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David Robertson

Spokane, Washington

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ROBERTSON, David E. (Age 79) Dave died at his home October 5, 2009 from acute leukemia. He was born August 27, 1930 in Tucumcari, New Mexico, the son of J.M. and Della Mae Robertson. He is survived by his wife Sharen at the family home; sons: Joe (Chris) Robertson, Jimmy (Ellen)...

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Best wishes and condolences to the Roberston family. We came to Shadle at about the same time. Dave was my homeroom and math teacher and a great neighbor on Woodside to my brothers and me. He always had a clear insight to (and rye humor about) the thoughts and actions of young people...boys in particular.
Von Klohe SPHS 1965

Our Sincere Condolences.
We both respected and enjoyed playing for Coach Robertson
Shadle Park High School
Bruce A Anderson 78
Mark V Anderson 81

My thoughts and prayers to the Robertson family. I had Coach as my teacher all 3 years at Shadle 77-79 and my brothers played on the Shadle's basketball teams. He will be missed.
Laurie Mattocks - Class of 1979

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Dave will be sorrilly missed by us both.

My thoughts and prayers are being sent to the Robertson family. I went to Shadle back in the 70's and remember Coach Robertson. He was a good man and a good coach. I am sad for the familie's loss but glad that he is out of the pain of cancer. May God bless all of you.

Sharen, Joe, Jimmy, and Jack:
It is with a heavy heart that I write this. Your dad and I shared many days and nights together in that world call basketball. He was a true gentleman and a great coach. I learned a great deal from him as an assistant at Shadle Park High School. I will never forget him and will always hold him high regard. I think often of your brother Darrell who played for me early in my career. I can still see him on the court --- a bruiser he was, but with a gentle...

I played basketball at Shadle for Coach Robertson just one year - in 1978. It was one of the best years of my life. We had a great group of players and coaches, led by Coach Robertson. He supported us always, pushed us when necessary and even let loose a half-smile upon occasion. I extend my condolensces to the Robertson family upon the passing of Coach, and want you to know what a great influence he was for me.

Michael Crisp - Shadle Park High School - Class of 1978