Where The Sidewalk Ends

There is a place where the sidewalk ends
And before the street begins.
And there the grass grows soft and white,
And there the sun burns crimson bright,
And there the moon-bird rests from his flight
To cool in the peppermint wind.

Let us leave this place where the smoke blows black
And the dark street winds and bends.
Past the pits where the asphalt flowers grow
We shall walk with a walk that is measured and slow,
And watch where the chalk-white arrows go
To the place where the sidewalk ends.

Yes we’ll walk with a walk that is measured and slow,
And we’ll go where the chalk-white arrows go,
For the children, they mark, and the children, they know
The place where the sidewalk ends.

by Shel Silverstein


Stanley Floyd Robertson, age 92, passed away in Gods arms, at Peace of Mind Family Home,on Thursday, July 22, 2010.

He was born July 15, 1918 in the town of Long Beach, California. He served in the U.S. Airforce and attained the rank of Second Lieutenant. On February 5, 1953 he was united in marriage to Audrey Irene Iddins.

Survivors include his sister June Bloxham; children Dale Jones, Karen Steinke and her husband Dale, Tracey Gepner and her husband Michael, Gregory Robertson and his wife Sharon, Stewart Robertson and his wife Toni; eleven grandchildren, Staci, Marrissa, Eric, Janine, Aaron. Andrew, Jordan, Ashley, Madison, Bailey and Justin; seven great grandchildren, Saxton, Samantha, Mackenzie, Macy, Nicklas, Matthew and Kenleigh. In addition to the extended family and friends he was preceded in death by his loving wife Audrey, grandson Todd Jones, brother-in-law Lee Bloxham and son-in-law James Jones.

Stanley had the opportunity to travel the world enjoying many cruises, one being a 75 game BINGO cruise, He made jewelry with gems and stones. But most of all enjoyed his collection of coins, gidgets and gadgets, along with his assortment of out-dated coupon clippings.

He was a man with many great ideas, keeping track of these thoughts with notes on pieces of paper and torn envelopes. Some were reminders and even lists to keep track of lists.  We will always be reminded of him every time we create our own shopping lists.

Stanley was a hard working, honorable and generous man. His family will always keep their fondest memories close to their hearts.

A memorial service will be celebrated promptly at 12:30 P.M., Monday, August 2, at Tahoma National Cemetery, 18600 S.E. 240th Street, Kent, WA 98042.

Forever at Peace

Friends are invited to view photos, get directions and share memories in the family’s online guest book at www.flintofts.com.  Arrangements are entrusted to Flintoft’s Funeral Home and Crematory.