John P. Robinette
October 12, 2013
John Robinette, 75, passed from this life on Saturday, October 12, 2013, at Mercy Hospice in Johnston. Realizing the uncertainty of this life, he put his trust in his Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, His death on the cross for our sins, and His shed blood and atonement for our soul. John knew that by faith in His sacrifice on the cross we have eternal life.
John lived the first half of his life in Johnston where he and his wife Virginia raised their family. During this time, he worked at Camp Dodge as a member of the Iowa National Guard. In 1983, they moved to Albany, Georgia, where he worked as a Project Manager at the Marine Corps Logistics Base. After twenty-four years in Albany they returned to Des Moines in 2007 to be closer to family.
John was a jack-of-all-trades, and was happy to use his skills to help family, friends, and his church. He was happiest while spending time with those he loved.
John was preceded in death by his father and mother, John and Wilma Robinette, and by his brother, Walter Robinette.
He will be missed by Virginia, his wife of nearly fifty-five years; daughters, Ginney (Larry) Camden, Laurie and Kelly Robinette; sister, Kate (Kenny, deceased) Farlow; brother, Fred (Jeri) Robinette; granddaughters, Christy Camden, Michelle Gilbert, and Brianna Denton; and great-grandchildren, Michael, Liam, and Shannon Carroll.
Services will be held on Wednesday, October 16, 2013, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue. There will be a visitation from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m., followed by the funeral service at 2:00 p.m. John will be laid to rest in Lincoln Cemetery in Alleman, Iowa.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Lisa Gardner
10/16/2013
Ginney and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Will keep you in my prayers during this time of sorrow.
John and Veda Stougard
10/15/2013
Fred and Jeri... so sorry for your loss.... sending thoughts and prayers your way.
Ken & Sarah Hoenig
10/15/2013
Laurie,
Sarah and I are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family. I know you have great faith, it will carry you through this difficult time and beyond.
Marci Malott
10/15/2013
Laurie I'm so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
Cheryl Pendley
10/15/2013
I'm so sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Cheryl P.
Dani Wirz
10/15/2013
Kelly and Family - So very sorry for your loss. May your memories comfort you now and in the days to come. Prayers to you all. Dani W.
Dwight and Georgia Roorda
10/15/2013
Our sympathy and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow. May fond memories of John be with you as you mourn your loss. Georgia and Dwight Roorda
Becky Heth
10/14/2013
My sympathy and prayers for your family as you mourn. Though I did not know John personally, he sounds like a wonderful man. So sorry for your loss, Ginney, Larry, and family.