Marion William Robinson Obituary
Marion W. Robinson, well known owner of Robinson's Sporting Goods in American Fork and sports promoter in the area, died Sept.
"Min" as he was fondly known, will be remembered for his avid support of sports, especially youth activities, in the American Fork area, helping to get the Western Boys baseball program started in the city, promoting American Legion ball, and always behind the boys and girls in whatever sport they were in.
When he and his wife Jean first opened their store In 1946, they sponsored a city baseball team in the county league. "Min" also joined with others in the first American Fork Ski School, with he and others loading the youth in their station-wagons to take them to Park City to learn to ski.
Some of today's adults remember when the Robinson's were behind "Huck Finn" days for the youngsters, and of going to "Min" to have him help them learn to tie flies, or have him fix - or fit - their ski bindings, sharpen their ice skates (for 50 cents a pair), or re-string their tennis rackets.
He was always available to help youth choose their first rifle, or learn to use it, supporting the American Fork Rifle Club years ago, and, along with others, the first hunter's safety courses -long before such things were mandatory.
He and Jean stood behind every gun they sold and he was an accomplished gunsmith "Even when he was unable to get out of bed, people would bring him their guns to repair, and he would set up in bed and fix them," Jean said this week.
Born in American Fork on Dec. 26, 1915 in American Fork to Marion Chipman and Sigried Peterson Robinson, he married Jean Webb. They were married on Dec. 26, 1942 in Evanston, Wyoming.
After having served in the military during World War II, he supported the American Legion organization in American Fork, and served as adjutant for many years, turning over the books to someone else just months before his death.
He was also active in the Junior Chamber of Commerce, and was other community business organizations. The Robinson's opened their sports store on August 1, 1946 -observing 39 years in business this past August.
The Robinson's said they were "burglarized" out of the gun business a few years ago. After having most of their guns taken in a burglary, they turned to "soft goods," instead of guns, and while the majority of their customers are from American Fork, Robinson's attracts shoppers from Salt Lake and Ogden and as far east as Rock Springs, Wyo.
"Min" is survived by his wife of American Fork; one daughter, Mrs. Terry (Janice) Howick, Bountiful; three grandchildren, Julie, Travis, Jenna; two brothers, Kenneth Robinson, Japan; Sigmund Robinson, American Fork; two sisters, Mrs. William (Calleen) McKay, Las Vegas, Nevada; Mrs. Robert (Bettye) Powley, Palm Springs, Calif.
Services win be held today, Oct. 2, at 11 a.m. at Anderson and Sons Mortuary, 49 East 200 North. Friends may call one hour prior to service. Military service by VFW No. 4 will be in the American Fork City Cemetery.
American Fork Citizen, American Fork, Utah, 02 Oct 1985
Marion W. Robinson, well known owner of Robinson's Sporting Goods in American Fork and sports promoter in the area, died Sept.
"Min" as he was fondly known, will be remembered for his avid support of sports, especially youth activities, in the American Fork area, helping to get the Western Boys baseball program started in the city, promoting American Legion ball, and always behind the boys and girls in whatever sport they were in.
When he and his wife Jean first opened their store In 1946, they sponsored a city baseball team in the county league. "Min" also joined with others in the first American Fork Ski School, with he and others loading the youth in their station-wagons to take them to Park City to learn to ski.
Some of today's adults remember when the Robinson's were behind "Huck Finn" days for the youngsters, and of going to "Min" to have him help them learn to tie flies, or have him fix - or fit - their ski bindings, sharpen their ice skates (for 50 cents a pair), or re-string their tennis rackets.
He was always available to help youth choose their first rifle, or learn to use it, supporting the American Fork Rifle Club years ago, and, along with others, the first hunter's safety courses -long before such things were mandatory.
He and Jean stood behind every gun they sold and he was an accomplished gunsmith "Even when he was unable to get out of bed, people would bring him their guns to repair, and he would set up in bed and fix them," Jean said this week.
Born in American Fork on Dec. 26, 1915 in American Fork to Marion Chipman and Sigried Peterson Robinson, he married Jean Webb. They were married on Dec. 26, 1942 in Evanston, Wyoming.
After having served in the military during World War II, he supported the American Legion organization in American Fork, and served as adjutant for many years, turning over the books to someone else just months before his death.
He was also active in the Junior Chamber of Commerce, and was other community business organizations. The Robinson's opened their sports store on August 1, 1946 -observing 39 years in business this past August.
The Robinson's said they were "burglarized" out of the gun business a few years ago. After having most of their guns taken in a burglary, they turned to "soft goods," instead of guns, and while the majority of their customers are from American Fork, Robinson's attracts shoppers from Salt Lake and Ogden and as far east as Rock Springs, Wyo.
"Min" is survived by his wife of American Fork; one daughter, Mrs. Terry (Janice) Howick, Bountiful; three grandchildren, Julie, Travis, Jenna; two brothers, Kenneth Robinson, Japan; Sigmund Robinson, American Fork; two sisters, Mrs. William (Calleen) McKay, Las Vegas, Nevada; Mrs. Robert (Bettye) Powley, Palm Springs, Calif.
Services win be held today, Oct. 2, at 11 a.m. at Anderson and Sons Mortuary, 49 East 200 North. Friends may call one hour prior to service. Military service by VFW No. 4 will be in the American Fork City Cemetery.
American Fork Citizen, American Fork, Utah, 02 Oct 1985
Marion William Robinson Obituary
Marion W. Robinson, well known owner of Robinson's Sporting Goods in American Fork and sports promoter in the area, died Sept.
"Min" as he was fondly known, will be remembered for his avid support of sports, especially youth activities, in the American Fork area, helping to get the Western Boys baseball program started in the city, promoting American Legion ball, and always behind the boys and girls in whatever sport they were in.
When he and his wife Jean first opened their store In 1946, they sponsored a city baseball team in the county league. "Min" also joined with others in the first American Fork Ski School, with he and others loading the youth in their station-wagons to take them to Park City to learn to ski.
Some of today's adults remember when the Robinson's were behind "Huck Finn" days for the youngsters, and of going to "Min" to have him help them learn to tie flies, or have him fix - or fit - their ski bindings, sharpen their ice skates (for 50 cents a pair), or re-string their tennis rackets.
He was always available to help youth choose their first rifle, or learn to use it, supporting the American Fork Rifle Club years ago, and, along with others, the first hunter's safety courses -long before such things were mandatory.
He and Jean stood behind every gun they sold and he was an accomplished gunsmith "Even when he was unable to get out of bed, people would bring him their guns to repair, and he would set up in bed and fix them," Jean said this week.
Born in American Fork on Dec. 26, 1915 in American Fork to Marion Chipman and Sigried Peterson Robinson, he married Jean Webb. They were married on Dec. 26, 1942 in Evanston, Wyoming.
After having served in the military during World War II, he supported the American Legion organization in American Fork, and served as adjutant for many years, turning over the books to someone else just months before his death.
He was also active in the Junior Chamber of Commerce, and was other community business organizations. The Robinson's opened their sports store on August 1, 1946 -observing 39 years in business this past August.
The Robinson's said they were "burglarized" out of the gun business a few years ago. After having most of their guns taken in a burglary, they turned to "soft goods," instead of guns, and while the majority of their customers are from American Fork, Robinson's attracts shoppers from Salt Lake and Ogden and as far east as Rock Springs, Wyo.
"Min" is survived by his wife of American Fork; one daughter, Mrs. Terry (Janice) Howick, Bountiful; three grandchildren, Julie, Travis, Jenna; two brothers, Kenneth Robinson, Japan; Sigmund Robinson, American Fork; two sisters, Mrs. William (Calleen) McKay, Las Vegas, Nevada; Mrs. Robert (Bettye) Powley, Palm Springs, Calif.
Services win be held today, Oct. 2, at 11 a.m. at Anderson and Sons Mortuary, 49 East 200 North. Friends may call one hour prior to service. Military service by VFW No. 4 will be in the American Fork City Cemetery.
American Fork Citizen, American Fork, Utah, 02 Oct 1985
Marion W. Robinson, well known owner of Robinson's Sporting Goods in American Fork and sports promoter in the area, died Sept.
"Min" as he was fondly known, will be remembered for his avid support of sports, especially youth activities, in the American Fork area, helping to get the Western Boys baseball program started in the city, promoting American Legion ball, and always behind the boys and girls in whatever sport they were in.
When he and his wife Jean first opened their store In 1946, they sponsored a city baseball team in the county league. "Min" also joined with others in the first American Fork Ski School, with he and others loading the youth in their station-wagons to take them to Park City to learn to ski.
Some of today's adults remember when the Robinson's were behind "Huck Finn" days for the youngsters, and of going to "Min" to have him help them learn to tie flies, or have him fix - or fit - their ski bindings, sharpen their ice skates (for 50 cents a pair), or re-string their tennis rackets.
He was always available to help youth choose their first rifle, or learn to use it, supporting the American Fork Rifle Club years ago, and, along with others, the first hunter's safety courses -long before such things were mandatory.
He and Jean stood behind every gun they sold and he was an accomplished gunsmith "Even when he was unable to get out of bed, people would bring him their guns to repair, and he would set up in bed and fix them," Jean said this week.
Born in American Fork on Dec. 26, 1915 in American Fork to Marion Chipman and Sigried Peterson Robinson, he married Jean Webb. They were married on Dec. 26, 1942 in Evanston, Wyoming.
After having served in the military during World War II, he supported the American Legion organization in American Fork, and served as adjutant for many years, turning over the books to someone else just months before his death.
He was also active in the Junior Chamber of Commerce, and was other community business organizations. The Robinson's opened their sports store on August 1, 1946 -observing 39 years in business this past August.
The Robinson's said they were "burglarized" out of the gun business a few years ago. After having most of their guns taken in a burglary, they turned to "soft goods," instead of guns, and while the majority of their customers are from American Fork, Robinson's attracts shoppers from Salt Lake and Ogden and as far east as Rock Springs, Wyo.
"Min" is survived by his wife of American Fork; one daughter, Mrs. Terry (Janice) Howick, Bountiful; three grandchildren, Julie, Travis, Jenna; two brothers, Kenneth Robinson, Japan; Sigmund Robinson, American Fork; two sisters, Mrs. William (Calleen) McKay, Las Vegas, Nevada; Mrs. Robert (Bettye) Powley, Palm Springs, Calif.
Services win be held today, Oct. 2, at 11 a.m. at Anderson and Sons Mortuary, 49 East 200 North. Friends may call one hour prior to service. Military service by VFW No. 4 will be in the American Fork City Cemetery.
American Fork Citizen, American Fork, Utah, 02 Oct 1985
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