1946 ~ 2012
Joyce Burraston Robinson, 66, of Mapleton, passed away Wednesday, October 3
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, 2012. She was born on February 20
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1946 in Spanish Fork, Utah to James and Doris Burraston. She attended Spanish Fork High School and Utah Trade Tech. She married Dennis L. Robinson on October 15
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, 1965 in the Salt Lake Temple. She worked for K-Mart in Spanish Fork for 13 years.
Joyce loved spending time with her husband, children and grandchildren. She looked forward to Sunday dinners and visiting with her family. She enjoyed watching jazz games, camping, yahtzee, solitaire and family reunions.
Joyce was the most beautiful, amazing and selfless woman who always put others first. She was the significant role model in the lives of her children and grandchildren. Everyone who knew her loved her. She was often referred to as "Mama Joyce" by her children's childhood friends. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered.
She is survived by her loving husband Dennis, her four children; Cindy Olson (Johnny Snow), Brad Robinson, Justin (Lori) Robinson, Chantale (John) Smith, her thirteen grandchildren and her great grandchild. She is also survived by her siblings Roy Burraston, Brent Burraston and Janna Ericksen and many loving extended family members.
She is proceeded in death by her parents; James and Doris Burraston, her siblings; Marilyn Kramer,Virginia Burraston, Jay Burraston, Larry Burraston and her daughter in law, Sara Jo Robinson.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, October 9
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, 2012 at 11a.m. at the Mapleton 13
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Ward Chapel, 970 North 400 East, Mapleton. Friends and family are invited to attend a viewing Monday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Wheeler Mortuary, 82 West 400 North, Mapleton or on Tuesday, one hour prior to the services at the church. Burial will be at the Evergreen Cemetery in Springville.
Condolences may be sent at www.wheelermortuaries.com.