Delores Thornton Robinson
May 28, 1938 - May 20, 2022
Delores Thornton Robinson, age 83, passed away on May 20, 2022 peacefully at home with her husband by her side. She was born May 28, 1938 to Carlos Earl and Roka Prothero Thornton in Cedar City, Utah. She spent her childhood in Paragonah, graduating from Parowan High School. She enjoyed being the yearbook editor. Attending Girls State instilled in her a love for our country. She was known for her kindness to all. She married Allan Dale Robinson on November 7, 1955 in Fredonia, Arizona. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. She took pride in being a wife, mother, sister and homemaker. She spent her life teaching her children and grandchildren important skills including cooking, sewing, gardening, cleaning, organizing, and the value of hard work. She enjoyed supporting them in their many activities as their number one fan. Delores was a caregiver for her parents and grandparents, teaching compassion by example. She enjoyed Horse Valley, flowers, the Iron County Fair, personalizing birthday cards, horse races, the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers, baking and giving sugar cookies, patriotic decorations, serving others, planting seeds and watching them grow in soil and in children, visiting with friends and family, giving gifts, darning socks, decorating graves, and Facebook. As a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, she exemplified the motto "Charity Never Faileth". She especially loved working with the young people in Primary, Sunday School and Young Women's. She is survived by her husband, their children, David Allan (Dianna) Robinson, Debra (Steven) Barton, Quinten Ellen (Jesse Scott) Robb, Lori Ann (David) Hulet, and special adopted daughter Julie Molter, fourteen grandchildren and thirty-three great grandchildren. Siblings Rayma (Conrad) Clark, Reed Thornton and Lynn Thornton. Preceded in death by her parents, her brother Gerry Thornton, and a baby sister. Funeral Services will be Thursday, May 26, 2022 at 11:00 am in the Paragonah Ward Chapel. Viewing will be Wednesday, May 25, from 6:00-8:00 pm, and Thursday, May 26th at 9:30 prior to services. Interment will be at the Paragonah Cemetery following the services. The services will be broadcast on Zoom using the following information: Meeting ID: 8476084760 Password: 84760
Delores Thornton Robinson, age 83, passed away on May 20, 2022 peacefully at home with her husband by her side. She was born May 28, 1938 to Carlos Earl and Roka Prothero Thornton in Cedar City, Utah. She spent her childhood in Paragonah,... View Obituary & Service Information