Everett Merril Robinson, age 85, passed away at the Royal University Hospital, on May 21, 2015. Dad will be greatly missed by his wife of 60 years, Marie; his children, Rick, Laura (Rick), Brad (Rhonda), Bruce (Deana), David (Pat), Tracey (Shelley), Robin (Monica), Kent (Sheila); grandchildren, Luke, Dylan, Meghan, Melissa (Bruce), Jayda (Brent), Brayden (Kristin), Kristen, Andrea, Codey, Marc (Annette), Michael, Lauren and Kara; great-grandchildren, Amelia and Harlow; sister, Marjorie Shanley, and extended family and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, Clarence and Grace Robinson; infant daughter Kathleen; brothers, Harold and Lester; sisters, May Jones and Elsie Kildaw. Everett (EM) was born March 5, 1930 on the family farm near Medstead, SK. While his roots remained on the farm, he joined the CNR, where he worked his whole career. He and Marie resided in Biggar, SK, where they raised their family of eight children. Upon retirement, he and Marie moved to the family cabin at Turtle Lake where they spent many happy years enjoying their children and grandchildren. He was very involved with establishing the Turtle Lake Nature Sanctuary and was an active member of the SK Wildlife Federation for the majority of his life. He loved bird watching and spent many hours making and putting up birdhouses across the countryside. His garage was known as the place to go if you needed a part for anything! If he didn't have it, one would be created or rigged up to fit whatever was needed. EM and Marie moved to Saskatoon in 2008 where they met their condo family. They have really treasured the friendship, coffee, potlucks and games of cards and pool there. EM was an avid sportsman and truly loved fishing and hunting with his family and friends - he always knew where the big one was! His respect for nature and the environment was always evident and he has passed these values to his children and grandchildren. His love for reading and constant enthusiasm for learning and teaching others through stories and his example will be sorely missed. "Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us every day, unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed, and very dear." There will be no formal funeral service. A Family Memorial will be held at Turtle Lake at a later date. Family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Arrangements entrusted to Acadia-McKague's Funeral Centre, (306) 955-1600.Â
