William Baker Robinson

FUNERAL HOME

Russon Brothers Mortuary - Bountiful

295 N. Main St.

Bountiful, Utah

William Robinson Obituary

10/4/1926~1/8/2012
Our beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, William Baker Robinson, died January 8, 2012, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Having finished his work on the earth, he departed this world bound for the next with great anticipation. William was the 9th of 11 children born on October 4, 1926, in Oakley, Idaho to Loren J. and Rosetta B. Robinson.
William attended college under the Naval program. Following graduation, he was proud to serve his country for two years as a Naval Officer on the Aircraft Carrier USS Boxer.
He married the "girl of his dreams," Thelma Rae Smith, in the Salt Lake Temple on September 2, 1949. His love for the temple was evidenced by his service as an ordinance worker in the Bountiful Temple for over 16 years. He served in numerous church callings, including Scoutmaster, Bishopric and High Councilor. He and Thelma received great joy from their service as missionaries at the Church College in Western Samoa where he taught mathematics for two years.
William received his Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics and went on to receive two Master's degrees and a Doctorate degree in Mathematics and Education Administration. He worked in the Salt Lake City School District as a mathematics teacher, an administrator and as a curriculum specialist in the District Office. Many students acquired a love for mathematics under his tutelage.
He is survived by his wife Thelma, children Dean (Lyn) Robinson, Donna (Larry) Keeler and Sharon (Brad) Ross, along with 14 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by five brothers; two sisters; and his grandson, Cameron Ross.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 12, 2012, at the Bountiful 11th Ward Chapel, Orchard Drive and 2000 South. Family and friends may call at Russon Brothers Mortuary, 295 N. Main in Bountiful, on Wednesday evening from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. and Thursday at the Church from 9:30 to 10:30 prior to the service. Interment will be at the Bountiful City Cemetery. Online guest book and directional maps are available at
www.russonmortuary.com.
The family wishes to express their appreciation to the wonderful staff at the University of Utah Hospital for their professional and loving care.

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Published by Deseret News from Jan. 10 to Jan. 11, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for William Robinson

7 Entries

Condolences to every family member.

Roger Buck

January 15, 2012

The Robinson family have always been important in my life! Bill will remain in my memory as an outstanding man in the 11th Ward, helping everyone he could even the last days of his life. (I remember his great work building the chapel, along with my family.) He and his bother George, and their children will continue to influence my life in a positive way throughout the future.

Best wishes to Thelma, both from me and my mother, Catherine Buck.

Roger Buck
Salt Lake City

Garvene Slaugh

January 14, 2012

Dear Thelma, We were so sorry to hear of Bill's passing, You and Bill were such nice home teacher's. Please accept my our sincere condolences.
Garvene Slaugh
1660 west,Sunset Blvd apt E-3
St.George, Utah, 84770

Caroline Keeney

January 13, 2012

To a very loving family of Mr. Robinson,

It was a pleasure meeting all of you and helping to care for Bill during his recent hospitalization. My sincere condolences for his recent death. I am hoping that you find some comfort in his peaceful passing.

Sincerely, Caroline Keeney, NP with University of Utah Palliative Care

Wanda Copier

January 12, 2012

So sorry we missed the funeral! We just barely found out! Mom was very sad.... I would have made an effort to get her there if we had known!
Thanks to Bill and Thelma for all the good years of friendship to Mom! They were close friends during all those years of Sweet Adelines and The Classics. He will be missed! Much love to you Thelma!
Wanda Bangerter Copier

January 12, 2012

Dearest Thelma: We feel so blessed to be called friends of you and Bill. We cherish that friendship and look forward to seeing Bill again!
Much love, Julie and Glenn

Carl A. Taylor

January 10, 2012

During this time please know that you're in our prayers.

Sarah Meier

January 10, 2012

Dear Robinson Family,

My memories of your family always bring a smile to my face. Growing up in the Bountiful 11th Ward was a great experience because of families like yours who were such wonderful examples of the goodness of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Thank you for making a difference in my growing up years that helped shape my life and kindle my testimony. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time and know that brother Robinson not only talked the talked, but walked the walk....so there will be a glorious reunion in the future.

Sincerely,
Sarah Robertson Meier
TaylorsvilleUT,

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