John Robinson Obituary

JOHN RUSSELL ROBINSON, SR. John Russell Robinson Sr., age 77, of Kapolei, passed away peacefully at home on July 11, 2023. He was born on December 20, 1945 in Hancock, Maryland to parents James Russell Robinson and Grace Agnes (Snyder) Robinson. Robinson graduated from Hancock High School ('63) and then served in the U.S. Navy for over 22 years as a Hospital Corpsman. After retiring from the U.S. Navy, Robinson continued to serve in the civil service at the Tripler Army Medical Center Central Appointments Section where he, after 23 years, retired from in 2012. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and dedicated his retired years to serving many callings throughout the church. One of his last and most notable callings was as the Stake and Ward Temple and Family History Consultant. He could often be found in the late hours of the night working diligently indexing, cataloging, and transcribing photographs and documents both for the church and for his own family. He was a patient man who was kind and dependable, never turning away a plea for help. A beloved husband, father, and grandfather, "Papa" gave his life to loving his wife, children, and grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, along with three sisters Mary Younker, Dolly Robinson, and Ruth Walker. He is survived by wife, Dianne (Makaneole) Robinson, four sons John Robinson Jr., Sterling Robinson, Stuart Robinson, Andrew Robinson, and one daughter Roxanne Meleisea. Five sisters, Grace Budd, June Winters, Sharon Robinson, Kay Lynch, and Karen Willis. 13 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, along with many extended family members, nieces and nephews. Robinson's services will be held on August 5, 2023 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Makakilo Stake Center. Visitation will begin at 10:00AM followed by a service at 12:00PM and a luncheon thereafter. The burial will take place at Diamond Head Memorial Park at 12:30PM on August 7, 2023. Arrangements Provided By: Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary