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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.

John Elmer Duvernay (1926-2013)

John Elmer Duvernay
Uncle John
Born:6 Feb 1926 Petoskey, Michigan
Died:21 Apr 2013 Petoskey, Michigan
Father:John Elmer Duvernay
Mother:Anna Celina Sherman
SiblingsMarion Elizabeth Duvernay
John Elmer Duvernay
Ida Duvernay
Robert Duvernay
Married:19 May 1945 Petoskey, Michigan
Spouse:Patricia Ellen Price
Children:John Arthur Duvernay
Lee Ann Duvernay
Wendy Alain Duvernay
Thomas Alan Duvernay
Obituary

Petoskey News-Review, April 25, 2013:

John Elmer Duvernay Jr. 87

John Elmer Duvernay Jr., 87, of Little Traverse Township, died April 21, 2013, at Bortz Health Care of Petoskey.

John was born at the old Petoskey Hospital on Feb. 6, 1926, the son of John and Anna (Sherman) Duvernay.

He grew up in the Indian section of Petoskey referred to as "Hungry Hollow" in the book of the same name, written by his childhood friend, Bill Dunlop. John was proud of his Odawa heritage and received his LTBB tribal name M'konimwewidam (Bear Who Goes Away Speaking) in a ceremony in August 2004. He designed the original PHS Northmen logo in 1966 for the ninth-grade cheerleaders to show a respectful image of his heritage, and he later approved the modified logo we see today.

John ran track and played football, and was a member of the Petoskey High School class of 1944. He left school to join the Navy and was in both the invasions of Iwo Jima and Okinawa. He received his diploma along with the PHS class of 2003.

While working on the Petoskey High School production of "HMS Pinafore," John met Pat Price and they were married on May 19, 1945, in Petoskey.

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.

Franklin Duane Robison (1924-2009)


Franklin Duane Robison
Uncle Duane
Born:20 Mar 1924 Fillmore, Utah
Died:22 Nov 2009 Riverton, 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:8 Sep 1943 Salt Lake City, Utah
Spouse:Evadeen Beatty
Children:Duane Cloyd Robison
Tanya Fern Robison
Obituary

Deseret News, Friday, 27 Nov 2009:

Franklin Duane Robison
1924 ~ 2009

A descendant of sturdy pioneer stock, Duane lived a long and productive life. He was born March 20, 1924 in Fillmore, Utah, to Fern Ashby and Aaron Wayne Robison. He loved the soil and the work it took to make it productive.

Duane was an active man, always loving the outdoors. He always appreciated and was thankful for the blessings of life. He was a veteran of World War II. He enjoyed all sports and was an avid supporter of BYU. He was an active member of the LDS Church. His testimony remained firm and resolute to the end.

Duane is survived by his wife, Evadeen Beatty of 66 years. They were married in the Salt Lake Temple. Their devotion to each other has been remarkable. He is also survived by his two children, Duane Cloyd (Diane Baker) Riverton, and Tanya Fern (William S. Linford) South Jordan; brothers, Doyle (Highland), Richard (Lawrence, Kansas); seven grandchildren and 14 great-grand-children. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Ashby and Ray.

Funeral services will be held Monday, November 30 at 11:00 a.m. in the LDS Church at 12830 S. 2700 W. Family and friends may call Sunday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Broomhead Funeral Home, 12600 S. 2200 W. and at the church one hour prior to services. Interment Riverton City Cemetery. Online condolences: www.broomheadfuneralhome.com

Leslie Eugene Heinz (1920-1974)


Leslie Eugene Heinz
Les Heinz
Born:8 Mar 1920 Matchwood, Michigan
Died:30 Sep 1974 Petoskey, Michigan
Father:Frank Gottlieb Heinz Jr.
Mother:Mary Louise Higgins
Siblings:Floyd Leonard Heinz
Inez Marie Heinz
Carol June Heinz
Leslie Eugene Heinz
Lyle Kenneth Heinz
George John Weyenberg, Jr.
Married:13 Jun 1941 Harbor Springs, Michigan
Spouse:Donna Joanne Price
Children:Joanne Marie Heinz
Donald Leslie Heinz
Katherine Eileen Heinz
Debra Elizabeth Heinz
Leslie Eugene Heinz was born 8 March 1920 in Matchwood, Ontonagon, Michigan.

His parents are Frank Heinz, Jr. and Mary Louise Higgins.

His siblings are Floyd Leonard, Inez Marie, Carol June and Lyle Lyle Heinz. He also had a half-brother George John Weyenberg, Jr.

When he was about 18 months old, his father died. His mother married George Weyenberg and they heard that "good farm land" was available near Harbor Springs, so they moved to Harbor Springs, Michigan.  They lived on Spring Street in a house across from Fred Main's house. The Heinz family next moved out to a fruit farm on a road towards Cross Village.

When he was eleven his mother passed away. When he was about fifteen, Les joined the CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps.), he worked in the Upper Peninsula planting trees during the summer. He sent most his earnings back home to help get through the Depression years.

Les married Donna Joanne Price on her Graduation day from High School, Friday, June 13th, 1941. Being Friday the 13th they did all the things which are supposed to cause bad luck: they walked under a ladder, broke a mirror, walked in front of a black cat and opened an umbrella inside a house.

Their children are: Joanne Marie, Donald L., Katherine Eileen, and Debra Elizabeth Heinz.

Les joined the Army-Air Force in WWII, his job was to string telephone wires in India, and China for the servicemen. In letters to home, Les spoke of the poor Chinese people and of a nice family with twin daughters who adopted him.  His letters always mentioned his love and loyalty to Donna and he wanted to be kept up on his children's progress. He had malaria and became very sick in India.

Harold Raymond Robison (1919-1997)

Harold Raymond Robison
Uncle Ray
Born:4 Oct 1919 Fillmore, Utah
Died:11 Aug 1997 Salt Lake City, 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:25 Feb 2944 Fillmore, Utah
Spouse:Maxine Lowder
Children:Baby Robison
Frank Wayne Robison
Eugene Lowder Robison
Harold Lowder Robison
Julie Fern Robison
Geneil Robison
Obituary

Deseret News Archives, Wednesday, August 13, 1997:

Death: Harold R. Robison

Harold R. Robison, age 77, died August 11, 1997 in Salt Lake City.

He was born October 4, 1919 in Fillmore, Utah, to Aaron Wayne and Fern Ashby Robison. He married Maxine Lowder; she died June 6, 1979. He married Ruth Jarman; she preceded him in death April 13, 1992. He served in the US Navy during World War II and was a Pearl Harbor survivor [USS Honolulu]. He was a member of the LDS Church and belonged to the American Legion. He enjoyed gardening.

He is survived by his son, Eugene L. Robison; daughters, Julie R. Adams (Blaine) and Geneil Vigil (Gerald); eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; brothers, Doyle, Duane, Ashby and Richard. He was preceded in death by a son, Woody.

Graveside services will be held Thursday, August 14, 1997, 1 p.m. in the Tooele City Cemetery.

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Copyright 1997 Deseret News Publishing Co.