Memorial services for George William Robson, 74, Lawrence, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 9, 2013 at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home.
Mr. Robson died Thursday, July 4, 2013, at his home.
He was born August 14, 1938, in Lawrence, the son of William Albert and Ilo Bernice Hashman Robson. He graduated from Lawrence High School in 1956 and has lived in the area his entire life.
Mr. Robson worked as a printer for Kansas Color Press and Intertec Publishing. He was a member of the printers union as well as the First Christian Church. After retirement he did volunteer work at Independence Inc. for 10 years. He was a family man, enjoyed working on cars, spending time at the baseball fields with his children, and was an avid KU sports fan.
He married Ada Marie Okimoto, July 25, 1982 in Lawrence, KS. She survives of the home.
Other survivors include two sons, Steve Robson and wife Kelly of Lawrence, Larry Robson of Eudora; three daughters, Tracy Robson and partner Chris Spencer of Lawrence, Tammy Johnson and husband Doug of Stephen City, VA, Christina Robson of Lawrence; brother, Ronald Robson of Lake George, NY; sisters, Sandra McDonald and husband Ben of Kountze, TX, Marian Hess of Eudora, Cheryl Evilsizor and husband Larry of Lecompton, Cindy Hout and husband Allen of Lawrence, Connie Clark and husband Jim of Kansas City, KS; 12 grandchildren; and 9 great grandchildren.
A visitation with the family will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
The family suggests memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society, sent in care of the funeral home, PO Box 1260, Lawrence, KS 66044.
Tracy thinking of you and all your family, it is really hard losing a parent, I’m here for anything you need. Take Care
We just want to let you know that it was a pleasure knowing George and his family. When we were neighbors it was nice to have conversations with him. We are so sorry for your loss.
Steve, I am very sorry for your loss. Even though I didn’t know your dad I feel like I got to know him through you telling many great stories. I know it is a tough time for you and your family but you should know he is in a better place now. You have tons of friends that are here for you in your time of need. Rhonda and my hearts go out to you and the entire Robson family.
Steve-sorry for your loss. But you will not loose the memories. Keep him on your mind and in your heart and he will live forever. Prayers to the family.
My thoughts and prayers are with you Ada and your entire family. May Almighty God comfort you in your time of sorrow.
Ada- So sorry for your loss, I hope you know my thougths and prayers are with you. I hope you find peace knowing George is not suffering any more. I will miss his phone calls looking for you, wondering if you were goofing around. Love to you. AND BIG HUGS
My sympathies to the family on your loss.
The Robson Family has been a part my life since i was a Teen. I had some great times with George at a small shop in north Lawrence that Steve and i had together.George would always come over and show us the right way to work on a car or paint a car because the young fellows didn’t know how to do it the right way. I can remember many days George and his sisters would come over to our shop and play cards for hours while we worked on cars. George you will be missed, but i still have many great memories of you that i will never forget. The Robson family your in my thoughts and prayers
My heart aches for the whole family. So sorry for loss.
Cheryl, sorry to read about George…. remember him from way back… from his Color Press days… he was always had a smile on his face and made you feel good… All the time I worked with you and did not know he was your brother.. You were lucky to have such a sweet guy for a brother.
I will be thinking of you…
Marge
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Our hearts and prayers go out to the whole family. We will truly miss him. We always had a good time with him when we were together.
We truly understand your loss. Your family is definitely in our thoughts. We know that he will be greatly missed.
I am sorry for your loss. George was a warm and generous person who taught many people with disabilities computer skills in the Independence, Inc. computer learning center, and served on the Accessible Residential Options, Inc. board of directors. I appreciated his sense of humor and way he related to all people.