Howard Robinson
1936 - 2023
Howard Robinson
1936 - 2023
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BORN
1936
DIED
2023
Howard Robinson Obituary
8/23/1936 - 11/23/2023
Rockford, Michigan
Mr. Howard Bruce Robinson of Rockford, age 87, passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2023, after a long battle with Parkinson's.
Howard was born to Almon and Ethel in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on August 23, 1936, and had been a lifelong resident of the area. Howard was a master electrician, and a United States Air Force veteran. Howard loved his family and friends, and enjoyed taking photos of his loved ones.
Howard is preceded in death by his parents, son Bruce; brother Ron; sister Sheryl Rensland, and leaves behind to cherish his memory, his wife of 63 years Ruth; daughter Michele; grandchildren Matt (Liz) and Karlee; great grandson Isaac; and many other relatives and friends.
The family would like to invite you to help us celebrate Howard's life at Rockford United Methodist Church at 156 Maple St, Rockford, Michigan on December 8, 2023 from 2pm to 4pm.
Those wishing to offer expressions of sympathy are encouraged to make a memorial contribution to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Gary Van Vels
December 6, 2023
We are saddened by the news of Howard's passing. I often think of the fun we had and the contributions he made to the students at the Kent Career Tech Center. He was a role model for us all. Gary Van Vels
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Lore Vokoviak (formerly Van Velsen)
November 30, 2023
Dear Ruth & Family
So sorry to hear this news. I have many good memories of you both. May you be consoled by your precious memories now and in the future. My sincere sympathy.
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