Elizabeth A. Robinson: 1923 – 2011
Elizabeth A. Robinson, 88, a resident of Fort Wayne and widow of Raymond E. Robinson, passed away at 1:48 p. m. on Tuesday, November 29, 2011, at University Park Nursing Home in Fort Wayne. She had been in declining health for some time, and had entered the nursing home in March.
Mrs. Robinson was born on February 21, 1923 in Fort Wayne, a daughter of Bernard Sidney and Florence Augusta (Smith) Ginther, and spent her formative years in Fort Wayne. She graduated from Northside High School in 1940, and was married in LaGrange on February 24, 1940 to Raymond E. Robinson.
She lived all of her adult life in Fort Wayne, and was a homemaker for most of that time. She had also worked part-time for 13 years in the mail room at Parkview Hospital.
She was a member of the Forest Park United Methodist Church in Fort Wayne, its United Methodist Women’s Deborah Circle, and Star of the East Order of the Eastern Star 514 in Fort Wayne.
Mr. Robinson preceded her in death on June 20, 1996.
The surviving relatives include her children Gary A. (Theresa) Robinson, Steven A. (Sharon) Robinson, Bruce E. Robinson, Dennis M. (Julie) Robinson, and Carol Robinson, all of Fort Wayne, Rose (Ray) Grivett of Leo, Janet L. (spouse Drew Boxberger) Robinson of Spencerville, and Patricia (partner Rose Anderson) Anderson of Bloomington; a brother Harold “Harry” (partner Janet McGowan) Ginther of Seattle, Wash; 20 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son David Terry Robinson on September 3, 1992; a daughter Diane Madrid on February 25, 1994; and by a sister Joyce A. Giles on October 17, 2001.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. on Sunday, December 4, 2011, in the Forest Park United Methodist Church, 2100 Kentucky Avenue, Fort Wayne. Pastor Brenda Ginder will officiate.
The family will receive friends at the Sheets & Childs Funeral Home in Churubusco on Saturday from 2 to 8 p. m., or one hour prior to the service at the church Sunday afternoon. Star of the East Order of the Eastern Star 514 will conduct memorial services at 6 p. m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Interment will be in the Eel River Cemetery, Allen County.
For those who wish, memorials may be directed to the Forest Park United Methodist Church.
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November 29th, 2011 at 10:31 pm
To Elizabeth’s Family – Jeanine and I wanted to take time to personally send our sincere sympathy to all of you on the loss of Elizabeth. Please rest in the knowledge that we will be here for all of you now. . .and in the days ahead.
With every good wish,
Greg & Jeanine Childs and Staff
December 1st, 2011 at 8:39 am
Dennis and families,
We were saddened to learn of the loss of your mother. I’m sure she had a great l ife, but will be sorely missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Wilmer & Diane Delagrange
Grabill
Grabill Country Fair
Town of Grabill
December 1st, 2011 at 10:57 am
Thinking of all of you and remembering your wonderful mom. She was a kind, sweet woman; I was so privileged that she was my mother-in-law for a while. Keeping you all in my prayers.
With love and sympathy,
Ginger
December 1st, 2011 at 6:15 pm
We are sorry to hear of your loss. Know that you are in our hearts. We wish for her peace and God speed home, and for all of you, we wish peace and healing in your time of grief.
Steve and Victoria Jones
December 14th, 2011 at 9:54 pm
We were saddened when we found out your Mom had passed. Such a kind and caring person. She was certainly my Mom’s {Gladys Andrews} best friend. They were friends from the day they met at an Ice Cream Social @ Forest Park Methodist Church. I think that was about 1950. They remained fast friends until cancer took my Mom in 2000. You all have our sympathy and prayers of comfort. Hugs…