Dee Willis Robinette

Dee Willis Robinette, 91 from Providence, Utah passed away peacefully Monday, August 27, 2007, in Logan, Utah surrounded by his family. Dee was born November 15, 1915 in Brigham City, Utah to Mac Dow and Anna Korth Robinette. He grew up in Brigham City and graduated from Box Elder High School. After high school he joined the CCC Camps for 2 years. He met his sweetheart, Ruth at a dance in Penrose, Utah where it was ?lo ve at first sight? for both of them. They were married December 19, 1938 and were sealed in the Logan Temple. Dee worked for Mountain Bell Telephone and retired after 42 years of service. He was an active member of the LDS Church and held many positions including a member of the Providence 1st Ward Bishopric, in the young men?s presidency and was a dedicated home teacher. Dee and Ruth loved camping and were members of the Good Sam?s Club. They loved to dance especially square dancing, and were members of the Cache Merry Mixers square dancing club. He was a member of the Cache County Sheriff?s Posse and the Cache Canter Club and had a tremendous love for horses. His passion was his family, home, yard, garden, hunting, fishing, being outdoors and helping others. Our dad was a master story teller and was never able to ?make a long story short?. His re-enactment of the Old Ephraim Story was told throughout the valley to many organizations. He loved cowboy poetry and had an amazing gift in memorizing and reciting them. He taught his family love for music, hard work and love for each other. He will always be remembered for his honesty and hard work. Dee is survived by his best friend and eternal sweetheart, Ruth, and their children: Jay Dee and Linda Robinette, Henderson, NV; Ann and Rodney Corry, Providence, UT; Stuart and Jackie Robinette, Meridian, ID; Janet and Jay Wardle, Hyrum, UT; Julie and Reed Ernstrom, Providence, UT; and Steve and Kristie Robinette, Lindon, UT. They have 19 grandchildren and 33 great grandchildren. Dee is also survived by his brother, Darrell Robinette, Orem, UT. He was preceded in death by his parents, 5 brothers, 3 sisters and 1 baby grandson. ?I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith?. Thanks, Dad for everything. We love you, ?Happy trails to you until we meet again?. Funeral services will be held at noon Friday, August, 31st at the Providence 4th Ward Chapel, 155 North 100 East, Providence. A viewing will be held on Thursday, August 30th at Nelson Funeral Home, 162 East 400 North, Logan from 6:30 to 8:30 pm, and from 10:30 to 11:30 am, Friday at the church prior to the funeral. Arrangements are under the direction of Nelson Funeral Home. The family would like to thank the staff of Alpine Home Care and Hospice and also the staff of wing 4 of the Sunshine Terrace and a very special thanks from Dee to Mark. Condolences may be extended to the family online at www.nelsonfuneralhome.com .