Paul William Robinson was born April 27th, 1942 in Long Beach, California. He grew up in Washington State. After graduating high school, he went on to college to pursue his Doctorate Degree in Psychology. He attended and graduated from Utah State University. While there, he met Carol Spackman, and they were married in the Logan, Utah Temple. Shortly, after graduation Paul and Carol moved to Winnipeg, Canada where he taught at the University of Winnipeg. A few years later Paul and Carol moved to Orem as he became a professor at Brigham Young University. Paul was always a strong BYU sports fan and remained with BYU until his retirement. During most of their years he and his wife raised their family in Spanish Fork, Utah. He was a loving father who strove to teach his family to follow the example of Christ. Paul also loved having fun with adventures and activities with his family and extended family.
During his life, Paul was very active and determined individual. He wrote many books including a number one selling Experimental Psychology Text Book and several books on parenting. He and his wife brought many foster children into their home and touched the lives of many individuals.
Paul was widowed in 2004 when his lovely wife, Carol passed away. Paul loved his wife Carol very deeply and her early passing impacted him greatly. During this lonely and difficult time he and his former high school sweetheart, Linda McClellan, reacquainted and were married. She was a kind lady and loved by the family. After some years Paul was widowed a second time.
Most recently Paul was working on yet another book while giving wisdom and guidance to his family through activities and dinners, and enjoying activities with his family. Although his family is saddened at his passing, they are comforted in knowing he has found joy and peace in reuniting with his beloved wife, Carol.
He is survived by his children Marta Rivera, Michael (& Pollyanna) Robinson, Kit (& Leann) Robinson, Shawn (& Lula) Robinson, (Dave) & Brooke Poulsen. Siblings Kit Robinson and Delores Dow.
Grandchildren 23 (Jaedon, a grandson, preceded him in death).
A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, January 21, 2019 in the Cherry Ridge Ward Building (1129 South 250 West, Salem, Utah). Friends and family may visit with the family on Sunday from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Walker Funeral Home (187 S. Main Street, Spanish Fork, Utah) or at the church on Monday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. prior to the service.
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Casandra Bullock says
January 29, 2025 at 2:36 pmI am one of the children unfortunately put into Paul Robinson’s care in 1993 after he convinced my parents I would be treated for depression. I never heard that he was arrested under the RICO act although there’s plenty of evidence to support that he could have been. After getting treatment from a real doctor, I recovered. Many children put it in his care never did. I’m sure he was loved by his family. My condolences to his children and I hope they learned from his mistakes.
Cassandra says
July 4, 2026 at 9:38 pmHi Cassandra, I was also put into treatment. 26 years later and Im grieving for the little girl that was abandoned to the blue house.
Lost Girl says
February 10, 2025 at 12:13 amHi Cassandra. I too was in his program. I would like to talk to you if possible? My email is AmesHigh8@gmail.com.