Herbert Laurence Robinson, 49

Herbert Laurence Robinson joined our Lord on June 24, 2010, surrounded by family and friends, after losing his battle with esophageal cancer. He was born Dec. 14, 1960, in Kalispell to Ralph and Darlene Robinson. Herb is survived by his devoted wife, Debbie; son, Eric; stepchildren, Tim Thompson, Jennifer Aldrich and Matthew Aldrich; brothers, Raymond Robinson, Bill Robinson, Kevin Robinson and Cliff Robinson; sisters, Dorothy Robinson and Wanda Robinson-Little; nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Herb spent his entire life in the Flathead Valley, working beside his brothers, building the Robinson Corporation and running Robinson Tree Farms, demonstrating his incredible strength and outstanding work ethic, which are among the Robinson traits. He was a kind, loving and outspoken man, who loved to strike up new conversations, especially with people while selling Christmas trees in Salt Lake City and fireworks in Hungry Horse. He loved the outdoors, four-wheeling with his son, Eric, hunting, fishing, mining for gold and being the president of the Northwest Montana Gold Prospectors Club. Herb had a great sense of humor and a strong, boisterous laugh that also made you laugh when you heard it. Above all, his main enjoyment was his son, Eric. He was a good husband, father, brother and friend, loved by many, and he will be missed by all. Public visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Monday, June 28, at Buffalo Hill Funeral Home. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 29, at Our Savior s Lutheran Church, 401 Seventh St. W., in Columbia Falls, with a reception following.