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Allen Robertson Obituary
1928 ~ 2015
Allen Keith Robertson passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2015. He was the son of Grant Martell and Edith Williams Robertson, born June 13, 1928 in Spanish Fork, Utah. Allen was a 28 year veteran of the Salt Lake City Fire Department. He also was a mechanical maintenance worker at Hogle Zoo; he delighted the little children by driving the little train. In younger years he worked at the Alta Ski Resort with his brother Paul, working on the rope tow ski lift, shooting down avalanches and became an excellent skier. Allen had a private pilot's license and flew a Cessna 182. He was an avid backpacker.
Survived by his wife, Jean Burgon Nielsen Robertson; children, Michael (Sue) Robertson; Perry Robertson; Mark Robertson; Deborah (Jeff) McCarthy; Kitt (Laurel) Robertson; Gary Nielsen; Melinda Nielsen; Laurie Hill; many grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 12, 2015 at the Midvale City Cemetery, 450 West 7500 South. A viewing will take place prior to the graveside from 12:45-1:45 p.m. at Goff Mortuary, 8090 S. State Street, Midvale, Utah.
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Cami Munk
September 15, 2015
Mindy, sending good thoughts, prayers, and love to you and your mom. XO Cami
Heidi Robertson Johnson
September 12, 2015
Mom and I were able to visit with Uncle Allen not to long ago. We were sharing memories with him and when I mentioned the Hogle Zoo train, he got a real light in his eyes. As kids we all loved riding HIS train. I will miss his bright smile and loving heart. You are all in my heart and prayers.
Dale Martinez
September 11, 2015
It has been many years since I spent time with Al but the time we spent together were some of the most memorable time I spent growing up. Al was able to help me in ways that that were special; either finding ski poles that were stronger than I was smart (Direct Al quote) or towing me back over 100 miles from a weekend trip that went all wrong. I can still see the Uinta Mountains that Al flew us over one brilliant autumn afternoon.
Al was always getting things to work that anyone else would have given up on as a lost cause: Pink Pontiac station wagons, VW trucks, or a bunch of long haired skinny kids. Thanks Al.
Dennis McKone
September 11, 2015
"FINAL ALARM"
Rest now my brother firefighter
Lay soft your suffering back
Rest well and forever
Your memory shall not lack
Rest your tired hands
Wipe clean your weary brow
Rest with St. Florian
Your spirit now endowed
Rest here your heart
We know you gave your all
Rest easy, you've done your part
and now you've answered your
Final Alarm
September 11, 2015
Mindy,
My thoughts, heart and prayers are with you at the passing of your dear, dear dad.
Kerry
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