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Gilbert Burton Robbins
b.8 Aug 1913 Loveland, Larimer Co., Colorado, United States
d.7 Oct 2006 Cheyenne, Laramie Co., Wyoming, United States
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m. 19 Jan 1896
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Gilbert is mentioned as a surviving brother of his sister, Neva Robbins Leonard in her 1975 obit. His obituary was found and copied from Find-a-Grave website: Wyoming Tribune Eagle, Cheyenne, Wyoming - Oct. 10, 2006 "Gilbert B. Robbins, 93, died Oct. 7 at Cheyenne Life Care Center. He was born Aug. 8, 1913, in Loveland, Colo., to Oscar and Zella Bennet Robbins. "Mr. Robbins moved to Cheyenne in 1932. He married Juanita Forsling on April 15, 1939. "Mr. Robbins worked as a personnel manager and comptroller for United Airlines, LandAir Inc., Dynaelectron, and Ideal Aerosmith. In 1958, he served as a Wyoming representative on President Eisenhower's Committee on the Employment of the handicapped. "Following retirement, he volunteered with the Wyoming State Museum as a cabinet maker and woodworker. He was a member of Ascension Lutheran Church. "Mr. Robbins is survived by two sons, Philip Robbins of Casper and Bruce Robbins of Cheyenne; a daughter, Joyce Buckwalter of Virginia Beach, Va.; and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; four brothers; and three sisters. "A memorial service will be 11 a.m. Friday at Ascension Lutheran Church. Friends may contribute to a charity of their choice with charities acknowledged to Philip Robbins, 1654 Lynwood Place, Casper, WY 82604" References
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