William Samuel Robichaud
Marriages
Mary Margaret Hockett Robichaud - June 14, 1933
in Gypsum, Colorado. She died in 1993.
Burial Details
Obituaries
Eagle Valley Enterprise - April 18, 1996
WILLIAM S. ROBICHAUD, 1910-1996.
William Samuel ROBICHAUD of Sweetwater died at his home Thursday, April 11 of natural causes. He was 85.
Mr. ROBICHAUD was born June 19, 1910 in Camas, Wash.,to Emile and Emilia (Stenvold) ROBICHAUD. He moved as a child with his parents to Glenwood Springs, where he graduated from Glenwood Springs High School. He later earned his doctorate degree from the University of California. He served in the U.S. Navy, 1943-45, as a radio technician and taught school in California for 20 years. He returned to Colorado and worked with young people at the Anderson Camp near Sweetwater.
He married Mary Margaret HOCKETT on June 14, 1933 in Gypsum. She preceded him in death in 1993.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, walking, working with young people and skiing. He began skiing when he was 70 years old, advancing in skill until he could ski the most difficult slopes. He continued to ski while in his 80s.
He also admired the work of blacksmiths and often said that, had he been born 100 years earlier, he would have chosen that trade. Mr. ROBICHAUD was known for being a very kind and generous man, always willing to help those who needed it. He will be dearly missed and long remembered by all who knew and loved him.
Survivors include his son, Addison ROBICHAUD of Aptos, Calif.; sister-in-law Myrtie STEPHENS and husband James of Grand Junction; cousin Sadie PENNINGTON of Washington; granddaughter Rhonda ROBICHAUD of San Francisco, Calif.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial service was held Tuesday, April 16 at Farnum-Holt Funeral Home in Glenwood Springs with the Rev. Jeff HANSEN officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the M.H.S.Scholarship Fund,c/o Jan MARTIN, 1297 Sweetwater Rd., Gypsum, CO 81637.
Grand Junction Daily Sentinel page 2B - April 14, 1996
