Spencer Niven Robinson, 86, of Twin Falls, died Saturday, April 27, 1991 at West Magic Care Center.
He was born August 16, 1904, son of Amos Niven and Cemona Rasmussen Robinson in Ogden, Utah. As a youth he herded sheep, worked at McDonalds Candy, at Lagoon, and recapped tires in Salt Lake City. He worked on Bonneville Salt Flats pit crew on Ab Jenkins' speed record attempt. He moved to Twin Falls, and worked at tire recapping businesses, later owned and operated Kimberly Service, and then Kimberly Variety Store. He was talented in clock, TV and auto repair. He helped plant and harvest potatoes throughout the valley for many years. He married Sarah Erma Cossey at Salt Lake City on May 24, 1931; their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake City Temple. Mr. Robinson was a member of the LDS Church, served as a Scout Master and youth leader, organized and directed precision marching drill teams for church and Kimberly Jr. Boosters. He loved his family and friends.
In addition to his wife of Twin Falls, he is survived by two sons, Richard S. Robinson, Salt Lake City; N. James Robinson, Salt Lake City; five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren.
Funeral services for Spencer N. Robinson will be conducted 10 a.m. Wednesday at the 1st Ward LDS Chapel, with Bishop Dee Hansen, conducting. Friends may call at White Mortuary Tuesday 6-7 p.m. and at the church on Wednesday from 9 a.m. Interment services will be held at Redwood Memorial Estates in Salt Lake City on Wednesday at 3:30 p.m.
Deseret News, The (Salt Lake City, UT )
Date: April 30, 1991
Page: B4