This memorial website was created to remember Dora May Robinson-Widdows who was born in Peoria, llinois on May 15, 1927 and passed away on April 10, 2009. She will live forever in our memories and hearts.
Dora May Robinson-Widdows, 81, of Peoria, passed away at 2:37 p.m. on Friday, April 10, 2009, at Methodist Medical Center in Peoria.
She was born on May 15, 1927 in Peoria, a daughter of Theron and Nancy (Oaks) Masters. She married Harold E. Robinson, Sr. in 1945. He preceded her in death on October 15, 1977. She married Herbert L. “Herb” Widdows, Sr. on April 18, 1980 in Peoria Heights. He preceded her in death on May 17, 2007 in Peoria. She was also preceded in death by her parents; son, Harold E. Robinson, Jr.; daughter-in-law, Joan M. Robinson; stepson, Herbert L. Widdows, Jr.; stepdaughter, Lynn Widdows; nine brothers; and two sisters.
Dora is survived by her sons, Mike (Pat) Robinson of Bartonville and Jim (Diane) Robinson of Punta Gorda, FL; six grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren.
She was a seamstress and owner/operator of the former Heights Canvas in Peoria Heights. She was formerly employed with the Heights Production Shop.
She was an associate member of the Navy Marine Club and a member of V.F.W. Post 2602 Auxiliary, both in Peoria Heights. She was also a member of the Bartonville American Legion Auxiliary.
Dora enjoyed shopping, making jewelry, attending garage sales, listening to the “oldies” and cooking, especially for others. She was always friendly and helpful to friends and strangers. She loved being around others, especially her family and friends at the VFW, Buzzville, Goofy Ridge and the Havana area.
She was a fan of the Chicago Cubs, even though Herb was a fan of the St. Louis Cardinals. She always enjoyed dressing up and looking nice, with all of the extras. She had more clothes than a second-hand store.
Cremation rites have been accorded. Graveside services and interment of the cremated remains, for both Dora and Herb, will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 27, 2009, at Parkview Cemetery in Peoria, with Chaplain Mary Jane West officiating. Military honors will be provided for Herb by the U.S. Air Force and the Tazewell Military Rites Team.
Memorial contributions may be made in Dora’s memory to V.F.W. Post 2602 in Peoria Heights.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Clary Funeral Home in Peoria and Dora’s Memorial Website and online condolences may be accessed at www.ClaryFunerals.com.
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WHEN A LOVED ONE DIES
Have you lost a loved one in death? The pain, the grief, and the feelings of helplessness can seem unbearable. At such times, we need to go to God’s Word for comfort. (2 Corinthians 1:3, 4) The Bible helps us to understand how Jehovah and Jesus feel about death. Jesus, who perfectly reflected his Father, knew the pain of losing someone in death. (John 14:9) When he was in Jerusalem, Jesus used to visit Lazarus and his sisters, Mary and Martha, who lived in the nearby town of Bethany. They became close friends. The Bible says: “Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus.” (John 11:5) As we learned in the preceding chapter, though, Lazarus died.
How did Jesus feel about losing his friend? The account tells us that Jesus joined Lazarus’ relatives and friends as they grieved over this loss. Seeing them, Jesus was deeply moved. He “groaned in the spirit and became troubled.” Then, the account says, “Jesus gave way to tears.” (John 11:33, 35) Did Jesus’ grief mean that he had no hope? Not at all. In fact, Jesus knew that something wonderful was about to happen. (John 11:3, 4) Still, he felt the pain and sorrow that death brings.
In a way, Jesus’ grief is encouraging to us. It teaches us that Jesus and his Father, Jehovah, hate death. But Jehovah God is able to fight and overcome that enemy! Let us see what God enabled Jesus to do.
For more reference about this wonderful hope you can visit www.watchtower.org
