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Birth	:	9 Dec 1916 Cedar County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	24 Dec 2016 Tipton, Cedar County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Machpelah Cemetery, Ferndale, Oakland County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.4525470, -83.1295570
Description	:	Gorman William Robinson, age 100, died December 24, 2016 at Prairie Hills Assisted Living Center in Tipton, Iowa. Visitation will be Tuesday December 27 from 4:30 to 7p.m. at Chapman Funeral Home in Clarence with a Masonic Service beginning at 7:00. Funeral services will be at First Presbyterian Church in Mechanicsville on Wednesday December 28 at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Jim Goodrich officiating. Burial will follow in the Stanwood Cemetery. Gorman was born to William and Edith Ilsley Robinson on December 9, 1916 on the family farm north of Mechanicsville. In the late 1930’s Gorman met Fay Ropa of... Read More	Gorman William Robinson, age 100, died December 24, 2016 at Prairie Hills Assisted Living Center in Tipton, Iowa. Visitation will be Tuesday December 27 from 4:30 to 7p.m. at Chapman Funeral Home in Clarence with a Masonic Service beginning at 7:00. Funeral services will be at First Presbyterian Church in Mechanicsville on Wednesday December 28 at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Jim Goodrich officiating. Burial will follow in the Stanwood Cemetery. Gorman was born to William and Edith Ilsley Robinson on December 9, 1916 on the family farm north of Mechanicsville. In the late 1930’s Gorman met Fay Ropa of Stanwood at Highway Gardens and they married in 1941. The two of them would be married for almost 74 years until her death in January of 2015. Gorman was a farmer in the Mechanicsville area his entire life. Gorman attended Hazel Hill Country School, which was in walking distance from his family farm, and he graduated from Mechanicsville High School in 1935. Gorman was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Mechanicsville, Mechanicsville Lions Club, Mechanicsville Masonic Temple, and El Kahir Shrine. He was a member of the Hillcrest Country Club for over 35 years. Gorman loved the game of golf, taught his daughter how to play, and played the game until he was 96 years old. He was also very involved with the community and in helping create the new elementary school that was built north of Mechanicsville. Gorman also was a wood worker making a lot of furniture and household items, but he was best known for making clocks, many from the wood from his own farm. Just this month, Gorman reached a milestone in turning 100 years old. His daughter held a birthday celebration which included almost 150 people. Many pictures, mementoes and memories were shared. It was a joyous occasion in which the family was so pleased he was able to enjoy. Gorman is survived by his daughter, Kay Robinson and son-in-law, Jack Robinson Jr. of Austin TX; sister Corrine Betcher of Davenport, IA; brothers, Victor and his wife Mary Jean Robinson, Casper and his wife Geralene Robinson, and Calvin and his wife Francis Robinson. He is also survived by his farming partner for 39 years, nephew Carl and his wife Cheryl Robinson, all from the Mechanicsville area. Gorman is also survived by many nieces and nephews who were all very special to him. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Edith Robinson; wife, Fay (Ropa) Robinson; brother, Narvis and his wife, Jenny Robinson; brother, Quentin and his wife Dorothy Robinson; and brother-in-law Marvin Betcher and two nieces. Memorials may be directed to the Mechanicsville Fire and Ambulance Department or the First Presbyterian Church in Mechanicsville. Gorman’s daughter would like to thank her wonderful family, friends and caretakers over Gorman’s lifetime who have been there for her. Very special thanks goes to the employees at Prairie Hills who were such caring and giving people to her dad. Your care for Gorman will never be forgotten.

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Gorman William Robinson's memorial is located at: Machpelah Cemetery, Ferndale, Oakland County, USA.
When did Gorman William Robinson death?
Gorman William Robinson death on 24 Dec 2016 in Tipton, Cedar County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Gorman William Robinson's memorial?
Latitude: 42.4525470
Longitude: -83.1295570

Family Members:

Parent

William Riley Robinson Jr.

(1879 - 1946)

Edith Helen Ilsley Robinson

(1889 - 1991)

Spouse

Fay Esther Ropa Robinson

(1917 - 2015)

Siblings

Calvin Robinson

(unknow - unknow)

Narvis Ilsley Robinson

(1922 - 2009)

Quentin Riley Robinson

(1923 - 2007)

Victor George Robinson

(1925 - 2018)

Casper Ilsley Robinson

(1927 - 2017)

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