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Renn Robinson Obituary
While it is with great sorrow we face the loss of a beloved husband, brother and father, it is with great joy he is welcomed home into the arms of loved ones in his Father's house on March 22, 2015, at the age of 80.
Renn E Robinson was born to Leone and Melvin Robinson on June 22nd, 1934, one of ten children. He married the love of his life, Donna Dee Lefford, for time and all eternity in the Idaho Falls Temple on December 29, 1954. They were blessed with seven children, Colleen (Jack), Stan (Janet), Lynn (Janell), Lana (Stan), LaNece (Todd), Larry (Michelle) and Julie (Greg), who in turn have blessed them with 26 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother, Lynn, and sister, Verlene, and survived by his loving wife and family and his eight brothers and sisters.
We miss you already, Dad. "God be with you 'til we meet again; keep love's banner floating o'er you; smite death's threat'ning wave before you. God be with you 'til we meet again." A special thanks to IHC Hospice for their kind care at this very trying time.
Funeral services will be held Friday, March 27, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. in the Bluffdale South Stake Center, 15429 So. Iron Horse Blvd (1690 West). Visitations will be held Thursday, March 26, 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the Riverton Larkin Mortuary, 3688 W. 12600 So. and Friday at the Church from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Interment Riverton City Cemetery. Online condolences: www.larkincares.com
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Shane Roe
April 1, 2015
I'm sorry to hear about Renn. He was one of the best men I've ever known. I share your loss.
Matthew Mecham
March 27, 2015
I cannot begin to tell you how much I love and appreciate the wonderful Renn Robinson and the profound influence that he had upon a pimple-faced rebellious teenager that was pretty tough to love! Renn reached out to me and became a great mentor. He showed me by his words and actions what it means to be a true disciple of Jesus Christ. He was so giving of his time and his means to create fond memories for the young men that he served. I will always treasure the time that I spent learning from this amazing man! I have laughed with him and cried with him as we have shared some life-changing experiences together. The world would surely be a much better place if there were more real men like Renn Robinson!
Matthew Mecham
Carrie Clark
March 26, 2015
Julie and family - I am so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. I have so many fond memories of spending time with your family and loved your dad. He has one of the kindest hearts I have ever known. His great legacy of love and service will live on in his posterity. My heart and thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
March 25, 2015
Your in my thoughts and prayers all of you. I remember how many times we spent with your family in between jobs and how loved Uncle Renn always made me feel. My life was blessed having such a great man in my family's life. Thank you.
Denise Clinger Arruda
Monica Barton
March 25, 2015
Lana, Stan, Bethany, Josie & Cody; I'm so very heartbroken for all of you and your family. I didn't know him as well as I wish I had but what I do know is that he helped raise one of the most beautiful women I have ever been lucky enough to know, love and call my family. I hope the love all of your family shares helps ease the pain. I love each of you very much.
March 25, 2015
Renn was a great man and will be missed by all who knew him. He was kind to everyone he met. Our deepest love and sympathy to Donna and his family.
Troy and Lisa Hirschi
Melvin Robinson
March 25, 2015
Uncle Renn, We love you and your family.
Ada Talbot
March 24, 2015
I remember going on a 13 mile hiking in Star Valley with family and Uncle Renn was there. Near the end of the hike we got separated from the rest of group. My cousin Kristen and I would ask Uncle Renn when the hike would be over, "15 minutes" was his first answer. Then "30 minutes", "1 mile", "2 miles". Each time we asked the time, or the distance, got longer. For some reason, that got us through the hike. I will never forget that hike and how he drove us on, never giving up and never slowing down. He stayed with us girls till the end and helped us to finish. My cousin and I laugh about that experience, however since then he has become such an example to me.Thank you Uncle Renn, for being an amazing example of never giving up and always pushing forward.
Jan Smith
March 24, 2015
Today I lost one of my HEROES! I would like to say I walked beside him, but in reality he walked beside me to guide and nuture me. To direct me and help me understand what it meant to become a man. I could never put into words how much it means to me to call Renn my friend, my mentor, my HERO!
Every society needs heroes. And every society has them. The reason we don't often see them is because we don't bother to look.
There are two kinds of heroes. Heroes who shine in the face of great adversity, who perform an amazing feat in a difficult situation. And heroes who live among us, who do their work unceremoniously, unnoticed by many of us, but who make a difference in the lives of others.
Heroes are selfless people who perform extraordinary acts. The mark of heroes is not necessarily the result of their action, but what they are willing to do for others and for their chosen cause. Even if they fail, their determination lives on for others to follow. The glory lies not in the achievement, but in the sacrifice.
Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono
THANK YOU RENN FOR YOUR SACRIFICE!
March 24, 2015
Donna and Family...so sad when I read of the passing of Renn. I truly loved him as a brother and I will always have special memories of the times that we spent together, whether it be in Church, out having dinner or checking out the final inspection of a huge power line that his company had completed. He was a great man and truly could be called " a Dear Friend". May Heavenly Father bless all of you as you continue your path in mortality with him not being there.
Best regards and much love,
Reed Ricks
St. George
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