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Kenneth W. Robison passed away June 17, 2003, with his daughter, Marci and her husband, Larry Henning, at his side. He was born April 22, 1909, in Holton, Kansas. His wife, Helen, preceded him in death, August 21, 2000, after 64 years of marriage. Ken is survived by sister, Neva and husband, Therll Heiselman; sister, Mary and husband John Meier; and brother, Bob and wife, Mary Maxine Robison; along with numerous nieces and nephews. He is fondly remembered as"Granddad" by Nanda, Carrie, Andie, Kathy, Conny, Katarina, Linda and Anna. Ken was a lifetime employee with the Santa Fe Railroad, serving as General Foreman at the Tie Treating Plant and Chemist upon retirement. In 1952 he and his wife became members of Central United Methodist Church where he served as president of the Friendly Bible Class, taught Sunday school classes and served as general Sunday School Superintendent over an enrollment of 1100 adults and children. In addition he served as usher in church, President of Men's Club, President of the Senior Fellowship and organization of elderly citizens; served on the Administrative Board and Finance Committee for 30 years. Upon retirement from the SFRR, he filled his time with volunteer work beginning being on the first RSVP Board that helped develop the Office of Senior Affairs Center; and was on the first Advisory Board at Palo Duro Senior Center helping to develop their first By-Laws. On August 5 1980, he was honored by being appointed Colonel-Aid-De-Camp on the Executive Staff of the State of New Mexico by acting Gov. Roberto Mondragon. The Veterans Administration honored him after 18 years and 5,000 hours of service while he was on the Executive Board of the VAVS Advisory Board at the Veterans Administration Hospital. Ken served in AARP as Chapter President, Assistant Director and then State Director. In 1988 the American Red Cross awarded him a plaque as safety volunteer of the year. He received a national award on April 9, 1989 from the American Association of Retired Persons in appreciation of outstanding service to the community and his picture hangs in the Senior Citizens Hall of Fame. He enjoyed many years of association with the local Shriners. The family wishes to thank the special care given to Ken by Christiansen Home Care and Staff: Lucy, Marcella, Alex, Nina and the Albuquerque Caregivers at Hoffmantown: Nadia, Yvonne, Lynnae, Javier and Rene as well as Vista care Hospice and the continued support by Kathy Finley. Funeral Services will be held at Central United Methodist Church, in the Chapel at 1615 Copper, NE on Saturday, June 21, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. Donations may be made to Central United Methodist Church, 1615 Copper, NE Albuquerque, NM 87106 or to the charity of your choice. Arrangements are under the direction of: Fitzgerald & Son Funeral Directors 3113 Carlisle Blvd. NE 884-1188
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