Obituary: L Jack Robinson

L. Jack Robinson lived a life of miracles! Born into this would a blue baby on August 8, 1929 to O. Leo Robinson and Murtice Lees Robinson. He struggled through life with many illnesses but through the power of the priesthood was healed many times. Finally free from his pain, he returned to his Heavenly Father on August 25, 2005. He has been reunited with his parents and loved ones. Preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Eugene, Glen and Jay, two sisters, and his sweet great-granddaughter, Kaitlyn. He will be most remembered for his fun-loving playful personality, his classic jokes, his flirtatious whistles and his contagious smile. He married his eternal companion on Dec.. 7, 1953. He was often heard saying, "That day was the beginning of World War III. We've had many major battles and she's won them all!" The two of them have an amazing relationship. They could communicate without saying a word and always finished each other's sentences. The second love of his life were his scouts. He spent 30 years in the scouting program, 15 of those years as a beloved scoutmaster. He personally guided and influenced over 150 boys in receiving their Eagle Scout Award. He was so very proud of this accomplishment and he genuinely loved and cared about each boy. He served an LDS mission in "Paradise" where he grew to love the Tahitian people and their culture. Our family will miss his Tahitian prayers and lullabies. He loved the gospel of Jesus Christ and spent many hours in the service of the Lord. He held a variety of callings including 7 years as a veil worker in the Jordan River Temple. He served a second mission with his sweetheart in the Alabama, Birmingham Mission. He loved the people of Tuskegee and they loved him. He enjoyed his lifelong career as a grocer for 50 years and held the position of store manager in many stores. He was definitely a people person with an outgoing personality which drew in many customers. His military service was in Korea where he served in the US Army Infantry-25th Division. He was in charge of the 81 Mortars and also served as the LDS group leader. Jack is survived by his "Greatest Joys" Gary (Marie) Robinson, Danny Robinson & Shasta, Wendy (Kurt) Rosenhan, Tanya Robinson, Darrell (Lisa) Robinson, Teresa (Norman) Anderson, 20 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. He found simple pleasures in watching and supporting his family. You could always find him in the audience or on the side lines cheering us on. All our love to his Lifetime friends: Dave (Norma) Haslam, Ernie (Laura Jean) Van Bibber, Bill (Joann) Shelton, and Dave Halford who preceded him in death (Judy). Funeral services Tuesday, August 30th at 11:00 am LDS Chapel 5235 S Wesley Rd. (1107 E). The family will receive friends Monday evening 6-8 p.m. at Memorial Mortuary 5850 S. 900 E. and Tuesday 9:45 - 10:45 prior to the service at the church. A special thanks to Dr. C. Edward Wyne who has been so caring during his illness. Dad, thanks for the memories. You have been a great example to our family and we will miss you greatly. You have "touched" each of our lives. Hey Grandpa, 'Guess you won..You "touched" us last!