Donald E. Robinson Obituary (1950 - 2008)

“Devoted Father” Donald E. Robinson passed away May 14, 2008 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Born on July 9, 1950 in Chicago, Illinois to Harold and Alice Witthuhn Robinson. Married Debra VanOostendorp June 1987; later divorced. Donald graduated from the University of Illinois in Civil Engineering and worked for the Utah Department of Air Quality for 14 years. He had worked recently for AET Environmental, Compeq and Discover Financial. He enjoyed baseball, loved science fiction and was an avid genealogist. He has been a faithful member of the LDS Church since his conversion in 1977. He loved teaching gospel doctrine. Survived by his former spouse, Debra; daughter, Amanda; step-daughters, Heather, Angie and Heidi; sisters, Bernice (Steven) Patrie of Bolingbrook, IL, Nancy (Kelly) Fife of Moorestown, NJ and Helen (Richard) Cates of Bolingbrook, IL; aunt, Lavern; niece; nephew; cousins; and many loving friends. Preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services will be Saturday, May 17, 2008 at 12 Noon at the West Valley 3rd Ward, 3963 South Peachwood Dr. (3450 West), West Valley City, Utah. The viewing will be from 10:00-11:45 a.m. prior to services. Interment: Murray City Cemetery.