Life of The Reverend Doctor
Charles P. Robshaw
(17 July 1915 - 1 January 2003)[1]
in the Gideon Pond Chapel
January 6, 2003
Order of Service
Order of Service
PRELUDE
Hymn tunes on the piano
PROCESSIONAL
Just a Closer Walk with Thee (jazz dirge) (words)
WELCOME
OPENING SENTENCES
John 14:1-7
Hebrews 12:1-3
Romans 8:38-39
INVOCATION
HYMN Shall We Gather at the River
THE FAMILY REMEMBERS
Lessons we learned from our Dad, Sara Robshaw Haber
Virtues from a bygone era, Katherine Robshaw Hackney
Acrostic, Charles Matthew Hackney
HYMN The Lord's My Shepherd (words)
SCRIPTURE
Genesis 25:7-11
I Corinthians 9:24-27
II Timothy 4:6-8
Philippians 3:12-14
Mark 10:41-45
SOLO Precious Lord
PRAYERS OF THANKSGIVING
BENEDICTION
RECESSIONAL
Just a Closer Walk with Thee (up tempo)
When the Saints Go Marching In
POSTLUDE Amazing Grace on the bagpipes (words and traditional rendition)
Officiants
The Reverend Dr. Mark A. Bayert
Pastor, Oak Grove Presbyterian Church
The Reverend Dr. Jean Daugherty
Chaplin, Gideon Pond Retirement Home
Pianist
Marilyn Eckerle
Soloist
Fred Kuessel
Jazz Band
Marv Eckerle, Baritone
Joe Schweigert, Trumpet
Leah Robshaw, French Horn
Chuck Watt, Trombone
Matt Robshaw, snare drum
Michael Robshaw, bass drum and bagpipes
Once I found out the secret of the Universe. I have forgotten what it was, but I know that the Creator does not take Creation seriously, for I remember that He sat in Space with all His Work in front of Him and laughed. -- Lord Dunsany, "The Hashish Man"
[1] Dr. Robshaw's last poem was written probably sometime in December 2002. It beautifully reflects his prayer that he not give undue grief and struggle to his family in the manner of his death. In the event, he died peacefully in the early morning after a fun New Year's Eve with Vadis, his wife of 60 years.
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[2] Another tribute, written by William Paul, Dr. Robshaw's good friend and fellow minister, is also available for perusal.
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