Maxine Ruth Robertson

On February 4, 2021 our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great great-grandmother left this earth to be with our Lord Jesus Christ and into the arms of the love of her life, Doyle Robertson.

Mickie was born November 2, 1921 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane, Washington to Earl and Ethil Travis.

One night at the Rainbow Ballroom with her friend, Tootsie, she met an Army soldier who was stationed at Hammerfield Army Base in Fresno, CA. That soldier, Doyle Robertson, swept her off her feet and danced right into her heart. They were married April 10, 1942. Not long after, Mickie found out she was pregnant with their first child and Doyle was shipped overseas, returning stateside in 1946 to meet his 3-year-old daughter who was born in March of 1943. Their son Brock was born March of 1952.

The family moved to Visalia in 1958. Mickie’s greatest accomplishments included: starting the Visalia Volunteer Bureau in 1982; 1983 – 1988 CASA of Tulare County; in 1990, she served on Visalia’s Cultural Arts Commission; and in 1992, she served on the Tulare County Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention Commission. In 1985, Mickie was named Visalia’s Woman of the Year.

Her Family

Daughter, Doylene Mireles, and her husband, Gilbert, of Mesquite, TX. Doylene was formerly married to Don Tate with whom she had two children. Don is married to Carol Tate of Tulare, CA.

Son, Brock Robertson, and wife Cheri. Brock was formerly married to Amy with whom he has three children. Amy is married to John Garcia.

Doylene and Don’s children; Son, Daryle Tate, and his wife, Samantha Frasier-Tate. Daryle and Samantha have two children, Zac and Megan. Daughter, Denee Tate-Armbruster, and her husband, Michael. Denee was formerly married to Glenn Carmona with whom she had a son, Tyler Carmona. Glenn is married to Heide Carmona. Tyler has one son, Loukas Don Carmona.

Brock and Amy’s children; Daughter, Melissa Robertson Mello, and her husband, Tab Mello. Melissa and Tab have three daughters, Katelin Mello Lafaye and her husband, Rodney, Rilee Mello, and Kolbie Mello. Son, Blake Robertson, and his wife, Kasey. Blake and Kasey have six children. Kameron Robertson, Sara Robertson, Brock Robertson, Ally Lane Robertson, Bradyn Robertson, and Ryann Robertson. Daughter, Britnee Robertson Arnett, and her husband, Jesse. Britnee and Jesse have two sons, Austin Arnett and Ethan Arnett.

Mickie is proceeded in death by her husband, Doyle Robertson, and great-grandson, Bradyn Robertson.

Mickie’s last request is a letter she wrote to her family,

“To my family, one day my heart will stop and that will be the end of my body but, not the end of me. I want to say to my children, remember to love one another. Hate is not what you want or need in life.

To my grandchildren, continue to share all your memories of me to your grandchildren and to one another.

To my great-grandchildren and great, great-grandson, listen to the stories and love one another. Continue the legacy of our family.

I will see you all one day in Heaven.

Love, Mom”

She was our Rock. She is our Beloved.