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.

Arnold Leroy Howse (1941-2016)

Arnold Leroy Howse
Dad
Born:	5 Dec 1941 Harbor Springs, Michigan
Died:	18 Jun 2016 Orem, Utah
Father:	Clifford Leroy Howse
Mother:	Gertrude Caroline Catob
Siblings:	Gertrude Joanne Howse Karlene Joyce Howse Arnold Leroy Howse
Married:	18 Sep 1959 Harbor Springs, Michigan
Spouse:	Joanne Marie Heinz
Children:	Bethany Anne Howse Darby Lee Howse Annette Marie Howse Clifford Leroy Howse Carey Lizabeth Howse Christopher Heinz Howse Arnold Price Howse Jody Jeffrey Howse Daniel Leslie Howse David Andrus Howse Andrew Michael Howse Timothy Donald Howse

Obituary:

Arnold Leroy Howse, loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, completed his mortal probation Saturday, June 18, 2016 at his home in Orem, Utah surrounded by half of his twelve children. He won the battle against a fast-growing glioblastoma, surpassing the doctor's expectations by five months.

Arnold was born Friday, December 5, 1941 at his parent's house on Third street in Harbor Springs, Michigan, the youngest of three children and only son of Clifford Leroy Howse and Gertrude Caroline Catob.

As a youth, Dad quickly showed his musical aptitude, taking up the trumpet at the suggestion of the band director, Joseph Jezisek. He played in a dance band and marched in parades as a band member for most of his life. In high school he also played football and was active in other school activities.

It was at High School in band class that he met his future wife, Joanne Marie Heinz. They were married in the Presbyterian Church at Harbor Springs on Friday, September 18, 1959. Together they shared their love of music with their children and community.

Arnold became a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1963 shortly before his graduation from college. He became a biology teacher at Carrollton High School in Saginaw and later taught at  East Jordan High School. He and mom nurtured the gospel in Northern Michigan, where he eventually became Branch President and then the first Bishop of the Petoskey ward.

During the summer, Arnold worked as a fudge maker at Crump's Candies in Harbor Springs. In 1974 Arnold became the owner of the candy store and changed the name to Howse's Candy Haus. He retired from teaching and introduced Northern Michigan style fudge around the country, eventually opening shops in Provo, Utah, DelRay Beach, Florida and finally in Park City, Utah. His son Christopher, now runs the candy store in Harbor.

Joanne passed away in 2006.

Arnold married Janis Heiner on February 6, 2009 in Orem, Utah. Together they adopted Janis' grandson, Taygan.

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.

Franklin Alonzo Robison (1851-1936)

Lonnie Robison
Grandpa Lonnie
Born:	29 Jul 1851 Crete, Illinois
Died:	17 Oct 1936 Fillmore, Utah
Father:	Joseph Robison
Mother:	Lucretia Hancock
Siblings:	Alfred Robison Benjamin Hancock Robison Joseph Vickery Robison Alvin Locke Robison Emily Robison William Henry Robison Mary Robison Lucretia Proctor Robison Proctor Hancock Robison Almon Robison Albert Robison Adelia Robison Franklin Alonzo Robison
Married:	10 Apr 1872 Salt Lake City, Utah
Spouse:	Isabella Eleanor Marden Pratt
Children:	Alonzo Franklin Robison Parley Proctor Robison Joseph Alfred Robison Herma Lucretia Robison Belinda Pratt Robison Ruth Pratt Robison Isabella Pratt Robison Carrie Pratt Robison Alma Pratt Robison Harmel Pratt Robison Parker Pratt Robison Olea Pratt Robison
Married:	30 Nov 1882 Salt Lake City, Utah
Spouse:	Harriet Elizabeth Thorpe
Children:	Willis Nephi Robison Lois Hattie Robison Josephine Robison Herbert Alonzo Robison Ella Adelia Robison Alverna Robison Ancil Platt Robison
Married:	25 Feb 1889 Salt Lake City, Utah
Spouse:	Lois Thorpe
Children:	Addie Florence Robison Archie Robison Bernard Thorpe Robison Nolan Frederick Robison Lowell Robison Homer Franklin Robison Eldred Vickery Robison Loran Culbert Robison Lindon Wells Robison Alda Leona Robison

Biographies

 Jensen, Andrew. LDS Biographical Encyclopedia, vol 2, pp. 144, 145:
 
Robison, Franklin Alonzo, a High Coucilor in the Millard Stake of Zion and a resident of Fillmore Milard county, Utah, was born July 29, 1801, (sic) at Creet, Will county, Ill., the son of Joseph Robison and Lucretia Hancock. He was baptized in 1859 by Lorenzo D. Rudd. November 15, 1876, he was ordained a Seventy by Apostle Orson Pratt. At the October Conference, 1876, he was called on a mission to the United States, during which he labored in the northern part if Michigan. At home he has acted as counselor to Bishop Joseph D. Smith, and President of the Y. M. M. A.;  also as a counselor to Bishop Christian Anderson, of Fillmore, from January, 1901, to December, 1906. With his three wives (Isabella Eleanor Pratt, Harriet Elizabeth Thorpe, and Lois Thorpe) he had 27 children, namely, 16 sons and 11 daughters. Of these, eleven boys and eleven girls are still living. Of civil offices Elder Robison has acted as Sheriff of Millard county for two years and also as one of the city council of Fillmore. With the exception of five years' residence in Woodruff, Apache county, Arizona, he has resided in Fillmore since July 1854."  Includes picture.
 
Day, Stella H., ed. Builders of Early Millard, pp. 603-605:

FRANKLIN ALONZO ROBISON

AND
ISABELLA ELEANOR MARDEN PRATT ROBISON

Franklin Alonzo Robison was born at Crete, Will County, Illinois on July 29, 1851, son of Joseph and Lucretia Hancock Robison. In March or April 1854, when Lonny, as he was called, was two years old, the family was finally ready to cross the plains to come to Utah. The whole family had worked long and hard to prepare for the long trek. The family consisted of the father and mother and ten children. An older brother was married and was against the move to Utah, so he stayed behind, and never did come to Utah. The second son, Benjamin, was 23 and was also married and had a son. The others were Joseph V., 21, Alvin, 20, Henry, 17, Lucretia, 13, Proctor, 11, Almon, 9, Albert, 7, Adelia, 5, and Lonnie, 2. They had seven wagons, four with horse teams and three with oxen. Among their loose cattle they had some milk cows, yet some of the cows they milked they worked under the yoke as oxen. Theirs was one of the best equipped Mormon Companies that crossed the plains and they traveled in unusual comfort for that time. They arrived in Utah in the late summer, 1854.
 
When they reached Salt Lake, Brigham Young asked them to go down and settle in Fillmore, Millard County, Utah. The people had to live in a fort to protect themselves from the Indians. Joseph and the boys helped build the fort. They lived in the fort eight or ten years.
 
Joseph acquired property in the town. He divided it and gave each of his sons a lot so they could build homes. Lonnie, being younger, didn't get a lot, so he proceeded to take up a lot of his own. When his father found out what he was doing he gave him a lot. Lonnie was engaged to marry a young lady by the name of Sarah Prisby. she died. Later he started to keep company with a girl by the name of Isabella Eleanor Pratt, who came to Fillmore to teach school. They were married April 10, 1872 in Salt Lake in the Endowment House.
 
Isabella Eleanor Marden Pratt Robison was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, September 1, 1854 to Parley P. and Belinda Marden Pratt. Her father was killed when she was 2 or 3 years old. She grew up and attended schools in Salt Lake City. Her home was on what is now Richards Street across the road from the south gate of Temple Square. She started to teach primary age children when she was only 12 years old, thus earning her first wages. At the age of 15 she taught the Primary School at the University of Deseret. Her tuition was paid by her teaching; she also got her teacher's training at the same time.

Helen Venera McBride (1833-1916)

Helen Venera McBride Brown Colegrove
Grandma Colegrove
Born:	22 Feb 1833 Villenova, New York
Died:	31 Jan 1916 Fillmore, Utah
Father:	Reuben McBride
Mother:	Mary Ann Anderson
Siblings	Helen Venera McBride Harriet Eliza McBride Reuben Augustus McBride Mary Louisa McBride Roy Hyrum McBride Emma Jerutia McBride John Newton McBride Laura Abigail McBride Alice Melissa McBride
Married:	7 Jul 1854 Fillmore, Utah
Spouse:	Samuel Brown
Children:	Samuel Reuben Brown Florence Melissa Brown
Married:	12 Dec 1869
Spouse:	Harley Ingersoll Colegrove
Children:	Lester Clark Colegrove Minnie Colegrove Harley Eugene Colegrove

HELEN VENERA McBRIDE BROWN COLGROVE

by Fern Robison, granddaughter

Helen Venera McBride was born February 22, 1833 at Villenova, New York, the oldest child of Reuben and Mary Ann McBride. When she was a year old her parents moved to Kirtland, Ohio, where her father spent much of his time doing church work, as he had been called for a minute man. When Helen was seventeen her father went in company with President Young to Utah. Two years later he returned to Kirtland to bring his family to the Great Salt Lake Valley. When they arrived they lived in Farmington and Springville. Sometime later they moved to Fillmore as her father was called to settle there by Brigham Young.

Helen married Samuel Brown July 6, 1854. To this union two children were born: Florence Melissa, and Samuel. She was very happy with her family, though they were quite poor and she was obliged to go without many necessities.

In October, 1856, the sad news came to her that her husband and Josiah Call had been killed by Indians. They were returning from the north when they were attacked by Indians on Chicken Creek Hill. They were shot, scalped and hung by their feet in a cedar tree. After this the Indians cut their throats and tied a red handkerchief around Samuel's neck.

When her husband was killed Helen did not have flour in her bin, wood to burn, or money to buy the things needed for her little family. During the lonely years that followed she spend most of her time at the ranch, later known as Almon Robison's ranch, milking cows and making butter and cheese to sell. Most of the time she walked to town carrying her produce so she could sell it.

After she had lived as a widow for thirteen years, she was married to Harley I. Colgrove on December 12, 1860 in Salt Lake City by Joseph F. Smith. To this union three children were born: Lester, Minnie and Eugene. Harley Colgrove served in the Civil War in "Company A" in the 20th Illinois Infantry.

Minnie Colegrove (1872-1948)

Minnie Colegrove Ashby
Grandma Ashby
Born:	2 Apr 1872 Mountain Meadows, Utah
Died:	14 Oct 1920 Fillmore, Utah
Father:	Harley Ingersoll Colegrove
Mother:	Helen Venera McBride
Siblings	Samuel Reuben Brown Florence Melissa Brown Lester Clark Colegrove Minnie Colegrove Harley Eugene Colegrove
Married:	14 Nov 1894 Manti, Utah
Spouse:	Richard Truman Ashby
Children:	Martha Geneva Ashby Richard Eugene Ashby Fern Ashby Alice May Ashby

Obituary

The Progress, Friday, 10 Dec 1948::

MINNIE C. ASHBY
PASSES AWAY

Mrs. Minnie Colegrove Ashby, 76, widow of Richard P. Ashby, died at her home here December 2, of the causes incident to age. She had been ill only since Thanksgiving.

She was born in Fillmore, Sept. 25, 1872, a daughter of Parley Eugene [sic-Harley Ingersoll-SDR] and Helen McBride Colegrove. She had lived here all of her life.

A faithful member of the L.D.S. church, she was a counselor in the Fillmore ward Relief Society for eleven years; and a member of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers.

She was married in the Manti L D S temple Nov. 14, 1894 to Mr. Ashby. He died Oct. 15, 1920.

Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Geneva Speakman Mrs. Fern Robison and Mrs. Alice Robison;  and a son, R. Eugene Ashby, all of Fillmore;  15 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Fillmore First Ward chapel by Von Taylor, Bishop.

The service was as follows:

Alonzo Franklin Robison (1873-1949) Biography

A SHORT HISTORY OF THE LIFE OF

ALONZO FRANKLIN ROBISON

as told by his son Aaron Wayne Robison to his grandson Wayne Ashby Robison

Included in History & Genealogy of the Franklin Alonzo Robison Family

compiled by Carrie Robison Despain and Melba Despain Garner in 1960

Alonzo Franklin Robison was born Jan. 16, 1873 in Fillmore, Utah as the oldest of twelve children to Franklin Alonzo And Isabella Eleanor Pratt Robison. He was baptized 2 Jun 1881. He lived in Fillmore most of his life except when business ventures took him to Idaho, Arizona or other parts of Utah.

While still a young man he made various trips into Arizona to help move his father and Aunt Lois and their family there and also to take dried fruit for sale. The sale of this fruit provided funds with which to maintain the family. On one of these trips he was riding his horse, trying to find a crossing of one of the rivers. He entered the river, but the stream was swift and the water was deep. He was separated from his horse. His horse crossed the river and came out on the other side. He couldn't swim, but he floated down the stream on his back. His father tried to reach him from one trail into the river, but he floated by before his father could reach him. He finally caught in some bushes and held on until his father could rescue him.

Gertrude Amelia Peterson (1876-1930)

Gertrude Amelia Peterson Robison
Grandma True
Born:	4 Feb 1876 Fillmore, Utah
Died:	7 Aug 1930 Salt Lake City, Utah
Father:	Ova Peterson
Mother:	Amelia Cordelia Warner
Siblings:	Gertrude Amelia Peterson Loneva Peterson Ova Leon Peterson Mary Amanda Peterson Dorus Ernest Peterson Edna Christina Peterson Evelyn Peterson Delilah Adel Peterson Vernell Peterson Marvin Wilburn Peterson Alberta Peterson Spencer Wells Peterson Thelma Neoma Peterson
Married:	29 May 1895 Salt Lake City, Utah
Spouse:	Alonzo Franklin Robison
Children:	Aaron Wayne Robison Melvin Alonzo Robison Parley Pratt Robison Herma Vernell Robison Evelyn Robison
Married:	8 Jun 1932 Salt Lake City, Utah
Spouse:	Evelyn Peterson
Married:	17 Mar 1937 Salt Lake City, Utah
Spouse:	Mary Jane Hale

Letter

                                                Los Angeles  Jan 2nd 1929

My Dear Sister Thelma and family.

Your very dear and welcome letter arrived some day ago and was so glad to here from you and to here the children were doing so well in school.

I arrived here the day before Christmas and Paul and Evelyn have kept me going all through the holiday week until I am nearly worn out.

Oh! Such a wonderful time they have shown me. We started out Xmas day to Holywood to see the beautifully decorated christmas trees which there were miles of  Also went to the chineas Theatre which is considered the most wonderful theatre in the world. In going in you see the imprints in the walks of all the most famous stars with some inscription.

Then we returned home and pertook of a wonderful dinner. We also visited the old spanish mission and patio.

Sunday we went out to Exposition park and visited the museum, coliseum and the big forestry building and there was wonderful band music all around.

It is like being in a new and beautiful world alltho it is said there is a good deal of crime and wickedness here.

New Years day They took me out to Pasidena to see the Tournament of Roses Parade which was the most unique and wonderful or beautiful sight I ever saw or expect to see. There was two hours and a half of floating floats of roses and flowers with 28 bands in uniforms to to acompanying them. Some ot the float were estimated to cost $2000. There we[re] 800,000 people there

Pasidena itself is like Paridise such beautiful homes parks and buildings and trees and flowers. If I could talk to you then I could have [you] know how much I have enjoyed myself.

I do not expect to stay much longer as home is calling and Evelyn and Paul must settle down to their life of work and business.

Alonzo Franklin Robison (1873-1949)

Frank Robison
Grandpa Frank
Born:	16 Jan 1873 Fillmore, Utah
Died:	7 Feb 1949 Logan, Utah
Father:	Franklin Alonzo Robison
Mother:	Isabella Eleanor Marden Pratt
Siblings:	Alonzo Franklin Robison Parley Proctor Robison Joseph Alfred Robison Herma Lucretia Robison Belinda Pratt Robison Ruth Pratt Robison Isabella Pratt Robison Carrie Pratt Robison Alma Pratt Robison Harmel Pratt Robison Parker Pratt Robison Olea Pratt Robison Willis Nephi Robison Lois Hattie Robison Josephine Robison Herbert Alonzo Robison Ella Adelia Robison Alverna Robison Ancil Platt Robison Addie Florence Robison Archie Robison Bernard Thorpe Robison Nolan Frederick Robison Lowell Robison Homer Franklin Robison Eldred Vickery Robison Loran Culbert Robison Lindon Wells Robison Alda Leona Robison
Married:	29 May 1895 Salt Lake City, Utah
Spouse:	Gertrude Amelia Peterson
Children:	Aaron Wayne Robison Melvin Alonzo Robison Parley Pratt Robison Herma Vernell Robison Evelyn Robison
Married:	8 Jun 1932 Salt Lake City, Utah
Spouse:	Evelyn Peterson
Married:	17 Mar 1937 Salt Lake City, Utah
Spouse:	Mary Jane Hale

Obituary

The Progress, Friday, February 11, 1949, page 1:

A. F. ROBISON DIES AT

HOME IN LOGAN

Was a Former Mayor

Of Fillmore

Alonzo Franklin Robison, 76, a former mayor of Fillmore, died at his residence 66 W. 2nd North, Logan, Monday at 2:50 p.m. of causes incident to age.

A son of Franklin Alonzo Robison and Eleanor Pratt Robison, he was born at Fillmore, January 15, 1873.

He had lived in Fillmore most of his life, where he engaged in stock-raising. After retiring he moved to Manti, where he did temple work in the Manti temple. He later moved to Logan where he also was an active temple worker.

Mr. Robison married Amelia Peterson in the LDS Endowment house, Salt Lake City, May 29, 1895. She died Aug. 8, 1930, and he married Mrs. Mary Napper of Logan, March 17, 1937 in Fillmore.

Surviving are two sons, A. Wayne and Melvin Robison, Fillmore; two daughters, Mrs. Vernell R. Steggell, Salt Lake City and Mrs. Evelyn Bailey, Los Angeles; eight brothers and sisters, Parker P., Alfred and Harmel Robison, Mrs. Herma R. King, Mrs. Linda Young, Mrs. Carrie Despain, Mrs. Olea Davies and Mrs. Ruth Peterson; 17 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren; also several half brothers and sisters.

Funeral services were conducted in Logan Wednesday, after which the body was brought to Fillmore for additional services and burial in the Fillmore Cemetery. An account of these services will appear in next weeks issue.

Funeral

The Progress, Friday, February 18, 1949, page 1:

FUNERAL SERVICE HELD

FOR A. F. ROBISON

Funeral services for Alonzo Franklin Robison, 76, were held in the Fillmore Ward Friday, February 11, 1949, under the direction of Bishop Von Taylor. They were as follows:
     Invocation - E. L. Black
     Vocal solo - Marilyn Brunson
     Speakers were Ashby Robison, Parker Robison and Bishop Taylor
     Vocal trio - Libby Lambert, Orpha Taylor and Melva Day
     Instrumental trio - Edith Callister at the organ; Marjorie Brunson Robison at the piano and Carolyn Stevens on the violin
     Vocal duet - Culbert Robison and Thomas Whatcott
     Closing prayer - Archie Robison
     The grave was dedicated by J. Blake Davies

Maxine Lowder (1925-1979)

Maxine Lowder Robison
Aunt Maxine
Born:	26 Aug 1925 Parowan, Utah
Died:	6 Jun 1979 Tooele, Utah
Father:	William Joseph Lowder
Mother:	Minnie Whitney
Siblings:	Roca Lowder Grant Whitney Lowder Varian Lowder Eugene Whitney Lowder Art Whitney Lowder Laurell Lowder Lucille Lowder Maxine Lowder
Married:	25 Feb 2944 Fillmore, Utah
Spouse:	Harold Raymond Robison
Children:	Baby Robison Frank Wayne Robison Eugene Lowder Robison Harold Lowder Robison Julie Fern Robison Geneil Robison

Sources

*Despain, Carrie Robison and Garner, Melba Despain. History & Genealogy of the Franklin Alonzo Robison Family, p. 30.

*Deseret News Archives, Wednesday, August 13, 1997, Obituary: Robison, Harold Raymond
                He married Maxine Lowder; she died June 6, 1979.

*DeseretNews.com Archives, Wednesday, February 6, 1991, Obituary: Robison, Frank Wayne "Woody''


*The Spectrum, St. George, Utah, Wednesday, 3 May 2006, Obituary: Lowder, Art Whitney

Ray Robison and Maxine Lowder
in Long Beach at the Clipper Club
(in the kitchen)
Maxine cooked steaks there

Marjorie Brunson (1920-2004)

Marjorie Brunson Robison
Aunt Marge
Born:	11 Jan 1920 Fillmore, Utah
Died:	29 Jul 2004 Fillmore, Utah
Father:	Peter Lorenzo Brunson
Mother:	Isabel Carling
Siblings	German Ellsworth Brunson Lorenzo Brunson Brandon Abraham Brunson Marilynn Brunson Marjorie Brunson Helen Delell Brunson
Married:	14 May 1942 Salt Lake City, Utah
Spouse:	Wayne Ashby Robison
Children:	David Ashby Robison Racquel Robison Lorenzo Brunson Robison Nathan Navasie

Obituary

The Salt Lake Tribune, Tuesday, 3 Aug 2004:

Marjorie Brunson Robison

In Loving Memory

Marjorie Brunson Robison passed away July 29, 2004 at her home in Fillmore, UT.

She was born January 11, 1920 in Fillmore to Lorenzo (Ren) and Isabel Carling Brunson.

She married Wayne Ashby Robison on May 14, 1942 in the Salt Lake Temple.

After graduating from BYU, she and Ashby worked at Geneva Steel in Orem and went on to teach at the Utah Valley Vocational School until it closed. Marjorie and Ashby moved back to Fillmore where they have been ever since.

She was a devoted member of the LDS church and served in many capacities. She also served two missions to the Manti Temple and worked as mission secretary in the Tennessee, Nashville mission. Marjorie's life was devoted to music and service to her fellow man. Her keen sense of humor and compassionate disposition were but few of her many admirable traits.

Marjorie is survived by: daughter, Racquel (Alan) Williams of Lincoln, NE; son, Lorenzo 'Ren' (Kelly) Robison of Fillmore, UT; four grandchildren and one great-granddaughter; sisters; Helen B. Smedley of Mountain Green, UT and Marilyn Brunson of Murray, UT; brothers, G. Ellsworth Brunson of Kaysville, UT and Brandon A. Brunson of Fruit Heights, UT.

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband and son, David Ashby Robison.

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.

Fern Ashby (1898-1954)

Fern Ashby Robison
Grandma Robison
Born:	2 Oct 1898 Fillmore, Utah
Died:	5 Dec 1954 Fillmore, Utah
Father:	Richard Truman Ashby
Mother:	Minnie Colegrove
Siblings:	Martha Geneva Ashby Richard Eugene Ashby Fern Ashby Alice May Ashby
Married:	20 Dec 1916 Salt Lake City, Utah
Spouse:	Aaron Wayne Robison
Children:	Wayne Ashby Robison Harold Raymond Robison Franklin Duane Robison E Doyle Robison Richard Ashby Robison

Obituary

The Progress, Friday, December 10, 1954:

Funeral Service for

Fern Robison to be

Held Friday, Dec. 10

Mrs. Fern Ashby Robison, 56, died at her home here at 5:35 p.m., Sunday, December 5, 1954. She had been ill for about six weeks.

She was born in Fillmore, Oct. 2, 1898 to Richard T. and Minnie Colegrove Ashby. She married A. Wayne Robison Dec. 20, 1916, in the Salt Lake L D S Temple. She had lived in Fillmore all of her life.

Mrs. Robison was very active in the L D S Church, and had served as an officer in most of the Auxiliary organizations. She was a good wife, mother, friend and neighbor, and her presence will be missed by everyone
in the community.

She is survived by her husband;  five sons: W. Ashby, H. Ray and Duane, all of Fillmore;  Doyle of Cleveland, Ohio, and Richard, who is with the Army in Germany;  two sisters: Mrs. Geneva Speakman and Mrs. Alice Robison, and one brother, R. Eugene Ashby, Fillmore;  and nine grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Friday at 1 p.m., in the Fillmore First Ward Chapel under direction of A. LaVoy Kimball, counselor to Bishop Ashby Robison.

Friends may call at the family home Thursday evening and Friday until time for the service. Burial will be in the Fillmore City cemetery under the direction of Olpin Mortuary.

Frank Wayne Robison (1948-1991)

Frank Wayne Robison
Woody
Born:	7 Feb 1948 Fillmore, Utah
Died:	4 Feb 1991 Tooele, Utah
Father:	Harold Raymond Robison
Mother:	Maxine Lowder
Siblings:	Baby Robison Frank Wayne Robison Eugene Lowder Robison Harold Lowder Robison Julie Fern Robison Geneil Robison
Spouse:	Kaye Mortensen

Obituary

Saltas, John. Private Eye, February 19, 1991, page 3: J Spot Collateral Damage I don't remember exactly when or where I met Woody. In 1972, I had just graduated from high school and had taken fold with a number of latent hippies, party-monsters, long-hairs, ragamuffins, pool shooters, quasi peace-niks, and hemp philosophers, all of whom where - and remain - remarkably great people. Woody was part of that group. At just 18, and bearer of a low draft lottery number, I did what most sane males in my situation did: I enrolled in college. Armed with the advice of two older brothers who had served in Viet Nam - both decorated - two more who were in the service but not sent there, and the nasty reports from several friends who saw the Ho Chi Minh Trail up close and personal, college did indeed seem prudent. But when Woody had left his high school in Fillmore just a few years earlier, the military likely was not only a ticket out of small-town Utah but a very honorable option. He joined the Marines and served two tours in Viet Nam. With one of the best beards on the planet and a head of hair that rivaled Sampson's, Woody hardly seemed a battle-hardened vet. His gentle, peaceful demeanor and low-caliber temper certainly masked any inner terror. The incongruity was that while most of us pretended to be peace-loving hippies, Woody, the Nam vet, came closest to the real thing. He passed the time as a surveyor, played some tennis, and had a fantastic cacti collection. He loved animals and children, caring for both with a tenderness not usually associated with a large man. His favorite phrases were "wow" and "hey, man," spoken with perfect softness. Woody was not loose with heroic tales of battle. He wore his medals in his heart and in his conscience, not in the puffs of smoke of macho barroom talk. However, as any Viet Nam historian or veteran can tell you, to be a Marine in Viet Nam circa 1967-1969, as Woody was, was not a very healthy place to be. Woody served his country honestly and honorably, but his Viet Nam experience haunted him every day and every night. Some of his high-school friends did not come home alive; Woody, some would often say, simply did not come home. In the few times he talked of Viet Nam, his tales were always horrifying. I don't remember the date or place (a Marine would know), but in a major battle, Woody's unit charged up a valley only to be inflicted with 80% casualties before the battle ended - something like 300 killed or wounded. His worst tale, though, was this: At one base camp, some "soul brothers" were in their tent listening to some "soul music" and "just jiving." Somebody, an American who didn't like "soul brothers," tossed a phosphorous grenade or molotov cocktail into their tent, lighting the tent and the men inside. Reacting to their screams, other men attempted to douse the tent with water from the fire buckets. Trouble was, someone, apparently in junction with the grenade tosser, had filled the water buckets with gasoline. The "soul brothers" all died. In the jargon of today's feel-good military speak, those men were Collateral Damage. So was Woody. Outside of his penchant for collecting guns and shooting them - at targets - not much military remained of Woody after Viet Nam except his deep pride, his "Soldier of Fortune" magazines, and his distaste for war. He was hurt and confused when he returned home to an ungrateful America, and by the poor treatment he and his fellow vets received. If anyone ever epitomized the spirit of "love the troops-hate the war" it was Woody, and despite knowing what he knew, he'd do it again. Frank Wayne "Woody" Robison died February 4, 1991, at home. KIA. Peace at last. We miss you, Woody. You were and are a hero.

DeseretNews.com Archives, Wednesday, February 6, 1991, Page B6:

DEATH: FRANK ROBISON

Frank Wayne "Woody" Robison, age 42, died February 4, 1991 at his home in Tooele.

Born February 7, 1948 in Fillmore, Utah, a son of H. Ray and Maxine Lowder Robison. Member of the LDS Church, he served in Vietnam as a Marine for two tours of duty. He was also a gun collector. 

Survivors: father; brother, Gene, Salt Lake City; sisters, Julie Adams, Grantsville; Geneil Vigil, Tooele.

Graveside services will be held on Thursday, February 7th, 10 a.m. in the Tooele City Cemetery. Friends may call at Tate Mortuary one hour prior to the service.

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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

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.

Wayne Ashby Robison (1918-2003)

Ashby Robison
Uncle Ashby
Born:	29 Aug 1918 Fillmore, Utah
Died:	4 May 2003 Fillmore, 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:	14 May 1942 Salt Lake City, Utah
Spouse:	Marjorie Brunson
Children:	David Ashby Robison Racquel Robison Lorenzo Brunson Robison Nathan Navasie

Obituary

The Salt Lake Tribune, Thursday, 8 May 2003:

Wayne Ashby Robison

 8/29/18 ~ 5/4/03

Wayne Ashby Robison, 84, left this life for a better one on Sunday, May 4, 2003; at the Fillmore Medical Center where he had been for a week, following a stroke.

He was born August 29, 1918 in Fillmore, UT, to Aaron Wayne and Fern Ashby Robison.

Ashby married Marjorie Brunson on May 14, 1942. They are the parents of David Ashby (deceased), Racquel Williams (Alan), and Lorenzo "Ren" (Kelly). They have four grandchildren and one great granddaughter. Ashby had four brothers: Harold Raymond (deceased); Franklin Duane (Evadeen); E. Doyle (Beth); and Richard A. (Joleen, deceased, and Mary). They also had an Indian placement foster son, Nathan Navasie, who lived with them for about four years.

He served a mission in Minneapolis from 1939 to 1941, and a Senior Couple mission with his wife Marjorie, in Nashville, Tenn. from May 1984 to Nov. 1985. He served in Bishoprics, Stake Presidencies, two Temple missions, as Hospital Administrator, Coordinator of the Extraction program, County Commissioner, and much more. A man of impeccable integrity, loving his fellow man and always willing to do anything asked of him, he was loved by all who knew him.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, contributions to the missionary fund be made.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 10, 2003 at 12:00 noon at the Fillmore LDS Stake Center. Visitations will be held Friday, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at Olpin Southern Utah Mortuary and also Saturday at the Stake Center, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., prior to the service.

Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 5/8/2003.

Aaron Wayne Robison (1896-1986)

A W Robison
Grandpa Robison
Born:	6 Mar 1896 Fillmore, Utah
Died:	6 Apr 1986 Fillmore, Utah
Father:	Alonzo Franklin Robison
Mother:	Gertrude Amelia Peterson
Siblings:	Aaron Wayne Robison Melvin Alonzo Robison Parley Pratt Robison Herma Vernell Robison Evelyn Robison
Married:	20 Dec 1916 Salt Lake City, Utah
Spouse:	Fern Ashby
Children:	Wayne Ashby Robison Harold Raymond Robison Franklin Duane Robison E Doyle Robison Richard Ashby Robison
Married:	4 Nov 1955 Salt Lake City, Utah
Spouse:	Mabel Hochstrasser
Married:	27 Apr 1978 Salt Lake City, Utah
Spouse:	Mabel Orilla Brierley
Married:	22 Jan 1981 Salt Lake City, Utah
Spouse:	Mabel Orilla Brierley

Obituary

Millard County Chronicle Progress, Vol. 76, No. 40, 10 Apr 1986, p. 11:

A. WAYNE ROBISON

A. Wayne Robison of Fillmore, age 90, died April 6, in the Fillmore Hospital.

He was born March 6, 1896 in Fillmore to Franklin Alonzo [sic] and Gertrude Amelia Peterson Robison. He married Fern Ashby Dec. 20, 1916 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. She died Dec. 5, 1954. He married Mable Trone in 1955. She died Aug. 23, 1975. He married Arilla Miller, later divorced. He was a High Priest, Bank Director and City Councilman.

He is survived by children Wayne Ashby of Fillmore; Harold Ray, Salt Lake City; Franklin Duane, Riverton; Elvin Doyle, Orem; Richard Ashby, Lawrence, KA; 16 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Wed., April 9, at 2 p.m. in the Fillmore 1st Ward LDS Chapel. Burial was in the Fillmore Cemetery under the direction of the Olpin Mortuary.