she caught the eye of a young returned missionary, E Doyle Robison.  They were married on Thursday, August 30, 1951, in the Salt Lake Temple.

Mom and Dad raised their family in the east, making homes and friends in Ohio, New Jersey, Minnesota, Maryland, and New York, before returning to Utah. As she managed her home and raised her children, Mom continued her studies, culminating with the completion of a Master’s Degree from BYU in Recreational Management in 1986.

Mom’s life centered around service, in the home, church, and community. She served as Director of Project Read in Provo UT, Mission Mom for the England London Mission, Assistant Matron of the Stockholm Temple, LDS Employment Specialist, and volunteer in the Family History Library in Salt Lake City.

Martha Ann Truman (1850-1892)

Martha Ann Truman Ashby Powell
Grandma Martha Ann
Born:	2 May 1850
Died:	26 Feb 1892
Father:	Jacob Mica Truman
Mother:	Elizabeth Boyes
Siblings	Martha Ann Truman John Franklin Truman Emma Maria Truman Jacob Boyce Truman George Almus Truman William Thomas Truman Lucius Truman Lucy Elizabeth Truman Albert Henry Truman Mary Lois Truman Lacina Almena Truman Esther Priscilla Truman
Married:	11 Aug 1870 Salt Lake City, Utah
Spouse:	Martha Ann Truman
Children:	Richard Truman Ashby Jacob Henry Ashby Elizabeth Ann Ashby Alice May Ashby Emma Lualla Ashby Rodney Carlos Ashby
Married:	20 Mar 1885 St. George, Utah
Spouse:	John Powell
Children:	John Franklin Powell Jesse Truman Powell Nathaniel Ashby Powell

Martha Ann Truman was born Thursday, May 2, 1850, at the Cottonwood, Great Salt Lake County home of Jacob Mica and Elizabeth Boyes Truman. She was the oldest child of the family. She was named for her Grandmother, Martha Spencer Truman.

By the time she was a teenager, her father answered Brigham's call to go south, where the family settled in the Mountain Meadows country of Washington County, Utah Territory. It was in that area that she came to know the Ashby family, probably when the Trumans would travel in to St. George for supplies and trade.

Martha married Nathaniel Ashby, on Thursday, August 11, 1870. The couple was sealed in the Endowment House in Salt Lake City. Nathaniel was a newly called Bishop. He had been sustained as the Bishop of the St. George 4th Ward the previous November. 20 year-old Martha joined his family as the second wife. Nathaniel had previously married Mary Virginia Garr and she was not quite 10 years Martha's senior. Nathaniel was almost 15 years older than Martha.

Nathaniel and Martha had 6 children together. Their first child, a son, was born at the home of Martha's mother, in Mountain Meadows. The rest of Martha and Nathaniel's children were born in St. George. They were:

Richard Truman Ashby, b. 2 Apr 1872, d. 14 Oct 1920, md. Minnie Colegrove, 14 Nov 1894
Jacob Henry Ashby, b. 2 Mar 1874, d. 21 Apr 1881
Elizabeth Ann Ashby, b. 26 Sep 1876, d. 7 May 1956, md. John S. McBride, 19 Jun 1894
Alice May Ashby, b. 8 Apr 1877, d. 22 Apr 1881
Emma Luella Ashby, b. 21 Jan 1879, d. 24 Apr 1881
Rodney Carlos Ashby, b. 12 Dec 1880, d. 1 Nov 1904, md. Jennie Warner, 9 Jan 1901

Tragedy struck the Ashby home in 1881. Martha’s granddaughter records that diphtheria broke out in their home that summer. The death of 3 children in less than a week would have been a hard trial for anyone to bear. Martha's sister wife also lost a child that same summer. It was a period of great tribulation for the Ashby family.

It appears that the family turned to the Gospel for comfort. Martha received her patriarchal blessing later that year on December 4, 1881 from William G. Perkins. Nathaniel had received his blessing three days earlier. Martha's blessing gives us a small glimpse into her life and character. It states: "Thou art an Israelite indeed, in whom there is no guile...You will go to the central stake of Zion. There you will have a house built unto you in the name of the Lord. You will keep that as a paradise. Your neatness will be admired by all that see it, for the glory of your Redeemer will be there, and you will see as you are seen and know as you are known." She was also blessed that "your children will grow up as men and women in the gospel and accomplish a great and glorious work."

Seymour Horne Spencer (1888-1959) Autobiography

Autobiography of
Seymour Horne Spencer

I was born, I was told at 4 am July 16th, 1888 in the two-story brick home of my parents situated on the Southwest Corner lot of Center street one block East of the main or business street. I was the eleventh child, sixth son and have a younger brother. Perhaps the early hour of my birth has influenced my appreciation of the early morning and made it less hard for me to arise early.

George Boardman Spencer

My father, George Boardman Spencer, suffered a severe case of small pox when upon his mission in Switzerland. This disease was so bad that his spirit left his body for a time and those attending him thought him dead. His spirit came to Utah and mingled with a group of people entering Temple Square. He was pushed to the fringe of the group; came up against the fence or wall of the enclosure. Here he seems to have been told that his earth life was unfinished and he must return and take his body. When his spirit reached his body in very brief time he found them preparing the body for burial. He stated it was repulsive for him to reenter his body and also painful, perhaps like starting the early type Ford after a cold night. The disease left deep pock marks on father's face so he thereafter wore whiskers. I never saw him when he did not have long, gray whiskers.

Seymour Horne Spencer (1888-1959)

Seymour Horne Spencer
Grandpa Spencer
Born:	16 Jul 1888 Paris, Idaho
Died:	11 Sep 1959 Salt Lake City, Utah
Father:	George Boardman Spencer
Mother:	Leonora Taylor Horne
Siblings:	Lucy Isabella Spencer Leonora Horne Spencer Lillan Horne Spencer George Boardman Spencer Howard Spencer Baby girl Spencer Mary Ellen Spencer Orson Horne Spencer Herbert Leo Spencer Seymour Horne Spencer Edwin Horne Spencer
Married:	13 Mar 1925 Salt Lake City, Utah
Spouse:	Sarah Sophronia Quayle
Children:	Helen Jean Spencer Robert William Spencer Norma Spencer Beth Spencer Margaret Joan Spencer

History of Idaho: The Gem Of The Mountains, Volume 4, 1920, Page 172:

                   SEYMOUR H. SPENCER.

Seymour H. Spencer, the popular county superintendent of schools in Bear Lake county, is a native son of that county, born in Paris, July 16, 1888 , his parents being George B. and Leonora (Horne) Spencer. The father was born in Massachusetts and the mother Utah, but both took up their residence in Bear Lake county, Idaho, many years ago. In 1849 George B. Spencer crossed the plains to Utah, where he worked at farming and later acquired a tract of land, which he operated until 1874, when he removed to Bear Lake county, Idaho. Here he made a desert entry, and bought land which he improved and cultivated, operating the same place ever since. He now lives practically retired having reached the age of eighty years. In his time he held a number of public offices and was always very active in politics. He served as treasurer of Bear Lake county, as judge of the probate court and as sheriff. He has always been active in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was in the bishopric of one of the Paris wards for some time and filled  a three year mission in Switzerland, Germany and France. His wife is still living.

Seymour H. Spencer was reared and educated in Paris and was the first male graduate of the Fielding Academy of Paris, there being five girls and himself graduated in 1909. He then taught school in Paris for four years and in the country for one year, following which he spent two and one-half years in the University of Utah, from which he was graduated with the degree of B. A. He then assumed the duties of superintendent of schools, to which office he was elected in the fall of 1916 and reelected in 1918. Mr. Spencer is a member of the Paris city council, with which he has been connected for several years. He is first counselor to Bishop Morris D. Low, of Paris second ward, and has held various other offices in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He has interests in farming and cattle raising, in both of which he has met with considerable success. He is a strong supporter of the democratic party and active in political work. He takes an earnest interest in all matters pertaining to the welfare of the community in which he resides.

Norma Spencer (1930-2014)

Norma Spencer Beckstrand
Aunt Norma
Born:	2 Jul 1930 Montpelier, Idaho
Died:	6 Mar 2014 Lehi, Utah
Father:	Seymour Horne Spencer
Mother:	Sarah Sophronia Quayle
Siblings:	Helen Jean Spencer Robert William Spencer Norma Spencer Beth Spencer Margaret Joan Spencer
Married:	16 Jun 1948 Salt Lake City, Utah
Spouse:	Gordon Lynn Beckstrand
Children:	David Gordon Beckstrand Scott Beckstrand Gary Lynn Beckstrand

Obituary

The Deseret News, Thursday, March 12, 2014:

Norma Spencer Beckstrand

1930 ~ 2014

Our feisty, dynamic, wonderful wife, mother, and friend Norma Spencer Beckstrand passed away peacefully at her home on March 6, 2014. Norma was born on July 2, 1930 to Sarah Sophronia Quayle and Seymour Horne Spencer in Montpelier, Idaho. She grew up in Fillmore, Utah. From the day she was born, Norma hit the ground running. Before graduating from Millard High School in 1948, where she was co-valedictorian, she was the first Utah Girls' State Governor.

Norma married the love of her life, Gordon Lynn Beckstrand, on June 16, 1948 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. They were always on the move, Norma working numerous jobs providing the financial resources necessary for Gordon to obtain his degrees, touching countless lives wherever they lived: Meadow, UT; Castle Dale, UT; Ithaca, NY; Madison, WI; Logan, UT; Richfield, UT; East Lansing, MI; Fort Collins, CO; Washington DC; Mogadishu, Somalia; Cairo, Egypt; Leeds, UT; Alpine, UT; and Lehi, UT.

Norma loved working as a realtor and assisted the LDS Church in purchasing the first mission home for the Lansing Michigan Mission in 1973. One of her greatest desires was to earn her college degree, which she did at age 55, with honors, from BYU in University Studies.

Norma spent her life serving others. She directed, managed, and produced innumerable community and church productions such as "Oliver" and "The Stingiest Man in Town." She served in the LDS Young Women's program for 42 years; culminating with her 7th time as ward Young Women's president at the age of 72. She and Gordon served four LDS missions together: Co-Directors, St. George Member Locator Center; Guides, St. George Historical Sites;Coordinators, St. George Temple Baptistry; Missionaries, St. George Temple Visitors' Center.

Robert William Spencer (1927-2010)

Robert William Spencer
Uncle Bob
Born:	9 Mar 1927 Montpelier, Idaho
Died:	28 Dec 2010 Ivins, Utah
Father:	Seymour Horne Spencer
Mother:	Sarah Sophronia Quayle
Siblings:	Helen Jean Spencer Robert William Spencer Norma Spencer Beth Spencer Margaret Joan Spencer
Married:	8 Sep 1952 Salt Lake City, Utah
Spouse:	Audrey Janette Sparks
Children:	Janet Kay Spencer Terri Lynn Spencer Robert Craid Spencer Laurie Ann Spencer Kelly Jean Spencer Sara Elizabeth Spencer

Obituary

SerinaCare Funeral Home:

Robert William Spencer

(March 9, 1927 - December 28, 2010)

Ivins, UT - Robert (Bob) William Spencer, age 83, passed away Tuesday, December 28, 2010, at his home in Ivins, UT. He was born March 9, 1927, in Montpelier, ID, to Seymour Horne and Sarah Sophronia Quayle Spencer. Bob married Audrey Jeanette Sparks on September 8, 1952, in the Salt Lake Temple. After losing his mother at the age of nine, Bob’s father moved his young family to Fillmore, UT, where Bob and his sisters spent the remainder of their childhood. He served in the military with an honorable discharge and later served a mission in Toronto, Canada. Bob attended BYU for two years and also attended the University of Utah for one year. Bob and Audrey made their first home in Salt Lake City and later moved to Bountiful. He was a member of the LDS church and actively served in many positions, including twelve years as an ordinance worker in the Salt Lake Temple.

Bob started playing the trumpet in dance bands at the age of fourteen. He also played the trombone and enjoyed singing. He loved his profession as a part-time musician and continued to play and sing most of his life. His work as a manufacturer’s representative required a lot of travel. In order to be home more, Bob consulted with his family and decided to purchase laundromats.

He is survived by: his loving wife, Audrey; 5 daughters, Jan (Doug) Weaver of Grand Junction, CO, Terri Tchernoivanov of Gilbert, AZ, Laurie Spencer of Salt Lake City, UT, Kelly (Mike) Angus of Roosevelt, UT, Sara (Bryce) Cook of Mesa, AZ; son, Craig (Donna) Spencer of St. George, UT; 12 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and 3 sisters, Norma (Gordon) Beckstrand of Alpine, UT, Beth (Doyle) Robison of Highland, UT, and Joan (Claire) McKee of St. George, UT. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Helen Spencer Whatcott.

Helen Jean Spencer (1926-1965)

Helen Jean Spencer Whatcott
Aunt Helen
Born:	17 Feb 1926 Montpelier, Idaho
Died:	25 Sep 1965 Modesto, California
Father:	Seymour Horne Spencer
Mother:	Sarah Sophronia Quayle
Siblings:	Helen Jean Spencer Robert William Spencer Norma Spencer Beth Spencer Margaret Joan Spencer
Married:	10 Jun 1946 Salt Lake City, Utah
Spouse:	Harold J Whatcott
Children:	Spencer Harold Whatcott Patrice Whatcott

Sources

Spencer, Seymour H. Orson Spencer Descendants, Through 1956, p. 115.
        College Graduate
        1956 Address - 906 Burke Ave., Modesto, Calif.
        Temple Marriage 6/10/46
        Organist, Teacher, Dance & Music Director, YWMIA
         Stake YWMIA Board as Organist, Department Leader
         Stake YWMIA Presidency

*LDS Church News, week ending 9 Feb 2002, New Mission Presidents, Calling: Tolboe, Harold Rand

*The Modesto Bee, Sunday, 10 Aug 2008, Obituary: Whatcott, Harold J.

*The Deseret News, Thursday, March 12, 2014, Obituary: Beckstrand, Norma Spencer

*Death: California Death Records, RootsWeb:
             Name: WHATCOTT  HELEN  S
             Birth Date: 02/17/1926
             Mother: QUAYLE
             Father:
             Gender: F
             Birth Place: IDAHO
             Death place: STANISLAUS
             Residence:
             Death Date: 09/25/1965
             SSN:
             Age: 39 yrs

Sarah Sophronia Quayle (1899-1936)

Sarah Sophronia Quayle Spencer
Grandma Spencer
Born:	13 Mar 1899 Dingle, Idaho
Died:	8 Jun 1936 Montpelier, Idaho
Father:	William Quayle
Mother:	Elizabeth Ann Dayton
Siblings:	William Earl Quayle Sarah Sophronia Quayle Ella Quayle Norma Norene Quayle Genevieve Quayle Joseph Dayton Quayle
Married:	13 Mar 1925 Salt Lake City, Utah
Spouse:	Seymour Horne Spencer
Children:	Helen Jean Spencer Robert William Spencer Norma Spencer Beth Spencer Margaret Joan Spencer

Sarah Sophronia Quayle was born March 13, 1899 in Dingle, Idaho to William Quayle and Elizabeth Ann Dayton. She was the second child, the first daughter, of six children. There were four girls and two boys. Her older brother, William Earl Quayle died when he was 21 on September 6, 1918. And her only other brother, the baby of the family, died when he was only a month old in July 1908. Sophronia’s nickname was “Phron.” She was baptized a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on August 22, 1908.

Sophronia went to Paris High School for two years after graduating from the eighth grade. But when her family moved to Montpelier, Idaho, she refused to go to high school there so she got a job in Mose Lewis’ Dry Goods store. She was engaged to Roland Rudd at this time.

She then went to Salt Lake to study vocal with Professor Lund. He was the director of the Tabernacle Choir at this time.

She then went on a mission to California when she was nineteen. She broke her engagement while serving her mission.

Sophronia married Seymour Horne Spencer March 11, 1925. They had five children: Helen Jean born 17 February 1926, Robert William born 9 March 1927, Norma born 2 July 1930, Beth born 30 August 1932, and Margaret Joan born 22 May 1936. All these children were born in Montpelier, Idaho.

Sophronia Spencer died June 8, 1936, just two weeks after Joan was born, in Montpelier, Idaho. She was buried June 11th in Paris, Idaho.

The following are excerpts of letters from members of her family sharing their memories of their sister and mother: