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OBITUARY: Calvin Robison

Calvin Ray Robison, 68, passed away on Sept. 19, 2010 surrounded by his family. Calvin was born in Overton, Nevada on March 22, 1942 to Ray and Barbara Nay Robison. He grew up in Overton helping his Dad and younger brothers working hard on the family dairy farm.

Calvin graduated from Moapa Valley High School, then served a mission for the LDS Church in Independence, Missouri. He attended BYU and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in accounting. He married his sweetheart, JoAnn Marie Walk in the Salt Lake Temple on April 14, 1967. He was drafted into the Army during the Vietnam War in 1967 and served at the Oakland California Army Base. He returned to BYU after the army and received his masters degree and then his CPA certificate.

Calvin worked in Las Vegas as an accountant, and then in 1975 he and JoAnn moved their little family of 5 to St. George, Utah, where he became the Comptroller of the new Dixie Medical Center. After working there for 9 years he ventured off on his own and invested into the Skippers Seafood Restaurant and built his own store in St. George. He ran that as a family business for 5 years, teaching his children to work, to gain experiences and to bond as a family.

After Skippers he moved on to become the St. George city treasurer. In 1994 he ran for the office of Clerk Auditor for Washington County. He served in that capacity for 14 years. At that time he retired and helped his siblings take care of his father.

He was an active member of the LDS church. He served as a counselor in the Bishopric several times and then as Bishop for five years. He loved serving in the St George Temple as Assistant Recorder for the last 2 years. He never missed an opportunity to serve another person, to tell a joke and share a smile. He loved his family and was deeply devoted to his wife, children, and grandchildren. He was strong, loving and gentle. He has influenced many lives and has lived an exemplary life. We love him and will miss him dearly but we know we will see him again and be with him again, and that knowledge brings us great comfort and peace.

Calvin is the father to 8 children. DeAnna (Rob) McDermott, Sandy, Utah; Gregg (Natalie), Concord, Ohio; Crystal (Jeff) Hall, Washington, Utah; Carolyn (Derral) Eves, La Verkin, Utah; Ryan (Josie), Washington, Utah; Steven (Katie) Peoria, Arizona; Mark (fiancé Lisa), Logan, Utah; J.D., Cedar City, Utah. He is loved and revered by 27 grandchildren. He is survived by his brothers, Ben and James Robison and sister, Nancy Robison Staton all of Overton, Nevada.

Calvin was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Janet Robison Quirarte, nephew, B.J. Robison, and just a few short weeks ago, grandson, Todd Jeffery Hall.

Funeral services will be Sat. Sept. 25, at 11 am in the LDS chapel, 550 E. 700 S, St George. Viewing will be Fri. from 6-8 and Sat. from 9:30 to 10:30. Interment will be in the Washington City Cemetery under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary. A heartfelt appreciation is expressed to Dr. Carlos Mercado, Dr. Joseph Te for their excellent care, and Zion’s Way Home Health and Hospice for their love and concern for Calvin and his family during the last few weeks.

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