| 2. | Howard Sheridan ROBISON was born 19 Jun 1868, Sanford, Vigo, Indiana (son of Robert ROBERTSON and Catherine A. GARBER); died 08 Feb 1949, Porterville, Tulare, California; was buried Riverview Cemetery, Scandia, Republic, Kansas. Notes:
Howard Sheridan Robison son of Robert and Catherine Robison, was born at Sanford, Ind., June 19, 1868, at the home of his brother, George Robison, in Porterville, Cal., February 8, 1949, at the age of 80 years, 7 months and. 20 days.
When Sheridan was 17 years, old, he came with his older brothers from Indiana to Scandia. Later on, his parents, and the younger brothers arrived and joined him here. During his early years in Scandia he worked for a time on the Rock Island railroad bridge which was being built.
On July 31, 189'0 he was united in marriage to Mrs. Matilda. A. Garber (an error, wife was Matilda A. WELLS, Garber was Howard's mother's maiden name -Ed). Four daughters and three sons were born to this union. The family made their home on a farm north of Scandia for 49 years, until February 1939 when they moved to their home in Scandia.
Mr. Robison was preceded in death by his wife, who passed away April 5, 1948, his parents, three brothers, John, Sherman and Harry, and one step-daughter, Amy Garber.
Throughout his life Mr., Robison was a good neighbor and friend.
Both he and his wife were always ready and anxious to serve others in times of sickness of distress. Although he never affiliated with any church he always was interested in church and Sunday school affairs and was anxious and happy to have his family take an active part. He was a friend of education and worked hard for improvements in the school in the district in which the family lived. During a number of years he served as a member of the, school board in district No. 24. He also served as road overseer and as a Republic County Fair committeeman.
He dearly loved little children. His grandchildren and great-grandchildren were his greatest joy, and he often had long talks with them.
Throughout most of his life he was blessed with good health, and his sudden passing came as a great shock to his family arid his friends. Death came only 30 minutes after he had arrived at his brother's home, where he had planned to spend a few weeks visiting.
He is survived by his children, Adah, Josie, Robert, Edna, and Sherman, all of Scandia, Sadie of Salina, Edward of Wichita, and a step-daughter, Mrs. Edwin Isaacson of Scandia; five, grandchildren, Martha, Sue, Everett and Charles Robison, Mrs. Leon Wick, Alexandria, Va. and Dwaine Robison, Inglewood, Cal.; two step-grandchildren, Elwyn Isaacson and Mrs. Arthur Schuricht of Maywood, Cal., five great-grandchildren; two brothers, Frank Robison of Monmouth, Ore., and George W. Robison Porterville, Cal., and many other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, February 15, from the Evangelical United Brethren church of Scandia with the Rev. N. H. Pearson of the Amana Lutheran church officiating, Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery
Belleville Telescope Thursday February 24, 1949
Howard married Matilda Amelia WELLS 31 Jul 1890, Clay Center, Clay, Nebraska. Matilda (daughter of Benager Edward WELLS and Mary Abigail SPRING) was born 31 Jan 1867, Beatrice, Gage, Nebraska; died 05 Apr 1948, Scandia, Republic, Kansas; was buried Riverview Cemetery, Scandia, Republic, Kansas. [Group Sheet]
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1898 - 1976 (78 years)