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Frank Robinson Obituary
1932 - 2014
Frank Jennings Robinson, 81, of Peoria, Ariz., passed away in Sun City, Ariz., on May 27, 2014, after a short illness.
Frank was born on Aug. 22, 1932, to the late Percy and Rilla (Mapes) Robinson. He was educated at Zion-Benton High School. Frank was married to Donita Gooden on May 7, 1960, in Zion, Ill. He served in the U.S. Army where he was a member of the Presidents Honor Guard; Arlington, Virginia 1952-1954. Frank was employed for American Motors Corp., and retired from Chrysler in 1988.
He was a season ticket holder for the Arizonia Cardinals, he attended 75 home football games. He was an avid Chicago Bear fan. He loved attending his grandchildrens sporting events. Frank was a member of Christs Church of the Valley, Peoria, Ariz.
Frank and Donita had just celebrated their 54th Wedding Anniversary on May 7, 2014.
Frank is survived by his wife, Donita Gooden; children, Laurie Ann Schwartz, Wendy Lynn (Stephen) Callan, Scott Owen (Jamie Easton) Robinson, Mark Edward (Christina Clodt) Robinson; grandchildren, Ryan Schwartz, Heather Callan, Megan Schwartz, Mark Callan, Erika Robinson, Benjamin Callan, Kacy Robinson, Alex Robinson, Kyle Robinson, Avery Weggesser and McKenzie Jessen; great-grandchildren, Tyler Schwartz and soon to be baby Barr.
He was preceded in death by his youngest son, Aaron Robinson in 1996.
Memorial Services will take place on June 2, 2014, at 10 a.m. at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona in Phoenix, Ariz.
Memorial donations to Hospice of the Valley, 17225 N. Boswell Blvd., Sun City, Ariz., are recommended.
Romans 14:8 If we live, we live to the Lord; and if we die, we die to the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord.
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for Frank Robinson
Susan McElroy
May 31, 2019
My favorite Uncle Frank. I will miss u forever♥
Kim Gehrke (Dodge)
June 7, 2014
Our family will always have a special connection with your family because of all those years we spent growing up together. Wendy and Lori babysat for me, Erick and Aaron found all kinds of trouble together, as did Mark and I. I believe I may even still be up officially married to Mark. I remember a wedding, but no divorce. Lol.
Love your family and always will. Big hugs and lots of love. Very sorry for the loss of your dad. He was definitely surrounded by love.
God bless
Susan McElroy
June 4, 2014
I will truly miss my Uncle Frank...his laughter I will never forget. Always so happy & funny. One of a kind for sure.
Gerardo Macias
June 3, 2014
I have the Robinson family in my prayers. So many great memories. God bless you!
Margie
June 2, 2014
thoughts and prayers to you and your family Laurie,
Brooke Beauman
June 2, 2014
Laurie, sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Thinking of you and your family.
June 2, 2014
So sorry for you loss.. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this sad time. Tammy Malave
Bonnie Martin
June 2, 2014
Thoughts and prayers, Laurie, to you and your family. May you Dad rest in peace.
Patrick Oltman
June 2, 2014
Mr. Frank was a great guy who I always enjoyed talking with. He seemed genuinely interested in what I had to say, no matter how mundane. His laughter and perpetual good mood were infectious to all those lucky enough to be in his company. My thoughts and prayers are with his wonderful family. RIP Mr. Robinson.
Jodie Easton
June 2, 2014
Rest in peace Frank.
Linda Magerkurth
June 2, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to your family.
Jan Graves
June 2, 2014
Please know you all are in my thoughts today during this difficult time.
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