Robert Fillmore

Fillmore, Robert Lloyd Age 88, formerly of Edina, passed away peacefully at the Masonic Home on Dec- ember 15 with family by his side after a long and fulfilling life centered around family. His gentle, generous and caring spirit will be missed by the many lives he touched. He will be remembered for his unwavering love, devotion and care for his wife, Arline, when she needed him most. Bob grew up in Minneapolis, graduated from Washburn High School, attended the University of MN and received his MSEE. Bob served in WWII in the Signal Corps. Bob and Arline married four months after meeting, during the Christmas break from his U of M professorship on December 26, 1952. Bob introduced Arline to downhill skiing on their honeymoon in Aspen, Colorado. They returned each winter and in retirement spent glorious months at their condominium in Snowmass Village, CO. Bob enjoyed dancing with Arline at Zurah Masquers, Lancers, or anyplace with a dance floor and music. Together they attended theater and were contributors to the building of the new Guthrie. Bob's love of Lake Minnetonka started at an early age and he eventually built a home to raise his family on Hardscrabble Point. He was founding chairman of the Lake Minnetonka Conservation District, as well as councilman and mayor of Minnetrista for many years. His love of "the lake" was renewed at an unspoiled spot on Silver Lake, WI. He served there many years as a Lake Association board member and president. "Silver" was the summer home to Bob and Arline and a site of family gatherings for over 25 years. Bob, an Engineer at his core, taught his children as they watched him solve problems by first understanding the facts and showing them how math and science were tools with practical uses, such as installing a dock without waders or hammer. He used his talents to build a career at Honeywell and Research Inc. Bob followed his grandfather into the Scottish Rite of Masonry and was active with the Zurah Shrine where beloved friends added much to his life. Bob was preceded in death by father Harry; sister Harriet Schultz; and mother Elsie. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Arline; sons, Rob (Shelley) Fillmore and James (Barbara) Fillmore; daughter, Anne (Patrick) Hinch; grandchildren, Laurel, Emily, Ben, and Robby; and numerous nieces and nephews. Services will be held 11 AM on Saturday, JANUARY 22, 2011, at the O.E.S. chapel at the Minnesota Masonic Home, 11501 Masonic Home Dr, Bloomington. Washburn-McReavy Edina Chapel 952-920-3996

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Robert Fillmore

December 19, 2010

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Robert Fillmore

December 19, 2010

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