Ruby Christine Robison
Ruby Christine Robison, age 97, of Kingston, MO, passed away on Sept. 8, 2021, at the Ray County Community Hospital in Richmond. She lived in Caldwell County all of her life.
Ruby was born on Aug. 19, 1924, in Kingston, to Charles A. and Rosa (Burnett) Gardner. She graduated from the Mirabile high school, and then attended business school in Kansas City. She worked for several years as a secretary to the Caldwell County judge and prosecuting attorney. Her husband, Maurice, served as the Caldwell County Sheriff for 28 years, and she was his dispatcher from their home during those years. She was an honorary member of the Missouri Sheriff's Association.
Ruby was also a member of the Women's Republican Club, and she was an excellent seamstress who also enjoyed doing needlework such as embroidery and quilting. She was famous for her handmade dishtowels. She was also an excellent cook, enjoyed tending her flowers, and loved to read and do crossword puzzles.
She married her husband, Maurice L. Robison, on Dec. 22, 1945. He preceded her in death, as well as being preceded by her parents.
Survivors include her children, Richard M. (Barbara J.) Robison of Tucson, AZ, Roy M. (Sue) Robison of Newton, IA, and Jackie (Howard) DeVaul of Kingston; grandchildren, Cory (Diana) Devaul, Curtis (Jennisen) DeVaul, Colby (Jessica) DeVaul, Caylon (Gwen) DeVaul, Catie (Chase) Ungs, Janet Robison, Robert (Rebecca) Robison, Tina (Chris) Nestor, Tammy Robison, and Christopher (Marcy) Thompson; 18 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; brother, Junior Gardner of Kingston; several sisters and brothers-in-law; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 11, at the Prairie Ridge Church, west of Polo. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Interment will be at Prairie Ridge Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Prairie Ridge Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Bram Funeral Home in Hamilton.
