Ray Eugene "Gene" Robinson passed away on June 14, 2019. Born December 15, 1926 to Ray and Nita (Hanisch) Robinson , he was their only child. Gene spent many years in the loving home of his grandparents, William and Marie Hanisch, and attended his elementary years at Plentywood Schools. Nita remarried to Bill Cromwell and they had two children, Cleo Cromwell French and William "Bill" Cromwell.
Gene, Cleo, and Bill were raised together on a farm South of Flaxville, and have enjoyed many happy memories over the years. As a young man Gene was of help to his stepfather on the farm. The skills he learned farming would follow him throughout life.
Learning was a lifelong endeavor for Gene. He graduated from Flaxville High School, and went on to enlist. Gene was in the Navy near the end of WWII, stationed aboard the USS Saratoga CV3, an aircraft carrier, whose home port was Pearl Harbor. After the war it was used as a troop transport to bring soldiers home. Later when the USS Saratoga was to be used to determine the effects of a nuclear blast on a ship, they asked for volunteers to stay aboard during the test. An intuitive Gene declined and the Saratoga sank on the second test.
After the war Gene enrolled at the University of Montana, Missoula as a forestry major. He returned home to Flaxville to work on the farm and spent a few years as a bachelor. Socializing was always a favorite past-time of Gene's, and it was during those years that the Seven Fifty Club in Flaxville was founded, with Gene as a founding member. Legend has it that one night Gene was out at the Tip Top dance club in Scobey where he noticed a young teacher out with her friends. Always a gentlemen, he asked the young beauty to dance, and that was the beginning of his journey with Joan Robinson. Gene and Joan went on to marry on June 17, 1953. They were blessed to have four wonderful daughters: Vicki Samuelson (Russ), Lori Glover, Joni Laney (John), and Cheri Mast (Rich); 11 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren.
Gene and Joan spent their early years raising a young family, farming, and playing cards with friends. Gene worked on oil rigs early in their marriage until he earned enough to buy his own farm in Canada. During the winter months, Gene also delivered fuel for Miller Oil Company. After farming for many years, Gene retired at the age of 67. He enjoyed his retirement years golfing with the Plentywood men's league, playing in various card clubs, and spending time with family. He had a wonderful disposition and always a smile. Age was not a limiting factor for Gene; at 75 he rode roller coasters with his grandkids and jumped on trampolines. A ruptured aortic aneurysm at age 85 forced him to slow down.
An avid reader, Gene could often be found in his favorite chair with a book. He was keenly interested in American history, and collected antique coins and antique guns. Well versed in historical events, Gene was always happy to engage in conversation, especially with his coffee friends.
Gene's mild manner and warm heart made him a grandpa, father, and family member loved by all. A man who indeed endured hardship, he mourned the passing of a daughter (Joni Laney – 44), a grandson (Ryan Glover – 22), and his loving wife of almost 65 years, Joan. He is also preceded in death by his a step-brother Maurice Cromwell. Life often reveals loss as an opportunity to know all that is dear, and to amplify the experience of love. Indeed, Gene respected the loss, lived life to its fullest, held the living close to his heart, and radiated love. His embodiment of this calm was evident and a gift to all who loved him.
Internment with Honor Guard for Gene and burial of ashes for Joan in the Plentywood Memorial Cemetery. www.fulkersonsplentywood.com
Gene, Cleo, and Bill were raised together on a farm South of Flaxville, and have enjoyed many happy memories over the years. As a young man Gene was of help to his stepfather on the farm. The skills he learned farming would follow him throughout life.
Learning was a lifelong endeavor for Gene. He graduated from Flaxville High School, and went on to enlist. Gene was in the Navy near the end of WWII, stationed aboard the USS Saratoga CV3, an aircraft carrier, whose home port was Pearl Harbor. After the war it was used as a troop transport to bring soldiers home. Later when the USS Saratoga was to be used to determine the effects of a nuclear blast on a ship, they asked for volunteers to stay aboard during the test. An intuitive Gene declined and the Saratoga sank on the second test.
After the war Gene enrolled at the University of Montana, Missoula as a forestry major. He returned home to Flaxville to work on the farm and spent a few years as a bachelor. Socializing was always a favorite past-time of Gene's, and it was during those years that the Seven Fifty Club in Flaxville was founded, with Gene as a founding member. Legend has it that one night Gene was out at the Tip Top dance club in Scobey where he noticed a young teacher out with her friends. Always a gentlemen, he asked the young beauty to dance, and that was the beginning of his journey with Joan Robinson. Gene and Joan went on to marry on June 17, 1953. They were blessed to have four wonderful daughters: Vicki Samuelson (Russ), Lori Glover, Joni Laney (John), and Cheri Mast (Rich); 11 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren.
Gene and Joan spent their early years raising a young family, farming, and playing cards with friends. Gene worked on oil rigs early in their marriage until he earned enough to buy his own farm in Canada. During the winter months, Gene also delivered fuel for Miller Oil Company. After farming for many years, Gene retired at the age of 67. He enjoyed his retirement years golfing with the Plentywood men's league, playing in various card clubs, and spending time with family. He had a wonderful disposition and always a smile. Age was not a limiting factor for Gene; at 75 he rode roller coasters with his grandkids and jumped on trampolines. A ruptured aortic aneurysm at age 85 forced him to slow down.
An avid reader, Gene could often be found in his favorite chair with a book. He was keenly interested in American history, and collected antique coins and antique guns. Well versed in historical events, Gene was always happy to engage in conversation, especially with his coffee friends.
Gene's mild manner and warm heart made him a grandpa, father, and family member loved by all. A man who indeed endured hardship, he mourned the passing of a daughter (Joni Laney – 44), a grandson (Ryan Glover – 22), and his loving wife of almost 65 years, Joan. He is also preceded in death by his a step-brother Maurice Cromwell. Life often reveals loss as an opportunity to know all that is dear, and to amplify the experience of love. Indeed, Gene respected the loss, lived life to its fullest, held the living close to his heart, and radiated love. His embodiment of this calm was evident and a gift to all who loved him.
Internment with Honor Guard for Gene and burial of ashes for Joan in the Plentywood Memorial Cemetery. www.fulkersonsplentywood.com
Ray Eugene "Gene" Robinson passed away on June 14, 2019. Born December 15, 1926 to Ray and Nita (Hanisch) Robinson , he was their only child. Gene spent many years in the loving home of his grandparents, William and Marie Hanisch, and attended his elementary years at Plentywood Schools. Nita remarried to Bill Cromwell and they had two children, Cleo Cromwell French and William "Bill" Cromwell.
Gene, Cleo, and Bill were raised together on a farm South of Flaxville, and have enjoyed many happy memories over the years. As a young man Gene was of help to his stepfather on the farm. The skills he learned farming would follow him throughout life.
Learning was a lifelong endeavor for Gene. He graduated from Flaxville High School, and went on to enlist. Gene was in the Navy near the end of WWII, stationed aboard the USS Saratoga CV3, an aircraft carrier, whose home port was Pearl Harbor. After the war it was used as a troop transport to bring soldiers home. Later when the USS Saratoga was to be used to determine the effects of a nuclear blast on a ship, they asked for volunteers to stay aboard during the test. An intuitive Gene declined and the Saratoga sank on the second test.
After the war Gene enrolled at the University of Montana, Missoula as a forestry major. He returned home to Flaxville to work on the farm and spent a few years as a bachelor. Socializing was always a favorite past-time of Gene's, and it was during those years that the Seven Fifty Club in Flaxville was founded, with Gene as a founding member. Legend has it that one night Gene was out at the Tip Top dance club in Scobey where he noticed a young teacher out with her friends. Always a gentlemen, he asked the young beauty to dance, and that was the beginning of his journey with Joan Robinson. Gene and Joan went on to marry on June 17, 1953. They were blessed to have four wonderful daughters: Vicki Samuelson (Russ), Lori Glover, Joni Laney (John), and Cheri Mast (Rich); 11 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren.
Gene and Joan spent their early years raising a young family, farming, and playing cards with friends. Gene worked on oil rigs early in their marriage until he earned enough to buy his own farm in Canada. During the winter months, Gene also delivered fuel for Miller Oil Company. After farming for many years, Gene retired at the age of 67. He enjoyed his retirement years golfing with the Plentywood men's league, playing in various card clubs, and spending time with family. He had a wonderful disposition and always a smile. Age was not a limiting factor for Gene; at 75 he rode roller coasters with his grandkids and jumped on trampolines. A ruptured aortic aneurysm at age 85 forced him to slow down.
An avid reader, Gene could often be found in his favorite chair with a book. He was keenly interested in American history, and collected antique coins and antique guns. Well versed in historical events, Gene was always happy to engage in conversation, especially with his coffee friends.
Gene's mild manner and warm heart made him a grandpa, father, and family member loved by all. A man who indeed endured hardship, he mourned the passing of a daughter (Joni Laney – 44), a grandson (Ryan Glover – 22), and his loving wife of almost 65 years, Joan. He is also preceded in death by his a step-brother Maurice Cromwell. Life often reveals loss as an opportunity to know all that is dear, and to amplify the experience of love. Indeed, Gene respected the loss, lived life to its fullest, held the living close to his heart, and radiated love. His embodiment of this calm was evident and a gift to all who loved him.
Internment with Honor Guard for Gene and burial of ashes for Joan in the Plentywood Memorial Cemetery. www.fulkersonsplentywood.com
Gene, Cleo, and Bill were raised together on a farm South of Flaxville, and have enjoyed many happy memories over the years. As a young man Gene was of help to his stepfather on the farm. The skills he learned farming would follow him throughout life.
Learning was a lifelong endeavor for Gene. He graduated from Flaxville High School, and went on to enlist. Gene was in the Navy near the end of WWII, stationed aboard the USS Saratoga CV3, an aircraft carrier, whose home port was Pearl Harbor. After the war it was used as a troop transport to bring soldiers home. Later when the USS Saratoga was to be used to determine the effects of a nuclear blast on a ship, they asked for volunteers to stay aboard during the test. An intuitive Gene declined and the Saratoga sank on the second test.
After the war Gene enrolled at the University of Montana, Missoula as a forestry major. He returned home to Flaxville to work on the farm and spent a few years as a bachelor. Socializing was always a favorite past-time of Gene's, and it was during those years that the Seven Fifty Club in Flaxville was founded, with Gene as a founding member. Legend has it that one night Gene was out at the Tip Top dance club in Scobey where he noticed a young teacher out with her friends. Always a gentlemen, he asked the young beauty to dance, and that was the beginning of his journey with Joan Robinson. Gene and Joan went on to marry on June 17, 1953. They were blessed to have four wonderful daughters: Vicki Samuelson (Russ), Lori Glover, Joni Laney (John), and Cheri Mast (Rich); 11 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren.
Gene and Joan spent their early years raising a young family, farming, and playing cards with friends. Gene worked on oil rigs early in their marriage until he earned enough to buy his own farm in Canada. During the winter months, Gene also delivered fuel for Miller Oil Company. After farming for many years, Gene retired at the age of 67. He enjoyed his retirement years golfing with the Plentywood men's league, playing in various card clubs, and spending time with family. He had a wonderful disposition and always a smile. Age was not a limiting factor for Gene; at 75 he rode roller coasters with his grandkids and jumped on trampolines. A ruptured aortic aneurysm at age 85 forced him to slow down.
An avid reader, Gene could often be found in his favorite chair with a book. He was keenly interested in American history, and collected antique coins and antique guns. Well versed in historical events, Gene was always happy to engage in conversation, especially with his coffee friends.
Gene's mild manner and warm heart made him a grandpa, father, and family member loved by all. A man who indeed endured hardship, he mourned the passing of a daughter (Joni Laney – 44), a grandson (Ryan Glover – 22), and his loving wife of almost 65 years, Joan. He is also preceded in death by his a step-brother Maurice Cromwell. Life often reveals loss as an opportunity to know all that is dear, and to amplify the experience of love. Indeed, Gene respected the loss, lived life to its fullest, held the living close to his heart, and radiated love. His embodiment of this calm was evident and a gift to all who loved him.
Internment with Honor Guard for Gene and burial of ashes for Joan in the Plentywood Memorial Cemetery. www.fulkersonsplentywood.com
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