Allen Keith Robertson

Allen Keith Robertson passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2015. He was the son of Grant Martell and Edith Williams Robertson, born June 13, 1928 in Spanish Fork, Utah. Allen was a 28 year veteran of the Salt Lake City Fire Department. He also was a mechanical maintenance worker at Hogle Zoo; he delighted the little children by driving the little train. In younger years he worked at the Alta Ski Resort with his brother Paul, working on the rope tow ski lift, shooting down avalanches and became an excellent skier. Allen had a private pilot's license and flew a Cessna 182. He was an avid backpacker.

Survived by his wife, Jean Burgon Nielsen Robertson; children, Michael (Sue) Robertson; Perry Robertson; Mark Robertson; Deborah (Jeff) McCarthy; Kitt (Laurel) Robertson; Gary Nielsen; Melinda Nielsen; Laurie Hill; many grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 12, 2015 at the Midvale City Cemetery, 450 West 7500 South. A viewing will take place prior to the graveside from 12:45-1:45 p.m. at Goff Mortuary, 8090 S. State Street, Midvale, Utah.