This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MisterMitton Surnames: Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.wisconsin.counties.shawano/16328/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Bradenton Herald, The (FL) - January 30, 2004 Deceased Name: Marion Palmiter Robson -- Palmetto Marion Palmiter Robson, age 94, passed away on January 26, 2004, after a nine day stay at the Hospice House in Palmetto. Daughter of Louis and Carrie Palmiter, she was born and raised on a farm just west of Albion, Wis. She graduated from Edgerton, Wisconsin High School in 1928 and attended Milton College for one year. Married in 1929 to Robert Robson of Stoughton, Wisconsin, they farmed in the Edgerton area for many years, followed by a career in live-stock marketing with Equity Co-Operative, operating auction markets in Monroe, Green Bay and Bonduel, Wis. Marion was a bookkeeper during most of her working life. In 1972, they moved to the Coach House Mobile Home Park, Palmetto, in retirement. Marion's husband, Roger, passed away the following year and she lived alone in her home until age 90, when she moved to an assisted living facility where she remained until nine days prior to her death. Throughout her life, Marion was involved in the community, as a 4H leader, PTA officer and church circle member. During her Florida residence, Marion's favorite activity was collecting materials, up to an! d including mobile homes, for Florida's migrant workers. She was recognized several times by the county for these efforts. Marion enjoyed sewing and crocheting, producing large quantities of tiny caps for premature babies, lap robes for invalids and loads of robes, fancy smocked pillows and other handiwork for family and friends. A son, Roger Robson, Jr., who lives in Parrish, Fla., four grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren, survive Marion. Marion was preceded in death by her brothers, Albert and Harry, both of Madison, Wis., and husband, Robert Robson. Following cremation, a memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., February 9 at the First United Methodist Church of Palmetto, where she was a member for more than 30 years. Placing the ashes will be a private family ceremony at a future date. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.