Elden Dale Robinson Obituary (1936 - 2013)

BRIGHAM CITY - Elden Dale Robinson, 77, died November 2, 2013 in Brigham City, UT, 37 days after his beloved wife RaNae's passing. He was born January 24, 1936 in Coalville, UT, the son of Theodore and Annie Staples Robinson. He graduated from North Summit High School in 1954 and Utah State University in 1961 with a degree in automotive technology. He served an LDS Mission in Canada. Upon his return, he married Esther RaNae Richins on July 2, 1959 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. They are the parents of seven children. He loved the gospel and served faithfully all his life in many different callings, including bishop, branch president, high councilor and in the family history library. He was an example of kindness, goodness and patience to all who knew him. He dearly loved his family. He also loved gardening and the outdoors and many of his happiest moments were spent either working on cars or with a fishing rod in his hands. He was an avid sports fan and, rain or shine, supported his beloved USU Aggies, Detroit Tigers, Detroit Lions and the Box Elder Bees. He was also a long-time member of the Lions Club. He retired from Thiokol. Survivors include children Brad (Rose) Robinson, Maureen (Alan) Green, Christine (Kay) Christensen, RaeAnne (Jared) Thayne, Michael (Sherri) Robinson, Jennifer (Jed) Black and Carrie (Jeremy) Stevenson; twenty-five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; Siblings Boyd (Susie) Robinson, Darrell (Sally) Robinson, Roger (Betty) Robinson, Verlan (Pam) Robinson and Darwin (Wendy) Robinson. He was preceded in death by his wife, RaNae, his parents and sisters Leona (Larry) Anderson and Lawanna (Robert) Fitzgerald. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 9, 2013 at 11a.m. at Brigham City 7th Ward Chapel, 523 N. 100 W., Brigham City, UT. Friends may call on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Myers Mortuary, 205 S. 100 E., Brigham City and on Saturday from 9:30 to 10:40 a.m. at the Church. VisitationBrigham City 7th Ward 523 North 100 West Brigham City, UT November 8, 2013 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ServiceBrigham City 7th Ward Chapel 523 North 100 West Brigham City, UT 84302 November 9, 2013 11:00 AM CemeteryBrigham City Cemetery 325 South 300 East Brigham City, UT 84302 November 9, 2013