Cyrus "Scotty" Robinson, 78, of Pierre, passed away January 12, 2013 in Pierre. Memorial Celebration of Life will be at 2:00pm, Saturday, January 26, 2013 at New Life Assembly of God.
Cyrus Scott "Scotty" Robinson can only be described as "Made in America".
His devotion to his family and dedication to keeping the peace amongst men were at the core of his being. He was kind, forgiving, always willing to lend a hand but most importantly he was humble.
Scotty was born to Harvey and Freeda Robinson on May 28, 1934, and raised in the Oahe Lake bottom before the dam was built and the river bottom was flooded.
He grew up as an all American cowboy, with tales of sleeping under the stars by a campfire and his old friend and companion, his horse, Red. He was 18 when he joined the US Army and became an expert in Radar Technology. While stationed in California in 1958 he met and married his lifelong love, Charleen.
In 1959, they returned to South Dakota to raise their family.Although the dam was devastating to his father, Scotty knew the dam was going to be a part of the land regardless of how he felt and he joined the crew working long, hard hours in one of the most dangerous and unforgiving environments.
The earnings were plentiful and he attempted to convince himself that he had found his calling, construction. As we all know, life doesn't always go according to plan. In an effort to find steady income to get his family through the winter, he joined the Pierre Police Department in 1963.
All the while believing it was temporary, and simply to get through the winter, he formed life-lasting bonds and found a great source of integrity and a realization that he was good at protecting and serving the public.
He served as a patrolman turned Assistant Chief before retiring his 6 shooter and shield in 1989. He settled in to something more comfortable, or so it seems, when he joined the Hughes County Jail as a Correctional Officer in 1989.
From the stories found in the book written by John Maciejeuski, Signal 8, you'd have to both laugh and admire his dedication to public service. In 1996, Scotty retired for good. He always said "It turned out to be a 33-year-old winter."
Scotty may be well known for his dedication to Law Enforcement but it was at home that he was the real hero. He provided for his family and raised three boys, Steve, Bob, and Billy, who admired and respected him.
No matter how tired he was or whether he had just pulled an all night shift at the station, he spent time with his boys.
He passed down his hunting skills and his love for guns. However, his best teachings were those silently taught and led by example. They grew up knowing the importance of helping their fellow man, understanding that money doesn't make a good man, and that family comes first.
As a grandfather, he was the wise old owl in the tree. His years of experience, patience and understanding became a valuable tool in his guidance. But it was his "quick-draw" that dubbed him Great Grandpa Gunslinger…a name that will go down in our family's history.
Great men, such as Cyrus "Scotty" Robinson, are rare. He was a man of his word, he loved and worked hard to provide for his family, he believed that Law Enforcement was much more than catching the bad guys, but most importantly he lived a life of gratitude for all that God had blessed him with.
Condolences may be conveyed to the family at www.feigumfh.com
Memorial Celebration of Life
Saturday January 26, 2013, 2:00pm at New Life Assembly of Gad
Cyrus Scott "Scotty" Robinson can only be described as "Made in America".
His devotion to his family and dedication to keeping the peace amongst men were at the core of his being. He was kind, forgiving, always willing to lend a hand but most importantly he was humble.
Scotty was born to Harvey and Freeda Robinson on May 28, 1934, and raised in the Oahe Lake bottom before the dam was built and the river bottom was flooded.
He grew up as an all American cowboy, with tales of sleeping under the stars by a campfire and his old friend and companion, his horse, Red. He was 18 when he joined the US Army and became an expert in Radar Technology. While stationed in California in 1958 he met and married his lifelong love, Charleen.
In 1959, they returned to South Dakota to raise their family.Although the dam was devastating to his father, Scotty knew the dam was going to be a part of the land regardless of how he felt and he joined the crew working long, hard hours in one of the most dangerous and unforgiving environments.
The earnings were plentiful and he attempted to convince himself that he had found his calling, construction. As we all know, life doesn't always go according to plan. In an effort to find steady income to get his family through the winter, he joined the Pierre Police Department in 1963.
All the while believing it was temporary, and simply to get through the winter, he formed life-lasting bonds and found a great source of integrity and a realization that he was good at protecting and serving the public.
He served as a patrolman turned Assistant Chief before retiring his 6 shooter and shield in 1989. He settled in to something more comfortable, or so it seems, when he joined the Hughes County Jail as a Correctional Officer in 1989.
From the stories found in the book written by John Maciejeuski, Signal 8, you'd have to both laugh and admire his dedication to public service. In 1996, Scotty retired for good. He always said "It turned out to be a 33-year-old winter."
Scotty may be well known for his dedication to Law Enforcement but it was at home that he was the real hero. He provided for his family and raised three boys, Steve, Bob, and Billy, who admired and respected him.
No matter how tired he was or whether he had just pulled an all night shift at the station, he spent time with his boys.
He passed down his hunting skills and his love for guns. However, his best teachings were those silently taught and led by example. They grew up knowing the importance of helping their fellow man, understanding that money doesn't make a good man, and that family comes first.
As a grandfather, he was the wise old owl in the tree. His years of experience, patience and understanding became a valuable tool in his guidance. But it was his "quick-draw" that dubbed him Great Grandpa Gunslinger…a name that will go down in our family's history.
Great men, such as Cyrus "Scotty" Robinson, are rare. He was a man of his word, he loved and worked hard to provide for his family, he believed that Law Enforcement was much more than catching the bad guys, but most importantly he lived a life of gratitude for all that God had blessed him with.
Condolences may be conveyed to the family at www.feigumfh.com
Memorial Celebration of Life
Saturday January 26, 2013, 2:00pm at New Life Assembly of Gad
Cyrus "Scotty" Robinson, 78, of Pierre, passed away January 12, 2013 in Pierre. Memorial Celebration of Life will be at 2:00pm, Saturday, January 26, 2013 at New Life Assembly of God.
Cyrus Scott "Scotty" Robinson can only be described as "Made in America".
His devotion to his family and dedication to keeping the peace amongst men were at the core of his being. He was kind, forgiving, always willing to lend a hand but most importantly he was humble.
Scotty was born to Harvey and Freeda Robinson on May 28, 1934, and raised in the Oahe Lake bottom before the dam was built and the river bottom was flooded.
He grew up as an all American cowboy, with tales of sleeping under the stars by a campfire and his old friend and companion, his horse, Red. He was 18 when he joined the US Army and became an expert in Radar Technology. While stationed in California in 1958 he met and married his lifelong love, Charleen.
In 1959, they returned to South Dakota to raise their family.Although the dam was devastating to his father, Scotty knew the dam was going to be a part of the land regardless of how he felt and he joined the crew working long, hard hours in one of the most dangerous and unforgiving environments.
The earnings were plentiful and he attempted to convince himself that he had found his calling, construction. As we all know, life doesn't always go according to plan. In an effort to find steady income to get his family through the winter, he joined the Pierre Police Department in 1963.
All the while believing it was temporary, and simply to get through the winter, he formed life-lasting bonds and found a great source of integrity and a realization that he was good at protecting and serving the public.
He served as a patrolman turned Assistant Chief before retiring his 6 shooter and shield in 1989. He settled in to something more comfortable, or so it seems, when he joined the Hughes County Jail as a Correctional Officer in 1989.
From the stories found in the book written by John Maciejeuski, Signal 8, you'd have to both laugh and admire his dedication to public service. In 1996, Scotty retired for good. He always said "It turned out to be a 33-year-old winter."
Scotty may be well known for his dedication to Law Enforcement but it was at home that he was the real hero. He provided for his family and raised three boys, Steve, Bob, and Billy, who admired and respected him.
No matter how tired he was or whether he had just pulled an all night shift at the station, he spent time with his boys.
He passed down his hunting skills and his love for guns. However, his best teachings were those silently taught and led by example. They grew up knowing the importance of helping their fellow man, understanding that money doesn't make a good man, and that family comes first.
As a grandfather, he was the wise old owl in the tree. His years of experience, patience and understanding became a valuable tool in his guidance. But it was his "quick-draw" that dubbed him Great Grandpa Gunslinger…a name that will go down in our family's history.
Great men, such as Cyrus "Scotty" Robinson, are rare. He was a man of his word, he loved and worked hard to provide for his family, he believed that Law Enforcement was much more than catching the bad guys, but most importantly he lived a life of gratitude for all that God had blessed him with.
Condolences may be conveyed to the family at www.feigumfh.com
Memorial Celebration of Life
Saturday January 26, 2013, 2:00pm at New Life Assembly of Gad
Cyrus Scott "Scotty" Robinson can only be described as "Made in America".
His devotion to his family and dedication to keeping the peace amongst men were at the core of his being. He was kind, forgiving, always willing to lend a hand but most importantly he was humble.
Scotty was born to Harvey and Freeda Robinson on May 28, 1934, and raised in the Oahe Lake bottom before the dam was built and the river bottom was flooded.
He grew up as an all American cowboy, with tales of sleeping under the stars by a campfire and his old friend and companion, his horse, Red. He was 18 when he joined the US Army and became an expert in Radar Technology. While stationed in California in 1958 he met and married his lifelong love, Charleen.
In 1959, they returned to South Dakota to raise their family.Although the dam was devastating to his father, Scotty knew the dam was going to be a part of the land regardless of how he felt and he joined the crew working long, hard hours in one of the most dangerous and unforgiving environments.
The earnings were plentiful and he attempted to convince himself that he had found his calling, construction. As we all know, life doesn't always go according to plan. In an effort to find steady income to get his family through the winter, he joined the Pierre Police Department in 1963.
All the while believing it was temporary, and simply to get through the winter, he formed life-lasting bonds and found a great source of integrity and a realization that he was good at protecting and serving the public.
He served as a patrolman turned Assistant Chief before retiring his 6 shooter and shield in 1989. He settled in to something more comfortable, or so it seems, when he joined the Hughes County Jail as a Correctional Officer in 1989.
From the stories found in the book written by John Maciejeuski, Signal 8, you'd have to both laugh and admire his dedication to public service. In 1996, Scotty retired for good. He always said "It turned out to be a 33-year-old winter."
Scotty may be well known for his dedication to Law Enforcement but it was at home that he was the real hero. He provided for his family and raised three boys, Steve, Bob, and Billy, who admired and respected him.
No matter how tired he was or whether he had just pulled an all night shift at the station, he spent time with his boys.
He passed down his hunting skills and his love for guns. However, his best teachings were those silently taught and led by example. They grew up knowing the importance of helping their fellow man, understanding that money doesn't make a good man, and that family comes first.
As a grandfather, he was the wise old owl in the tree. His years of experience, patience and understanding became a valuable tool in his guidance. But it was his "quick-draw" that dubbed him Great Grandpa Gunslinger…a name that will go down in our family's history.
Great men, such as Cyrus "Scotty" Robinson, are rare. He was a man of his word, he loved and worked hard to provide for his family, he believed that Law Enforcement was much more than catching the bad guys, but most importantly he lived a life of gratitude for all that God had blessed him with.
Condolences may be conveyed to the family at www.feigumfh.com
Memorial Celebration of Life
Saturday January 26, 2013, 2:00pm at New Life Assembly of Gad
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