Maurice E. Robinson
1935 - 2020
Maurice E. Robinson, 85, died June 20,
2020 at Kansas Christian Home in Newton. He was born March 3, 1935 in
Blackwell Oklahoma to Clinton M and Sarah J (Lawhead) Robinson. On
Jan 11, 1969 he married J. Kay Riley in South Haven and she preceded
him in death on June 19, 2005. Maurice was a graduate Maurice E
Robinson, 85 died June 20, 2020 at Kansas Christian Home in Newton
Kansas. He was a graduate of South Haven High School class of 1953.
He served his country in the US Army 1955-1959.
Maurice worked early on as a meat
cutter in his family's grocery store in South Haven and Whites
Foodliner in Kingman before he and Kay moved to Newton beginning
their service to youth working at Youthville in Newton for several
years. He was an avid gardener and folks in Newton and South Haven
often stopped by for a garden tour and to see what new seeds he was
starting and hybridizing. He shared that love of gardening with his
children. Later in life he took up wood carving and enjoyed making
pieces to share with others. He won the grand prize in the "art
is ageless" contest with other elders across the state. Family
was always important to Maurice and he enjoyed visits from his kids,
grandkids, great grandkids and friends that stopped by. Being an Avid
KU fan he could always be found cheering the Jayhawk Basketball team
when they played.
Maurice is survived by his son Charlie
Robinson (Rich Stinnett) of Newton, Andrea (Tony) Arreguin of South
Haven. Three grandchildren Melissa, Morgan, and Christopher Arreguin
and three Greatgranddaughters, Nadia, Ramona, Lucy. He is also
survived by his sister Merry (Clifford) Murdock of Caldwell, 11
nieces, nephews, and several great nieces, nephews, and many extended
family members.
Over the years, Maurice and Kay were
loving foster parents to many.
He is preceded in death by his wife,
parents and infant brother Thomas.
The family would like to thank the
staff of Kansas Christian Home for their exceptional care during the
past 3 years he was in their care and love.
Graveside services will be at Rosehill
Cemetery, South Haven, Kansas 10:30 a.m. Thursday June 25, 2020
officiated by The Reverend Donna Voteau. Visitation with the family
will be 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday evening at Petersen Funeral
Home, Newton, KS.
The Casket will be opened for viewing
for 15 minutes ahead of graveside service at the cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Kansas
Christian Home, Employee assistance fund in care of Petersen Funeral
Home 215 North Main Newton, Kansas 67114.
