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1936
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2020
Reed Robertson Obituary
1936 ~ 2020
A fond farewell to Reed Gene Robertson. He was born on February 22, 1936 in Spanish Fork, UT to Mary Zella (Nielsen) Robertson and Reed Ogilvey Robertson, being the first of four children. He grew up mainly in Salt Lake City and graduated from South High School in 1954. He served in the US Air force from 1956 to 1959 as an airplane mechanic. While he was stationed at St. Lawrence, KS he met and fell in love with Mary Carolyn Blosser. They were married on June 24, 1960 in Salt Lake City, UT where they lived there the remainder of their lives. He worked at Hercules Aerospace (now part of Northrup Grumann) as a rocket motor tester for 35 years before retiring in 1998.
Gene was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, camping, fishing and motor boating. He also enjoyed riding motorcycles and ATV's. He was a skilled woodworker whose many projects filled homes of extended family members over the years. Gene will be best known for his kindness and service to others and could always be counted on to lend a helping hand. In later years, he spent many hours updating genealogy along with modernizing and cataloging family photography.
He is survived by his sisters Mary Robertson and Linda Robertson, son Tom Robertson (Rosie) and grandchildren Mackensie Felix, Sierra Wilensky, Reed D. Robertson and Rowena Robertson. Preceded in Death by his parents Reed Robertson and Zella (Nielsen) Robertson, his sister LaNila Marchant (William) and his daughters Melissa Anne Wilensky (Peter) and Susie Jeanne Felix (Ken).
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reed robertson
February 22, 2022
he was my grandpa. he would take care of me everyday after school when i was in like priK. me and him used to play bordgames like " sorry" and "pick a stick". i loved him and i miss him.
Kathryn L
July 2, 2020
Gene, as he was known to me was a kind neighbor, fun and witty friend and caring person. He looked out for those he loved and was kind to everyone. He had a good sense of humo. I admire his life and dedication to his family. He will be missed.
Alison Mockli
June 24, 2020
Gene was my home teacher for a number of years He faithfully came each month. He always had a message and left a prayer in my home. I loved his visits. He was so personable. He always encouraged me to do my genealogy. I was sorry when things changed and he was no longer my home teacher. I was always glad to see him at church. He had such a warm handshake and a ready smile.
Mark C Pack
June 24, 2020
I will miss Gene in my life he was my good friend, we went shooting together.
Vesta St.Clair
June 23, 2020
e met in 2008. It's been a pleasant number of years. I know he is enjoying many joyful reunions up there... God bless, dear Gene...Love, Vesta
Keith Smith
June 21, 2020
Tom,
I'm so sorry to hear of your father's passing. It's been some months since I visited last with Gene. We always got along very well. My wife, Zona, and I certainly enjoyed the many visits and dinners we spent with your parents. We also took them to the Tabernacle and to a couple temple open houses. Zona passed away about a year ago. I think back with fondness the visits I had with you. May you find peace and joy in knowing your parents are together.
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