Gertie
Robison, 86
Parkston,
S.D. - Gertie Robison, 86, died on Friday,
December 19, 2003 at Avera St. Benedict Hospital in
Parkston, S.D.
Funeral
services were held on 
Monday,
Dec. 22, at the Johnson-Green Funeral Service in
Thief River Falls, with Rev. Dennis Raymond
officiating. Casket bearers included Ricky Simmons,
Richie Simmons, Redgie Simmons, Mark Simmons, Gary
Johnson, Larry Gruhot. Interment was held at Oak
Grove Cemetery in Newfolden.
Gertie
Clarice Johnson was born on July 28, 1917 in Holt,
to Gilbert and Clara (Johnson) Johnson. She grew up
and was raised in the Holt area. She was united in
marriage to Melvin Swanson on December 7, 1935 in
Strandquist. The couple made their home in the
Strandquist area. To this union two children were
born.
She
was united in marriage to Warren Howard Robison on
February 6, 1958 in Newfolden. They made their home
right in Newfolden. She worked at Arctic Cat in the
fiberglass department for about eight years. Warren
died on August 19, 1975. After Warren's death,
Gertie continued to live in Newfolden.
Gertie
moved to Huron, S.D. to be closer to her family and
lived there for about three years, and then to
Parkston, S.D. in 1995, where she has resided until
her death.
Gertie
enjoyed crafting and embroidery. As her eyesight
grew bad because of macular degeneration, she kept
up on the world news and events and loved
discussing the world affairs.
Survivors
include two daughters, Joan Garfve, (Jim Bourne) of
Dimock, S.D.; Lenora (William) Grochow of Parkston,
SD; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two
great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Alma Davis
of Crookston; and several nieces and nephews.
She
was preceded in death by her parents; husbands;
three sisters, Anna Flake, Polly Pederson, Gilma
Boucher; two brothers Olaf and Clifford Johnson;
three grandsons; one son-in-law, Maynard Garfve;
and one granddaughter-in-law.
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