Donna Gertude Mcginnis Robinson Obituary (1914 - 2001)

DONNA G. ROBINSON BRIGHAM CITY, UTAH -- Donna Gertrude Robinson died of natural causes December 4, 2001 in her home in Brigham City, Utah surrounded by her family. Donna was born November 27, 1914 in Huntington, West Virginia, to Elba and Rosezella McGinnis. Three sons, Charles (Kris) Seattle, WA, Robert (Donnajean) Imperial Beach, CA, Scott (Cindy) Salt Lake City, brothers Jack (Geneva) Milton, West Virginia, Robert (Grace) Ashland, Kentucky, and one sister Ruby Foster, Los Angeles, six grandchildren and three great grandchildren survive Donna. She is preceded in death by her parents, brother Harold and daughter Bonnie Sue. She went to school in Huntington and graduated from Huntington High School. She married her high school sweetheart William Charles (Robbie) Robinson June 30, 1938 in Huntington, West Virginia. They celebrated their sixty-third Wedding Anniversary this June. Donna and Charles demonstrated their love for each other every day and were great role models for their children. Donna kept the family going in the tough times and showed all of us how to be a loving and kind person even when things were tough. They moved to Pocatello Idaho in 1945. Donna and Charles raised their family in Blackfoot, Idaho until 1961, when they moved to Brigham City. Donna found her dream house in Brigham City and they spent many happy years there. She worked 9 years for the Protestant Center for the students at the Intermountain Indian School. Donna had a successful drapery business for several years in Brigham City. Donna was very active in the Presbyterian Church and Church Women United, where she was the president of the State Chapter of Church Women United and was active in the National Church Women United. Donna was also very active in Eastern Star and Jobs Daughters and was the Worthy Matron for Eastern Star in Blackfoot. The family wishes to extend our heartfelt thanks to Mom and Dad's angel on earth JoAnn Burnett. Our special thanks for the loving care provided by Alison Johnson, Darla, Gala, Brooke, Helen and Wendy of Heritage Brookside Home Health Care and Dr. John Markeson. Our thanks to Reverend Scott for his timely prayers, especially Tuesday evening just prior to mom's passing. Funeral services will be Saturday, December 8, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. at the Community Presbyterian Church 320 S. 200 E., Brigham City, UT. Friends may call Saturday, from 9:00 to 9:40 a.m. at Myers Mortuary, 205 S. 100 E., Brigham City. Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family request a donation to ones favorite charity. VisitationMyers Mortuary - Brigham City 205 South 100 East Brigham City, UT 84302 December 8, 2001 9:00 AM ServiceCommunity Presbyterian Chruch 320 South 200 East Brigham City, UT 84302 December 8, 2001 10:00 AM CemeteryBrigham City Cemetery 325 South 300 East Brigham City, Utah 84302 December 8, 2001