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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