Fred H. Robinson

Fred Harold Robinson, 81, of Chandler, AZ, beloved husband, proud father and grandfather passed away Saturday, August 31, 2013. He was born October 11, 1931, in Hazard, Kentucky, to John Henry and Cora Belle (Hobbs) Robinson, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his siblings, John, Pauline, Henry, Mary, Eugene and Ellena. Survivors include his wife, Margaret Robinson of Gilbert, AZ; three daughters Charlene Baker(Bruce) of Westminster, CO, Natalie Helm (Herb) of Menifee, CA and Jannelle Robinson of Mesa, AZ; sister, Carolyn Beeler of Hazard, Kentucky and six grandchildren, Chris Redlich, Samantha Baker, Kevin Redlich, Andrew Baker, Michael Baker and David Redlich. He was looking forward to seeing his Great Grandchildren. While attending High School in Kentucky he enjoyed playing Basketball. Fred joined the Air Force in 1951, he was stationed at Lowry AFB in Denver, CO. There he met the love of his life Margaret Miller. Throughout his military career Fred served, several tours overseas including 4 tours in Vietnam. He and Margaret enjoyed many transfers with the military and lived in Little Rock, AR, Del Rio, TX, Tucson, AZ, Marysville, CA and Hawaii. He retired from the Air Force after 22 years in 1973 and settled in Aurora, CO. Then he served our country through the Civil Service for the VA and Fitzsimmons Army Medical center until 1993. Fred and Margaret moved to Chandler, AZ in 2002. Funeral Mass for Mr. Robinson will at Queen of Peace Catholic Church Aurora, CO, September 9th, 2013, at 10:00. Burial at Fort Logan National Cemetery at 12:00. Visitation will be from 4:00 until 6:00 pm at Horan & McConaty 11150 E. Dartmouth Avenue Aurora, CO. In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to the DAV that Fred was a lifelong member of: Disabled American Veterans- Chapter 21 8720 E Colfax Ave Denver, CO 80220 Please note :""In Remembrance of Fred H Robinson""