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Willard Wallace “Bill” Robinson

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Birth	:	27 Jun 1923 Conrad, Pondera County, Montana, USA
Death	:	28 Oct 2014 Helena, Lewis and Clark County, Montana, USA
Burial	:	Montana State Veterans Cemetery, Helena, Lewis and Clark County, USA
Coordinate	:	46.6151886, -112.0993042
Plot	:	Columbarium W-2, Niche D-8
Inscription	:	ROBINSON WILLARD W PFC USA WWII PURPLE HEART 1923 2014 BEVERLY J 1928 2019 BELOVED PARENTS
Description	:	Also known as Everette Willard Robinson HELENA —ROBINSON, WILLARD “BILL” On October 28, 2014, the world lost a very beloved man. Willard “Bill” Robinson passed away, as a result of a stroke, at the VA Hospital in Helena, Montana. He was 91 years old. Bill was born on June 27, 1 923, in Conrad, Montana, the son of Margaret and James Robinson. He grew up on the family farm west of Conrad and attended Conrad Public Schools, graduating from Conrad High School in 1942. He continued to farm until he joined the Army in 1944. He... Read More	Also known as Everette Willard Robinson HELENA —ROBINSON, WILLARD “BILL” On October 28, 2014, the world lost a very beloved man. Willard “Bill” Robinson passed away, as a result of a stroke, at the VA Hospital in Helena, Montana. He was 91 years old. Bill was born on June 27, 1 923, in Conrad, Montana, the son of Margaret and James Robinson. He grew up on the family farm west of Conrad and attended Conrad Public Schools, graduating from Conrad High School in 1942. He continued to farm until he joined the Army in 1944. He was awarded the Purple Heart for combat during the liberation of the Philippines in World War II. He also served with American forces in Japan after their surrender. Upon his discharge, he returned to farming. He met Beverly “Bev” Pruitt and they were married on August 8, 1946. A few years after their marriage, they moved to town in Conrad, where he worked in various roles for the Farmer’s Supply Co-op for 27 years before retiring. In 1992 they moved to Helena were they have lived since. During his retirement, Bill enjoyed spending time with his family, attending great grandchildren’s various sporting and extracurricular events, helping his children and grandchildren with various projects and caring for the family’s pets. Bill and Bev recently celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary. Bill is survived by his wife, Bev; children William Robinson of Rochester, MN, Aleda Robinson of Helena, MT; granddaughters Whitney (Rob) Casey of Columbia Falls, MT, Meredith Tinseth of Belgrade, MT, Kelly (Dave) Morrison of Missoula, MT, Amy Sheets of Helena, MT, and eight great grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Lois Aakre of Conrad, MT and numerous nieces and nephews. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Everette, J.M. Jr., Don and sisters Helen Urbanitch and Nina Moser. While Bill will be missed by all, we love him and know he is in a better place and free of pain. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, November 15th, at Retz Funeral Home, 315 E. 6th Ave, Helena, MT 59601. Immediately following the memorial service will be a reception at the American Legion, 3095 Villard Ave, Helena. A Military Honors service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, November 17th, at the Montana State Veterans Cemetery. As Bill would have preferred, the family requests that in lieu of ﬂowers donations in his name be made to the Lewis and Clark County Humane Society or your local animal shelter. Information from Retz Funeral Home An obituary was published in the Great Falls Tribune Great Falls, Montana Sunday, November 9, 2014 Page M2 Memorial Service 2:00 p.m. Saturday November 15, 2014 Retz Funeral Home 315 E. 6th Ave Helena, Montana 59601 Reception Immediately following the memorial service Saturday November 15, 2014 American Legion 3095 Villard Ave Helena, Montana 59601 Military Honors 2:00 p.m. Monday November 17, 2014 Montana State Veterans Cemetery Heros lane Fort Harrison, Montana Please note: Contributor Judyvvv [46986773] has expressed concerns that Mr. Robinson is not interred in this cemetery and asks that he be listed as burial unknown. However in the absence of compelling evidence that contradicts the information provided by the funeral home and in a family-approved published death notice, the memorial remains sited here. Update: Contributor Tombstone Hunter has provided a photograph of the cemetery marker, which also bears the name of his wife. Additional update: Contributor: Judyvv (46986773) advises "Just wanted to let you know that this man was finally buried in this cemetery in August 2019 with his wife Beverly who just died." Further Note: Mr. Robinson was not buried. Rather his ashes were interred in the Columbarium

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Willard Wallace “Bill” Robinson death on 28 Oct 2014 in Helena, Lewis and Clark County, Montana, USA
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Latitude: 46.6151886
Longitude: -112.0993042

Family Members:

Parent

James Milton Robinson Sr.

(1893 - 1972)

Margaret Agnes McNutt Robinson

(1894 - 1977)

Spouse

Beverly “Bev” Pruitt Robinson

(1928 - 2019)

Siblings

Everette Milton Robinson

(1917 - 2012)

Margaret Lois Aakre

(1921 - 2016)

Nina Mae Robinson Moser

(1933 - 1966)

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