Alvin Jay Robison

Hanksville, Utah - Our kind and beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, Alvin Jay Robison, age 78, died January 18, 2013 at his home in Hanksville, after a brave and valiant battle with Parkinson’s Disease. He was born August 29, 1934 in Hanksville, a son of Martin Luther and Susan Throckmorton Robison. He married Bertha Evelyn Bowles, May 22, 1954 in Richfield, Utah. Their marriage was solemnized in the Manti LDS Temple, October 16, 1990. Alvin and Bertha enjoyed 58 ½ years of marriage. Alvin was a rancher and cattleman and lived his entire life in Hanskville. He was loved by many for his honesty, integrity and his loyal friendship. His wife, children and grandchildren were his life. He loved life and lived it to the fullest. We will miss his special smile and his quiet wit. Most of all, Alvin loved the gospel of Jesus Christ and applied it daily in the way he lived his life. He is survived by his loving and caring wife, Bertha, of Hanksville; his children: Alvin Hale and Sheila Robison of Genola; Keven Jay and Darla Robison of Orangeville; Elly Mae and Stan Roberts of Hanksville; 13 grandchildren; 50 great-grandchildren; a sister, Violet Ewell of Genola; and his beloved mother-in-law: Alta Ekker of Hanksville. He is preceded in death by a great-granddaughter, Jordan Wells; 3 sisters and 2 brothers: Dessi Susan Nielsen, Luther Robison, Clea Robison, Yvonne Russell and Ervil Hale Robison. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at 1:00 P.M. in the Hanksville LDS Ward Chapel, where friends may call for viewing Tuesday morning from 11:00 to 12:30 prior to the services. Burial will be in the Hanksville Cemetery under the care of the Springer Turner Funeral Home of Richfield and Salina, Utah.