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Harold Caves Robbins

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Harold Caves Robbins Veteran

Birth
Fremont, Mahaska County, Iowa, USA
Death
23 Dec 2015 (aged 97)
Norwalk, Warren County, Iowa, USA
Burial
Norwalk, Warren County, Iowa, USA GPS-Latitude: 41.4761, Longitude: -93.6730417
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Harold Caves Robbins, age 97, of Norwalk, passed away peacefully at Regency Assisted Care Center on December 23, 2015.

Harold was a loving Husband, Father, and Grandfather and is survived by his wife of 51 years, daughter, and two granddaughters.

He is also survived by of three of his brothers, and two of his sisters.

Harold was the second oldest of 11 children born to Howard and Flossie (Caves) Robbins. He was born on June 11, 1918 in Fremont, Iowa. He spent his younger years in Oskaloosa before joining the United States Navy in 1937.

During his career in the Navy, Harold served on several ships in the Pacific Theatre during WWII as well as serving as a PBM in the Korean War. Harold spent 20 years in the Navy, in the field of aviation, and retired as a Chief Petty Officer in 1958.

Harold was a member of the VFW and Fleet Reserve Association. He and his wife attended many ship reunions around the country.

Harold and Bernice owned a farm for many years in Indianola. Harold enjoyed farming and gardening. He also loved his dog Spot as well as many other pet dogs he owned over the years.
Harold Caves Robbins, age 97, of Norwalk, passed away peacefully at Regency Assisted Care Center on December 23, 2015.

Harold was a loving Husband, Father, and Grandfather and is survived by his wife of 51 years, daughter, and two granddaughters.

He is also survived by of three of his brothers, and two of his sisters.

Harold was the second oldest of 11 children born to Howard and Flossie (Caves) Robbins. He was born on June 11, 1918 in Fremont, Iowa. He spent his younger years in Oskaloosa before joining the United States Navy in 1937.

During his career in the Navy, Harold served on several ships in the Pacific Theatre during WWII as well as serving as a PBM in the Korean War. Harold spent 20 years in the Navy, in the field of aviation, and retired as a Chief Petty Officer in 1958.

Harold was a member of the VFW and Fleet Reserve Association. He and his wife attended many ship reunions around the country.

Harold and Bernice owned a farm for many years in Indianola. Harold enjoyed farming and gardening. He also loved his dog Spot as well as many other pet dogs he owned over the years.


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