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for Rob Robinson
Ronnie M Palmer
August 9, 2022
Miss you old buddy!
Michael Vincent
April 4, 2008
Hi Rob: I could never forget your birthday. I just found out your page is still up. I miss you buddy we really had some times together. Kathi and I think of you every year on your birthday. March 20, 1943 The day before my wedding March 21,1976. I think of you every year at this time. You were my best man & still are.
Carrie Souza
March 27, 2008
Hello all of Rob's loved ones...
We have created a myspace website for Rob, where people can share pictures and memories. We have posted the entries from here, onto the site. It has been a collective effort. Please visit it at www.myspace.com/robrobinsonbandrip
ronnie palmer
March 26, 2008
Rob, Happy Birthday..Rick and I were just talking about you and Buck so I thought i would write..miss u guys, imagine I will be there at some point, but for now im just trying to carry on with your inspiration...love u ronniep
joy mccollough
March 25, 2008
Rob Dear,
I just got an email from the amazing Mr. Ken Schroer and he told me that your birthday was 3/19. Rob, I just sat down and cried.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MR. ROBINSON
Dan has been doing a very large painting of your song "House of Blues" in honor of you. I will have more updates of the picture on his website www.delriodan.us and what a LARGE presence in ALL our lives you will forever be. Through all this hurt of losing you, some good has come my way. I have come to know and love Ken and I get the most wonderful "Travel Tales" from Norval and John who are traveling thru India and Nepal. I have so looked forward to her emails from there and hope that she will consider the production a book out of all these breathtaking words that flows from her soul. Like you, she too is an artist with lexis.
When Ken told me about your birthday, I too, had to come and see what your friends had written and add my own lines. Rob, you had so many dear friends. So many loved you beyond measure and that lonely shadow in my heart will always surround your beautiful spirit within.
Thank you Rob, for being tolerant of my blunders, for holding my hand when I needed a friend, and always, for loving Dan and I as you did.
I have nothing but “Tears of Gratitude” in my heart for you.
joy
Jo Jo Mikolon
March 21, 2008
Rob,
I didn't forget your Birthday on March 19th. I have been so busy with my job & commute that I hadn't had a moment to write you. So HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! We all miss you so much & talk often about all the great memories we all spent together. I think about you daily, and I wish I could call you up & talk to you, but i can't, but I often do in my heart. Laura, Autumn & Little man Wesley say Hello. You will be forever in our thoughts. Luv, JoJo
jojo mikolon
November 17, 2007
Rob,
I miss you so very much.
I love you, jojo
Lulu Simril muse
October 10, 2007
In honor of my friend Rob-
a beautiful human, a life long friend, an amazing musicisn, a life well lived. Sympathinzing with you Norval and Terez in your great loss, remembering with you a very good life.
Alisa Brown
October 10, 2007
Hard to believe so many years have passed. I will never forget my life in Marin and all the people I knew. Rob I hadn't seen you in over 20 years and I am very sad I won't see you again on this side. I know you are in a great place and among friends. Alisa Brown
Virginia Simril
October 9, 2007
In 1989 my father Doug Simril passed from this life and on to the next. I was twelve years old then. Rob Robinson took the time and effort to write me the most beautiful and comforting letter. I'm so sorry for the loved ones he has left behind. "He thought the sun rose and set around you." Those were Rob's words to me and I now give them back to you.
With all the love in the world,
Virginia Simril
6025 Goliad
Dallas, TX
jojo mikolon
September 29, 2007
Rob,just hanging out listening to your music. I thought I would just cry, but instead I feel really joyous and happy that I was able to know you personally and share so much happiness. You brouhgt so much,I can't just pin point one thing, you just brought so much. I feel so honored and blessed to have had you in my life for so many years. I think about you daily. You married a beautiful girl.I feel that she was just starting to say hello, and then all the sudden she is faced with having to say goodbye. My hearts goes out to her. I feel her pain. We all got together for your memorial, everybody was there celebrating your life, NorVal is a strong and wonderful person. I love her very much. Until next time. I miss you. luv, jojo
ronnie Palmer
September 28, 2007
Rob, We first met 38 years ago. You and my brother, Doug Simril, must have a pretty good band going by now. I am goimg to miss you, but you are in good company
Love, Ronnie Palmer
Lynn Ferguson Cash
September 28, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Rob was a wonderful man and he will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him...may God bless you all. Lynn Ferguson-Cash
Patrick & Ute Goggins
September 24, 2007
Rob’s music met us.
My wife Ute and I enjoyed Rob Robinson’s music around Marin before we ever met him.
I particularly remembered the delightful contribution Rob’s group made at the Civic Center Farmer’s Market. Man did they add flavor and spice!
Then we were introduced to Rob by our good friend, his dynamic sister, Norval, and experienced the twinkle of his soul up close. Cool.
Last Saturday we got real intimate with Rob through another beautiful medium. We played a CD of his music all day with favorite CD’s of our beloved son Billy who suddenly collapsed at age 43 a year ago at the San Francisco Marathon.
Norval said it right, “You can feel them together”.
With appreciation to Rob
and family. Terez and Nico carry Rob’s melodic vibes so well.
Pat, Ute Goggins and family
Cousins Melody & Linda Martin
September 12, 2007
Dear Rob,
Your sweet song has ended, but your melody lives on in the hearts of those who love you. We have fond family memories of the joyful times in Aiken with our cousin, your mother, Ogareeta and the happy time we had when we visited with you in the Bay Area. We join NorVal, family and friends in celebration of a life well lived.
Love,
Kathi Vincent
September 12, 2007
Rob I Loved you so much and always knew you were there for me and the family, I could always count on you and I prayed for you every day. My promise to you is that though you don't need them anymore, I will continue to pray for Terez every day. I have not written until now because it has been so much easier to pretend that you were just off on one of your many adventures, I have been waiting for your call.Though I now realize I will not get that call on this side of things, I know you will be there when we get there and we will talk again!I will miss you so much until that time, especially around the holidays.As Sierra said Thanksgivings will never be the same! But I will spend my thoughts of you with Joy, knowing that all my prayers have been answered for you. Not only are you in the most Glorious Place anyone could ever be, You felt that Love, Peace and Joy right here on earth in finding Terez! Thank God, you finally got there, you suffered much! But to those that suffer much, much Joy is given and I will wait for the day of that talk we will have on the other side.
Terez though I never met you I know how much you loved Rob and how much he loved you. You were really used by God to bring him to a place he waited a very long time to be. Thank You, you were truely Rob's Angel and I am so sorry that your time with him on this side was so short, but you will live in Eternity with him, He was your soul mate and when 2 are married in the eyes of God it is for eternity, not just the whisper of this life. As I promised my friend, I will pray for you every day and look forward to meeting you on this side of things. Rob was our family and when he married you you became our family too! We love you because Rob loved you so much and we can not wait to meet you. God Bless Your Every Day!
Nancy Sutherland
September 6, 2007
Terez- I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your love Rob. I feel so sad for you. It sounds as if you had found the love of your life. You are in my thoughts. Nancy
Austin Thomas
September 1, 2007
Rob...the 3 years we were roomates back in my Marin County days were great. We didn't always see eye to eye, but we always worked thru our disagreements effortlessly because we respected and trusted each other. You were an easy guy to respect and equally easy to trust. When Annie called and told me you passed, I've been singing Blue Moon Lady ever since.
Alda Parker
August 30, 2007
Dear Rob,
Thank you for loving me. I truly feel blessed to have had your friendship. 29 years ago I fell head over heels and would have done anything for you, but you insisted I do what was best for me. That was who you were and you will live forever in my heart ...Terez, I know how happy Rob was to be with you. Last time I saw him he promised we would all have lunch. You and I are going to keep that promise. I know he would like that.
Stephanie Meyler
August 30, 2007
I can't quite believe it-it just doesn't seem possible that your smile has been taken from our mortal world. You live on in my heart; your deep, reassuring voice, warm spirit, generousity and gratitude for life's simple but most important gifts. I will never forget your support and love in my difficult times.
Love, Stephanie
Ellen (Schroer) Conrad
August 27, 2007
Oh
Rob,
How far back we go. We've traveled the streets of Manhattan, the woods
and steams of Woodstock and mellow musical journeys of sunny CA. Jack
and I shared warm momnets with your beautiful sister, Norval, in S.F.
and camping on the Navaro River. I'll never forget those days. They'll
live in me forever. See you on the other side... Play on...
Norval Bhendra
August 26, 2007
It's been twenty days--I miss you. Talking to all your friends helps. Love, Peace and Light, Your big sister, Norval
Sierra Vincent
August 23, 2007
Uncle Rob,
You have brought us so much joy over the years. Thanksgiving just won't be the same without you. It was mine and Skyes favorite holiday just because we got to see you. However we just didn't get to see you enough. Your music moved my soul. Thank you for the song you wrote for me. I don't know if I ever told you thanks but it was the best gift I have ever received. We love you dearly and you will be live forever in our hearts. Love Sierra, Skye, Zack & Seth Vincent.
Amber Parks
August 23, 2007
Uncle Rob,
Hello... Is it me your looking for?
YOU made a difference......
Godspeed.....
JoJo Mikolon
August 23, 2007
Rocking Rob Robinson, my family and I will miss you very much. We all will cherish each and every moment we ever had together. You were truly my best friend in the world. I could tell you anything and you would never judge me. You had a special gift. It will be lived on through me. "The symbology of a single rose is that in a garden full of flowers, I would see but one, and that would be you" I love you Robinson. JoJo & Family
Ken Schroer
August 23, 2007
Hi Rob. I was crushed to hear. We were friends years ago and my brother, Jack, worked with you with Van Morrison and other incarnations. I'll miss you and your wonderful deep voice. I had hoped to meet up with you again some day, but I guess that's not to be. God bless you, brother.
Carla Tanner
August 19, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Rob
Greg MacCarthy
August 18, 2007
Long lost friend, oh how I wish I hadn't stopped looking for Rob "Bull Dog" Robinson in 2005. If only I had located you before hearing the sad news of your passing. I worked with you over thirty years ago and had always wondered where you were and what amazing things you had accomplished. It is now apparent that I lost a wonderful reunion while located in Seattle for 25 years. Rob, I can still hear your deep voice of reason telling me that "We got it handled". This is a sad day for me and the many who truly loved you.
Katharine Arrow
August 17, 2007
Terez,
Though you and I have been dear friends for over 30 years, I only knew Rob for a short time, but every encounter was a joy. Our dinner together last NYE was rich with fellowship as Michael and Rob connected in that way only musicians can. We looked forward to many more gatherings and knew that we needed to be patient as the two of you continued to explore your love and friendship in the first year of your marriage. The happiness that emanated from you both was so sweet and so real. Kind, funny, gifted musician (ah that voice), and a true gentleman; Rob was the one. Our hearts reach out to you and the family. Find peace, we love you.
Michael and Katharine
ANDY SIMPSON
August 17, 2007
ROB
I LAST SAW YOU AT THE SAN RAFAEL FARMERS MARKET IN LATE JULY - YOU AND THE BAND LOOKED AND SOUNDED SUPER - ALL THE NIGHTS LISTENING AND PLAYING WITH YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED WITH SOULFUL FONDNESS AND RESPECT - YOUR MUSIC, SMILE, GRACE AND FRIENDSHIP WILL BE SORELY MISSED MY FRIEND - THANK YOU !
Divina Fray
August 16, 2007
Rob and Terez~
my greatest condolenses go out to you. I was grateful to have known rob for the past 17 years of mylife. I cherish all the great memories we have had together. I wish I could have been there to say my good byes. My family and i will miss you and will keep you in our hearts forever.
Cheryl Murphy
August 16, 2007
My husband and I had the pleasure of meeting Rob and seeing him perform at the Hayward Farmers Market sometime in 2006. When I first heard him singing it reminded me so much of Sam Cooke, it was so soulful. We enjoyed the music so much and bought the CD. We talked quite a bit with Rob that day and really felt connected with him.
The CD quickly became one of our favorites and after a few months I called Rob from the phone number on the web site because we really wanted to see him perform again, with the full band. Eventually he called me back and he remembered Larry and I. Sadly we never got to see him perform again.
I was so shocked and saddened to suddenly come across the obituary in the Chron yesterday. Though I didn't know him well, I could see he was a great person who'd made a fantastic contribution through who he was and the music that he loved.
Sincerely,
Cheryl and Larry Murphy
Hayward, California
Monet Vincent
August 15, 2007
Uncle Rob
You are the most beautiful spirit
I have ever known . Although you never got to meet my husband and new daughter, they would have loved you as much as I do.You will never be forgotten and greatly missed . I love you so. We will see you at the pearly gates. Monet Vincent & Family
"delriodan" and joy mccollough
August 15, 2007
May the Gods of Time
And the Odds of Circumstance
Stop in their tracks
And let him pass on to Glory.
While he was here,
Rob changed the world.
We have tears for him
Tears of Gratitude
teardrops in a race.......
Marcus A. Lee
August 15, 2007
Dearset Rob,
A true friend and brother that is connected to my heart and soul. I will miss you more than I know or can describe. My heart pours out with love and respect to all those that you have left behind. I promise to keep your memory alive in mind and spirit. We shall meet again!
Never Ending Love......Marcus
Michael Vincent
August 15, 2007
Rob You were more than a friend you were my Brother. It has been a great joy to have known you over 40 years. I will never forget all the good times. I will never forget the special relationship we shared Your Friend & Brother Michael Vincent & Family
Carrie Souza
August 15, 2007
Just the thought of Rob Robinson lights up my heart.
Rob... to quote you: "I just think you're the cat's pajamas!"
Let your soul and spirit fly into the mystic.
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