LOWELL WESLEY "BUD" ROBBINS
I came into existence in Ogden, Utah. I happened in Ogden, Utah. By chance I had wonderful parents. My parents went thru those days of depression in my early youth but always managed in an independent way.
My father and mother were both and still are very industrious and hard working people. My mother has spent her life seeing that her children were well taken care of and that the home was always clean and was always a true home which we all felt welcome anytime and still do. My father was active in business and civic affairs. He was always willing to give his services for a worthy cause. He was chairman of the draft board, President of the American Legion, a Rotarian and other things but still a father whenever needed. For example, when I had a problem or decision to make I felt free to discuss it with Pa. As I got older, he would tell me frankly his opinion and then I would do what I would do and learn by my own errors. On occasion he would lay down the law if I was completely out of line and if the outcome was too costly.
I had a normal childhood but was a little on the rowdy side in grade school. I participated in all the normal activities but liked sports the best and had a broken jaw in the sixth grade playing baseball to prove it.
In junior high school I become more docile in deportment, found it easy to get by in school and didn't excel in anything in particular. Being the oldest in a family of four children I found that if I wanted any extras I could get them by making extra money. My family I would need dollars. I took my first job with the Salt Lake Telegram and delivered papers after school. After a year of this I switched to the Salt Lake Tribune, a morning paper route and continued this until my senior year in high school.
I also increased my average grade and graduated with better than a "B" average. I was an officer in the R.O.T.C. in high school but did not participate in school athletics. I did play tennis and skied. I ran a ski lift on weekends.
On leaving high school I went directly into the Marine Corps in special training at the University of Colorado. I left the Un. and was a air crew gunner in the Marines and served three years which included overseas duty in the South Pacific during WWII.
The G.I. Bill and Weber college beckoned and I again entered the field of education. I sold tailor made suits and dresses during the summers while in After attending a year and a half at Weber, I went to the U of U and received a B.S. degree in Economics and two years of law school. My G.I. Bill expired after five years of school and I set out to work full time. I had worked part time while attending school. I worked every summer selling except one when I worked for HFC. I also owner and ran S.L. Law Book Co. and was traffic manager for the U of U while going to school.
During the first year out of school, I met and married my present and only wife. This was indeed my good fortune and life although a struggle has been very wonderful since our marriage.
We have always managed to have a good standard of living and have always managed to do most of the things we have set out to do. We have enjoyed the church and life in general and have found time to do quite a lot. I will generally sacrifice some income and security to get opportunities. I like opportunity and will usually sacrifice a little to get it. I have no qualms about wanting to get ahead.
My wife and I feel that we have lived a good life in the past and are looking forward to a better future.
Sincerely, L.W. Robbins
*Text written by Lowell Wesley "Bud" Robbins
*Typed and transcribed by Jalaine Albiston Robbins
About 48 years old
The Robbins Family History book version was edited and does not contain the full content written by Bud.
About 64 years old
"My Interpretation of Bud" by Jalaine Robbins
I met Bud (Lowell Wesley Robbins), July 1951. His sister Sharon lived in the basement apartment of the home where I was living. It was a blind date and someone (?) planned to go to Brighton, Utah over the 4th of July. July 3rd was the appointed date with five couples staying in rented cabins then hiking and lunch the day of the fourth. Phil and Sharon were one of the couples what were planning to go on our little excursion. Before the 3rd rolled around everyone had made excuses not to go and we ended up just Dick and Carol Schmidt (Bud's college friends) and Bud and me. One cabin, Carol and Dick in the double bed and Bud on the top and me on the bottom of bunk beds.
Bud was tall, blond, independent, with great blue eyes, but seemed to be a big tease. After dating from July to November, he gave me my engagement ring just minutes before we left to attend a University of Utah football game. The ring in its box in a paper sack and tucked away in his shirt pocket, he entered the Williams home with a grin. Mrs. Williams (the lady I lived with at 762 8th Avenue, SLC, UT) and I were sitting on the couch. Bud reached in his shirt pocked and proceeded to THROW the sack into my lap without a word of introduction of any kind. Mrs. Williams with a great deal of embarrassment explained to us "I better leave you two alone."
We were married November 17th, 1951 at Mrs. Mae D. Williams home. (Later - March 6, 1952 we were married and sealed in the Logan, Utah Temple).
We spent the first night of our marriage in Nephi, Utah and then on to Las Vegas, Nevada.
We have lived at:
We have two children - Scott Wesley 37 years old as of June 1990 and Jan Robbins 27 years old as of June 1990, a daughter-in-law Laurie Goldner married to Scott 3 years as of July 1990.
Bud has always been a very good provider - I can't remember wanting for anything. If it had been up to me I don't think we would ever had the things we enjoyed through the years. We always had great cars, nice homes, great vacations. Bud was a good husband and father. He coaxed, bullied, and encouraged us to be active as a family. From the very beginning of our marriage we enjoyed (not always) - golf, tennis, camping, walking, hiking - always with him behind us pushing.
Frustrations for my part: he gets too excited when he is having a good time and becomes too vocal. Talks too much. He is too positive - if he says - I am to believe. Church - our feelings have been very different - causing friction.
Good points: sensitive, caring (he really tries). A good employee for whatever company he has worked for. Very supportive of my family - in fact if they are going to do anything they always turn to him - because he is always ready for anything. He always makes sure I have money and the car is in excellent working condition if I am going to do anything with other people. Encourages me, pushes me, and always wants the best for me.
About 65 years old
About 68 years old
By Sue Porter, Bud's niece after his death.
89 years old
Bud and Jalaine shared a joint graveside service on September 30th, 2017 after the death of Jalaine.
89 years old
A neighbor boy once said to Bud, "When you die, they will find you upstream". No truer words were spoken. He loved people, talking, sports and family.
Quotes - written by Jalaine Albiston Robbins