Death date: Jan 8, 2004
A good man departed last week. He leaves many monuments. He was most proud of the Tacoma Mall complex. Notice as you drive around it the massive walls of brick on NordstromÂ's, Bon-MacyÂ's and the rest of the complex. Earl and G Read Obituary
It has taken me this long to finally be able to write something here.
Earl and Ellen Robinson were among my most favorite people in the whole world. They are deeply missed, but all the fond memories of them, their kindness and love fill the void left by their departure.
Sam Carlson
(a nephew)##imported-begin##Sam Carlson##imported-end##
Thanks for the good picture in the obituary. Taught Dan, David and Dennis
to lay rock, Duff to mix mortar and Joan and Joanne to point up the mortar.
He built our 40 ft. chimney with two rock fireplaces. We loved him like
family. We live in Life Manor Assisted Living in Tacoma now and can't make it
to the funeral. Special hug to Marc: we met in Chattanooga. We loved Earl
like family. Used to see him at family reunions in Elma. Now look forward to
seeing him at reunion with the Lord. Dan and Joan Franklin##imported-begin##Dan & Joan Franklin##imported-end##
Earl was very special to me. I'm Dan Franklin's son, and met Earl when he helped us build our basement. As a sixteen year old, he had me do some hodcarrying, and he was great to work for. I liked him very much. I was flooded with memories when I heard of his passing.
Here are some:
1) He could talk with smoke coming out of his mouth from one drag for five minutes! (Pall Mall non-filters)
2) The 55 Pontiac
3) He was kind to a sixteen year old kid
4) "Make sure you rinse all of the mortar off or we'll never get it off"
5) Watching a lady hand pick each brick to Earl for a fireplace and his smile
6) The Bon Marche wall
7) The first rock for the island
8) Where the term "a Chink" in the wall came from
9) "Get me some Mud!"
10) The first feeling of a "job well done" from an independent contractor, on a real job
11) A Master Mason
I wish I could have made it to the funeral. I'm a better person for having known Earl.##imported-begin##Duffy Franklin##imported-end##
Tom, Marc, and familys.
My condolences on the passing of you father.
I am a cousin of your Mothers.
My best to all of you.
Ellen Gotchy##imported-begin##Ellen Gotchy##imported-end##
Dear Robinson Family,
We were saddened to hear of the passing of your father, Earl. We have many fond memories from many years ago, of our families together through scouting in Troop 54, St. Paul's church as well as, our school years at Whitman, Stewart and Lincoln. Your father was a wonderful person and will truly be missed by all. Our thoughts and hearts go out to you at this time.
With love, the Greens, Ruth, Marcia Larry and Terry##imported-begin##Marcia Green##imported-end##
Tom Marc My thoughts and prayers are with you. Uncle Earl will be missed. Sorry I was unable to attend memorial service. Love your cousin Terry whitesell (Knoll)##imported-begin##Terry##imported-end##
I'm so sorry to hear about Earl, my father would like to be at his service but him and my mom are on vacation.[Gary & Anne Kazda] I remember when Earl and my father built the Tacoma mall and how proud the two of them were, Earl will be missed. Sincerly Corrine Kazda##imported-begin##Corrine Kazda##imported-end##
Hi Tom & Mark, I was so sorry to hear about your father passing away.He is now with your mom again and I know Don is waiting for another bricklayer to sneak in those side jobs. Will try to come
to the memorial service. I have only wonderful memories of Earl and your mom. Love Bonnie##imported-begin##Bonnie Carson (Don)##imported-end##
I didn't get a chance to get to know Earl well, but I do know that he was a really nice man who was well liked by everyone. I know I'll be only one of many who will miss him. I'm very sorry for your loss.##imported-begin##Diane Ritchie##imported-end##
