Michael Ellis Robinson

1947 - 2013

Michael Ellis Robinson obituary, 1947-2013

Michael Robinson Obituary

Michael Ellis Robinson left his family and friends unexpectedly on Nov. 30, 2013 due to an unfortunate automobile accident. He was traveling home to Bozeman after spending the Thanksgiving holiday with family members in Ogden. He was born in Ogden, Utah on Oct. 24, 1947, the first son of Rollo S. and Ruth H. Robinson. He was later joined by three other siblings, twins, Roy Robinson and Ruth (Rick) Morris, and younger sister, Karen Robinson.

He attended Ogden City Schools and graduated from Ben Lomond High School in 1965. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the years of the Vietnam War as a helicopter crew chief. He attended Weber State University in Ogden and graduated with a degree in history. He later moved to Bozeman, and attended Montana State University earning a degree in computer science.

Mike's favorite place was Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming. He spent many happy summers there working first for YPSS, later as a seasonal park ranger, and most recently as a volunteer. He loved being outdoors and was never happier than when he was hiking, skiing or spending time with friends in Yellowstone.

He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his brother and two sisters, a brother-in-law, and two nieces, Suzanne Morris and Amanda (Cameron) Swenson and one nephew, Brian (Ashley) Morris, one grand-nephew, Max Swenson, as well as numerous cousins. Along with family members, he will be remembered by his many friends from Ogden, Bozeman, and Yellowstone Park for his love of life and service to others. He was a man of integrity and honor. He loved his family and friends deeply. He will be missed by all who knew him. Cremation by K&L Mortuary, Whitehall, Mont.

Published by Bozeman Daily Chronicle on Dec. 15, 2013.
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On behalf of the Montana State Computer Science Department, we extend our heartfelt sympathies to Michael's family and friends.

John Paxton

January 9, 2014

On behalf of the Montana State Computer Science Department, we extend our sympathies to the family and friends of Michael. (John Paxton, Department Head, Montana State Computer Science Department)

January 9, 2014

My deepest sympathy to the family. I worked with Michael in 1975 at Fishing Bridge YPSS. Mike was my manager. We shared a deep appreciation of Yellowstone. We kept in touch, usually at Christmas time. But, I talked with him on the phone in 2011 when I moved from Illinois to Idaho Falls. My favorite story, we had an earthquake in Yellowstone in 1975. A big one that you could see run a wave through the gas lanes. While we stood around with our chins on our chests, Michael had the presence of mind to run and shutoff the electricity to the gas pumps to keep us all from blowing up. God bless you Mike you will be missed.

Steven Giles

December 31, 2013

I worked with YPSS in '69,'70, & '71. Mike was a great professional person, who took his job more serious than some of us, but was always a pleasure to work with and be around. The last time I saw Mike was the summer of '76. My wife an I were visiting Yellowstone, staying at Lake. Mike rode out to Gardiner with us to have dinner wtth Charlie Galliger. I hate to hear of his passing.

December 26, 2013

To Mike's Family in Odgen, UT: I am deeply saddened to learn of your loss. I am part of his YPSS/Yellowstone Family and will dearly miss him. Wonderful memories.

Kathy Milburn

December 23, 2013

Mike and I were friends all through school, and I enjoyed the time we spent together growing up. He was very excited about joining the Army after graduation and loved working on helicopters. I'm sorry I lost tract of him after he moved to Montana. You will be missed and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Bill Thorsted

December 22, 2013

Ben Lomond Class of 1965 sends there love and condolences to the family. Michael will be missed. God Bless
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Ben Lomond High

December 17, 2013

Mike and the rest of the "Eagle Patrol" (Chuck and Steve Johnson, Craig Tolton and Craig Jensen and Dean Smith) were all so close all those years ago. Mike, we will always remember the great times we had together in Ogden. We'll miss you MIKE.
Dean Smith

December 16, 2013

I Knew Mike from BLHS. He was a good kid and I enjoyed his company very much. I was a stranger in Utah but I've always remembered him as a bright friendly guy and we had some laughs together. God Bless.

Curtis Flippin

December 16, 2013

I remember Mike and from our high school days at BLHS and the old 47th ward on 9th street. He was part of our Eagle patrol. Although he never made Eagle Scout, he was always part of the group. I am sorry after Vietnam I never saw him again. I know that he loved the out doors.

Craig Jensen

December 16, 2013

What a grand fellow and friend. I talked to him 6 days before his death, and I have trouble believing that I'll never hear that voice again. Carlyle Steele

December 16, 2013

I knew Mike from his Yellowstone days and from his time in Bozeman, where we did some training runs and races. He was a very kind and intelligent person--and a very competitive runner. I will miss him.

Dan Carty

December 16, 2013

My heart is heavy with this terrible loss. Mike was such a gentleman and good friend.

Don Ritchey, Hobart Tasmania.

Don Ritchey

December 15, 2013

Karen, Ruth and Roy~ Our hearts are heavy for you at this time! You are in our thoughts and prayers as we pray for peace and strength for you. We know that the Atonement of Jesus Christ can help you through this time. Our deepest sympathy! Laurence, Sidney & Aisling Pitt

Sidney & Laurence Pitt

December 15, 2013

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