C Robinson Obituary (1945 - 2012)

Dave Robinson (67) passed away surrounded by his family at his home in Runnells, Iowa on October 15, 2012. Memorial Services for Dave will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday at Peterson Funeral Home in Carlisle, Iowa, with visitation on Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Dave graduated from Carlisle High School in 1964 and was retired from Firestone after 27 years. Dave enjoyed woodworking, making many family heirlooms , fishing, camping and helping others. Dave especially loved doing yard work, both his own and others when in need. Dave volunteered for Affinity Credit Union's Children's Miracle Network fundraising. Dave enjoyed many special hours riding his Harley Davidson and working and cruising in his Chevy truck "Mo Betta". Dave is survived by his wife of 43 years, Sandy of Runnells, his canine kids, Willy and Annie; Brother, Cedric (Colleen); Special relatives, Larry, Kathy, Taylor and Brook Thompson, Kathy and Rory Crooks, Jason, Tami and Alih Crooks, Jolene, Doug, Austin and Kaci Ledlie and Marge Thompson. Preceding Dave were Son, Michael Robinson; Brother, Charles Robinson; Sister, Betty Blakely; Mother, Doris McFall, Father, Cedric Robinson; Step-Father, Charlie McFall and Sherry Thompson. Memorials for Dave can be made to Animal Lifeline.