M.D. Robinson Don George
Robinson, George “Don”, M.D., 77, local pediatrician, died Sunday, December 4, 2005. Dr. Robinsons viewing will be at noon, Friday, December 9, with the service following at 2:00 P.M., both at Downing Lahey Mortuary East, Survivor: nephew, Gary Kennedy of Wichita.
Viewing will be at noon, Friday, December 9, with service following at 2:00 P.M., both at Downing Lahey Mortuary East.
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Dr Robinson was my pediatrian when I was a child. I had pnemonia when I was in the 1st grade and missed quite a bit of school. He kept me out of the hospital and made sure to give me lots of free ice cream cone cards. He was a gentle doctor and a good soul. He will be missed.
Dr. Robinson was one of Wichita’s finest doctors my brother and I were both patients of his. When my brother was born he was a very sick baby and was in and out of the hospital many times. My mom has told me how Dr. Robinson saved my brothers life, how he went to court for them and how he would walk the halls holding my brother and just cry right along with him. When I was a preteen I caught an illness that came over from Cuba (Dr. finally found out) but I was very very ill for about two weeks. Every day for the first week I was in the Dr.s office having blood drawn so he could figure out what it was and how to treat it. He NEVER gave up and finally found it. I believe to this day that he saved my life as well. My mom really wanted to be at his service today but she has been ill latly and couldn’t get out. As a family we are truly sorry for your loss.
Uncle Dr. Don was indeed a wonderful man. He was not only our uncle but my husband and our childrens Dr. We have many wonderful memories of him .As a doctor he was fabulous. My kids loved going to see him because not only was Uncle Dr. don there , but grandma was too. It was more like going to families house instead of the doctors office. He always had something special waiting for them. He always made them and myself feel better. He treated many , many patients for free. He was an asset to this community and touched many lives. As an uncle you could always count on him for a noisy gift for the kids , candy, practical jokes, wonderful animated stories and just a great time. He was such a joy to be around. His energy was unmatchable. He will be missed.
Dr. ‘R’ was simply the greatest! Friend, pediatrician, colleague, you name it. I was fortunate enough to choose my pediatrician from experience seeing him at work first hand and never regretted it! He had a special gift, that of being able to reach children and parents in ways no one else could and such a joy to work with!! My 3 children were never afraid to go to Dr. R’s office. His jovial personality and great expertise never failed to reach out and make both parents and children feel as if they were his own!!! He was truly a wonderful addition to this world and will always be remembered with utmost respect and love by this family and greatly missed!! May he rest in peace!! Ray, Nancy, B.J., Jon and Jenny Smith
What a sad time. The passing of such an intelligent, kind, caring, passionate man will leave this community with an empty feeling. I met ‘Doc’ through a mutual friend, and was blessed by calling him my friend. He helped lighten harsh situations and always had a great sense of humor. I always considered myself fortunate to glean so much knowledge and insight from conversations ‘Doc’ and I had. Thanks for everything you did ‘Doc’. May GOD welcome you into eternity with open arms, my friend.
Dear Family: Don Robinson will be very missed.I used to work for his uncle Carl Matzen more commonly known buy family members as .’Uncle Dick’. Don was a good kind friend. I have seen him go out of his way to do so much for so many. God please Grant him eternal life and may your perpetual light shine upon him. Im Jesus Name Amen. Friends: Don Ziegler Rex Gray 316-729-8356 1660 Timothy St, Wichita, Kansas 67212
I’M SO SORRY ABOUT HEARING THAT DR. ROBINSON HAS DIED. HE WAS A WONDERFUL MAN AND DOCTOR,I WAS JUST GOING TO SEND HIM AN CHRISTMAS CARD. HE TOOK WONDERFUL CARE OF MY THREE KIDS AND MY GRANDKIDS BEFORE HE GOT SICK. HE WAS A VERY KIND MAN,I COULD GO ON ABOUT HIM FOR HOURS,HE WILL BE MISS THEY DON’T MADE DOCTORS LIKE HIM ANYMORE.
I was so saddened to hear of Dr. Robinson’s passing. He always made me smile with his booming voice and some candy–even when I was really sick! He was an excellent doctor and took great care of his patients. He will be missed!
In 1978 I was a young, single mother with an 18 month old and a brand new baby- both boys. I found such strength in his manner as a doctor. He directed me with parenting advice that was so valuable! My children looked forward in their visits with him (as did I)and the unique toys in the toy box. He was truly a remarkable human being, showing human kindness in the most common way – humor, and common sense. Our community was so blessed to have had such a wonderful doctor amidst us. My thoughts and prayers are you.
As a former patient of Dr. Robinson’s from birth to college, I am so sorry to hear of his passing. What a gentle and caring man he was with both his patients and their parents. At my childhood visits he always commented on seeing my name in the paper, whether it was for sports or the honor roll, and said how proud he was. He even atttended many games of his patients. He was one of a kind for sure. Wichita was blessed to have Dr. Robinson, he will be missed.
I delivered his paper and was very said to hear about his passing he was a very nice man. My condolances go out to you. Daniel Zimmerman
Dr.Robinson was a very wonderful doctor. We were so glad to find him when we moved to Wichita,Ks. in 1967. Our children Sandra & Scott Berger had a great doctor & friend in Dr. Robinson.
Dr. Robinson and my parents lived in the same neighborhood. He was a neighbor and friend. He was always there when you needed him. Dr. Robinson will be missed.
Dr. Robinson was the pediatrician for our boys from the time they were born. He was a wonderful comfort for a young mother with no family nearby. One day, I took our boys in to see him, and he sadly explained that he found 2 garter snakes and brought them to the office because he knew Larry and Darrel were coming in, but another little boy was ‘contagious’ so had to wait in his office. He saw the snakes and was so excited about them that Dr. wound up giving them to him. How he laughed when I told him that was good, because I am terrified of snakes! When I had a miscarriage a year later, he took the time out of his busy schedule to explain to me why miscarriages happen. I can never put into words how much I appreciated that! His explanation gave me so much comfort in that time of sorrow…I believe it truly enabled me to cope with the loss of our baby…I’m not sure he ever realized how important that was to me. We moved to Colorado for some years, then returned to Kansas, and whenever a young person asked about a Doctor for their babies, I’d tell them ‘I can tell you the best in town! Don Robinson!’ He will truly be missed. May God bless you and comfort you!
We were good friends in Roosevelt Intermediate and had fun times. We didn’t see as much of each other at East High but I will always have fond memories of our times together at Roosevelt.
Dr. Robinson saw both Alec and Jim Hay to maturity both in the office and out. He was a steady presence in their lives and a big help to me, since we had no family in Wichita. I especially appreciated his skill as a diagnostician, since we seemed to come up with some unusual maladies, and his personal warmth made troublesome times easier to bear. I miss both him and VivaLou very much.
A great man will be truly missed. Our ‘Uncle’ Don gave his life to his pratice and community. He was always a jovial man and quick with his sense of humor. He loved children and had a great compassion for troubled youth. I remember looking forward to family gatherings at his home (mostly for Christmas). These family times were full of fun for all of us. Don was my father, Bill Spurlock’s, cousin. He was my Dad’s best man at his wedding and when we were growing up the three Spurlock kids, Mike, Connie & Cherie, always called him Uncle Don. Over the years, he followed us through our childhoods, graduations and even doctored some of our children. There are many stories about this man that all of you can tell. So if you are reading this leave a note of your own, because Uncle Don deserves to be remembered. He was there for all of us when we needed him!