Howard A. Robinson

Surrounded by his loving family, Howard Archie Robinson left this world on Tuesday, April 29, 2008, to embark on a new adventure with loved ones that awaited him. All the lives he touched will be richer for knowing him.

He was born to Hester Little and Archie Robinson in Mountain Green, Utah, on March 25, 1925, the third of seven children. He attended school at Peterson Elementary and Morgan High School before being drafted into the US Army in 1943, where he honorably served his country during World War II. He fought in France and Germany and was severely wounded for which he was awarded the Purple Heart. He was also awarded the Bronze Star and Victory Medal. He returned home in December 1945 and worked on his parent''s ranch and saw mill.

On March 24, 1947, Howard married Ruby Stephens in Elko, Nevada. Their marriage was solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple one year later. Together they had nine children.

He was an amazing provider, often working two, sometimes three, jobs to support his family. He worked tirelessly with never a complaint and it was by his example that his children learned his incredible work ethic. He was an auto mechanic at the Sunset Garage, a caterpillar operator, volunteer firefighter, police officer, Chief of Police in Sunset, security at Hill Air Force Base, and with long hours and determination he started and built Robinson Refuse Service into a huge success. In 1985, he sold his business and retired, taking up golf, going fishing and spending some well-deserved time with his family.

With a lot of hard work and love, Howard built his home in Sunset where he lived until 1967. He then built his home in Clinton where he loved farming his five acres of land. He spent many blissful hours riding on his tractor, tending his fields, and growing tomatoes. The highlight of each year was going deer hunting with his sons and brothers.

Losing Howard will leave a huge gap in many lives. But we are comforted with eighty three years of memories and the knowledge that he is with Heavenly Father once again.

Howard is survived by his wife, Ruby; four sons and four daughters, Randall Howard Robinson and Leanne R. Ingles, Clinton; Steven Curtis (Karen) Robinson, Riverdale; Lori (Rodney) Clark and Linda R. Webb, West Point; David Jess (Gloria) Robinson, North Ogden; Loni R. Johnson, Huntsville; Nathan Glenn (Tonya) Robinson, Roy; two brothers, Max T. (Betty) Robinson, Mountain Green; Gary (Connie) Robinson, Austin, TX; two sisters, Colleen (Roy) Kapp, South Ogden; Ilene R. Kellogg, Sandy; 25 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Paul Brian Robinson, grandson, Andrew Robinson, great-grandson, Haden Chilson, a sister, Helen R. Morgan and a brother, John Morris Robinson.

The family would like to extend a heart-felt thank you to Rocky Mountain Hospice.

Funeral services will be held Friday May 2nd at 11:00 a.m. at the Clinton 15th Ward Chapel, 2841 West 1300 North.

Friends and family may call Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lindquist''s Roy Mortuary, 3333 West 5600 South and Friday from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. at the church.

Interment, Clinton City Cemetery.

Email condolences to the family at www.lindquistmortuary.com