Obituary of Ron Robinson

Ron Robinson of Biggar, SK passed away at home on May 17, 2015, at the age of 88 years, surrounded by his loving family. Ron was born on April 11, 1927, at SE 30-10-27-W2, near the village of Cardross, SK. He was the seventh of eight children born to William and Eva (nee Moore) Robinson. He attended Stayner school, where he went to Grade 10. Ron figured that he could make more money with his hands than his head, and when Ron heard of work at the rail yards in Thunder Bay he traveled there for a job. He stayed there for four months, and then came home to help his Dad and brother on the farm. The next year he went to work on a dairy farm near Oshawa, ON. Ron said that this was the best place he had ever worked because he got fresh fruit pie every day for dinner. In 1950 Ron purchased his first half section of land in the Cardross district. Ron married Myrtle Schnedar on October 17, 1952, in Biggar, SK. In the fall of 1953 they bought a farm in the Mitchelton district, where they farmed and ranched for seven years. There they were blessed with two children Oren (1955) and Verne (1957). In October of 1960 they sold this land and purchased their farm in the Pinwherry district, 18 miles west of Biggar. They were blessed with two more children, Myron (1964) and Elan (1966). Ron’s passion was farming and he worked very hard to continue to build his mixed farming operation. There were always may things to do on the farm, and there was also lots of visiting, curling, cards, laughter and fun. Ron had many fond memories of living in the Cardross, Pinwherry and Biggar communities. Ron and Myrtle enjoyed traveling by car, sightseeing, and visiting family and friends across Canada and the United States. Summers were spent at their Turtle Lake cabin, where Ron loved to teach his children and grandchildren how to water-ski and fish. Ron enjoyed playing and watching baseball, curling, cards, and had an uncanny ability to solve crossword puzzles and cryptograms. He had a great love for music. Ron was able to play the piano, ukulele, and pretty much any instrument that he set his hand to by ear. Ron loved singing and entertained his family and friends with many varied and often invented lyrics to old classics. He also had fun creating limericks, which were not always appropriate for everyone to hear. Ron had a wonderful gift of being able to memorize poems or speeches, and was able to put a name to every face that he met. Ron’s big smile, laugh, and firm handshake made him friends wherever he went. He enjoyed entertaining and always had time for friends, family, and neighbours. He liked bringing the old ways back to life by inviting one and all to his threshing day, and when family or friends came to visit in the summertime he enjoyed taking everyone along for a crop tour. Ron was a lifetime member of the Masonic Lodge, Eastern Star, and the Shiners’. His involvement and dedication to these organizations was unparalleled, and was very proud to be a member. Ron made many lifetime friends while attending meetings and gatherings, and enjoyed working on projects, especially those to help support children in need. In 1997, Ron and Myrtle retired to Biggar, where Ron adjusted to being a "town kid.” Ron will be dearly missed by his loving family and friends. Ron is survived by his loving wife of 62 years Myrtle Robinson; son Oren (Marlene) Robinson, granddaughter Amie (Troy) Kauth, grandson Wade (Oralee) Robinson, great grandson Hayden; son Verne (Deborah) Robinson, grandson Kyle (Mandy) Robinson, great grandchildren Quinton and Payton, granddaughter Mya Robinson (Mason Kaun); son Myron Robinson (Hanna Van Meesen); daughter Elan (Patrick) Grondin, grandchildren Alyssa Grondin, Patrick Grondin, Victoria Grondin, William Grondin; sister Gertrude Ward; sisters-in-law Edna Robinson, Zena Robinson (Ken Poole). Predeceased by his parents William and Eva Robinson; siblings Alida (Robert) Noble, Lyle Robinson, Evelyn (Sam) Pickard, Oma (John) Pickard, Waldo (Norma) Robinson, Larry Robinson; brother-in-law Barclay Ward. Visitation was held on Thursday, May 21, 2015, at 7:30 p.m., and Funeral Service was on Friday, May 22, 2015, at 1:00 p.m., both at the Biggar Community Hall, Biggar, SK. The eulogy was shared by Oren Robinson. Special Hymn was "In the Garden.” Special Memories of Grandpa by Ron’s Grandchildren. Picture tribute by Amie Kauth. Music was shared by Cari Perih and Louise Souillet-Hawkins. Honour guard was formed by the Masonic Fraternity. Ushers were Garth Ward, Deb McLeod, Fred Irvine and Derek Thomson. Pallbearers were Amie Kauth, Wade Robinson, Kyle Robinson, Mya Robinson, Alyssa Grondin, Patrick Grondin, Victoria Grondin, and William Grondin. Interment took place at Biggar Memorial Gardens. Memorial donations in memory of Ron may be made to the Wa Wa Shrine Patient Transportation Fund, c/o Wa Wa Shrine Centre, 2065 Hamilton St., Regina, SK S4P 2E1.