ROBSON: Ronald Philip
February 20, 1949 – May 10, 2017
Ron passed away at the Lanigan Integrated Facility on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 of terminal Lung Cancer. He was 68 years of age. Ron was born on February 20, 1949 in Nokomis, SK. He was the oldest son of Warren and Elsie (nee Koshinsky) Robson, and grew up on the family farm. He attended Bieberdorf and Jansen schools. On November 20, 1971 he married Carol Bieber and they had two sons. Ron started working as an underground mechanic at Alwinsal Potash Mine Guernsey, now known as Potash Corp. of SK. He worked there for almost 40 years, leaving shortly before his 65th birthday. He was known for his sense of humor and always had a come back line for everyone. Ron also enjoyed cutting grass on his Craftsman Lawn Tractor and somehow usually ended up at the Jansen Hotel for his favourite beverage, Pilsner Beer. He loved the local coffee shop, owned by the Kinzel boys for the comradery and also enjoyed reading his Star Phoenix, listening to CJWW garage sale, and buying his Lotto tickets. Everyone could spot Ron driving around in his old Ford, checking roads and stopping in for a beer or two, and offering his mechanic or welding skills to whomever may need him. Ron leaves to mourn his wife of 45 years, Carol (nee Bieber) Robson; their two sons, Craig (Mary) Robson, and Jason (Cori) Robson; grandsons Michel, Chandler and James; his mother Elsie (nee Koshinsky) Robson; brothers Stan Robson; Dave (Gwen) Robson and their family, Allison (Shawn) Bartel, Darryl (Danielle) Robson and their children Cade, Kaylin, Mesa, Ava, Keaton and Andrew. Ron was predeceased by his father Warren Robson. At Ron’s request cremation has taken place and there will be no funeral service. Schuler-Lefebvre Funeral Chapel, Humboldt, SK.
