Eleanor Gallman Robinson
Obituary
Eleanor Louise Robinson was born September 24, 1917 in Cushing, OK to Charles and Dorothea Gallman. She passed from this life Wednesday, December 24, 2014 at the age of 97. The family moved to Tulsa in 1920 and she started Kindergarten at Pershing School where she first met her husband-to-be, Ralph Robinson. They both attended Pershing, Roosevelt and Central High School together. Eleanor then went on to Oklahoma A & M College (now OSU) and was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. She was a graduate of the Oklahoma School of Business and Accountancy and worked for Loffland Brothers Drilling Co. for a short time.
She and Ralph were married in 1938 and together they owned and operated several dry cleaning businesses in Tulsa, including Brookside Cleaners and Phoenix Cleaners, which is owned and operated by her grandson, Todd Robinson and his wife, Allison. Eleanor worked as bookkeeper as well as tending to many other duties. She and Ralph enjoyed travelling. They toured Europe, Scandinavia and Indonesia and enjoyed seeing Bali, Singapore, Hong Kong, Turkey and Morocco. Closer to home, they enjoyed trips to Hot Springs in the fall. She loved flowers and gardening and was member of Skyline Ridge Garden Club, Sanddiggers and Tulsa Garden Center. She enjoyed playing Bridge and spent many hours on her computer. She was a longtime member of First United Methodist Church.
Eleanor was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Ralph Robinson in 2001; her son, Gary Robinson in 2014; her sister, Jeannette Fike; and her brother, Virgil Gallman. She is survived by her daughter, Susan Abbe; daughter-in-law, Debbie Robinson; three grandchildren, Todd Robinson, Robin Truitt and David Abbe; and respective families.
A funeral service will be held 2:00 PM Wednesday, December 31, 2014 at Memorial Park Cemetery Chapel.
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Tributes & Memories
I worked on a Loffland Drilling both in Vernal Utah as well as Riverton Wyoming
Charles Lee Smading
My deepest condolences to the family and dear friends of Eleanor. Eleanor had a grace and charm I have never encountered. Despite her failing health her smile could light a room. Every time we were together she would ask me, "please sing something Waynie." To my delight she would usually join me. The last time I saw her she said, "Waynie, thank you so much for coming to visit." It was always a pleasure to visit this gracious, kind lady. Rest In Peace sweet Eleanor.
Waynie Suttle
The world is a much better place with Eleanor Louise having been here. She loved life, embraced it, and gave meaning to the word zest. Unconditional love and joy was given to all who knew her . She made everyone feel special. Many late night emails passed between the two of us and we traded fun greetings. Often I called her Greatest, or Grandest, or Booger, ELou, Bestest, or Friend with a capital F. Laughingly, she referred to herself sometimes as Dr. Robinson or my favorite: Oldest with the Mostest. Bestest Friend with a capital F, you were a God sent angel to me. You enriched my life, brought me unmeasurable joy, taught me the meaning of love. You are forever in my heart and now it's time to continue the circle and share with others by example what you so graciously gave me. I miss you Eleanor Louise. My sincerest condolences to the family. You were indeed blessed.
Donna Scoggins-Stuber