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My dad and I had our differences. But I have fond childhood memories especially surrounding holidays.
Dad loved holidays. Especially Easter and Christmas. Every Easter he would go all out on Easter baskets. They were packed full of little surprises and giant bunnies. He would be so happy watching us tear down the stairs and run to get our personalized Easter baskets. The chocolate or white chocolate bunnies were the really big fancy ones and always were the highlight of our baskets.
Then there was Christmas. I think this was my Dad's favorite holiday. He and my older brother Chris would lock themselves away in the wood shop in the basement a couple weeks before the day. We never knew what... they were making. It was always top secret. Then on Christmas morning (6am!) we had to wait upstairs until we heard our Dad playing Santa, coming to bring our gifts. We could only go downstairs when we heard a loud "HO! HO! HO!" in a distinctive W.C. Fields impersonation. One year I ran downstairs to find a beautiful hand-made puppet theater. I still have a strong love puppets because of that gift from my Dad and brother. Each year they locked themselves in the workroom and made each of us a very special gift.
The joy on his face during these holidays was infectious. He loved to give people gifts. It made him so happy to spread happiness around.
Rest in peace.Read more
Dad loved holidays. Especially Easter and Christmas. Every Easter he would go all out on Easter baskets. They were packed full of little surprises and giant bunnies. He would be so happy watching us tear down the stairs and run to get our personalized Easter baskets. The chocolate or white chocolate bunnies were the really big fancy ones and always were the highlight of our baskets.
Then there was Christmas. I think this was my Dad's favorite holiday. He and my older brother Chris would lock themselves away in the wood shop in the basement a couple weeks before the day. We never knew what... they were making. It was always top secret. Then on Christmas morning (6am!) we had to wait upstairs until we heard our Dad playing Santa, coming to bring our gifts. We could only go downstairs when we heard a loud "HO! HO! HO!" in a distinctive W.C. Fields impersonation. One year I ran downstairs to find a beautiful hand-made puppet theater. I still have a strong love puppets because of that gift from my Dad and brother. Each year they locked themselves in the workroom and made each of us a very special gift.
The joy on his face during these holidays was infectious. He loved to give people gifts. It made him so happy to spread happiness around.
Rest in peace.Read more
August 28, 2025
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A very interesting gentleman, fellow veteran, our golf partner, see you at the 19th hole. Rest In Peace.
Jack H
Jack H
February 28, 2025
A life well lived and to the fullest, with many memories created and shared together that will be forever cherished. May your soul rest in eternal peace. LyPoor.
February 20, 2025
White Florist's Choice was purchased for the family of Robert Poor by City of Minneapolis CPED Development Services. Send flowers
February 18, 2025
An art historian who really wanted to understand the making process… must have been the Jazz! 🙏🙏❤️❤️💥🔥🐢
February 17, 2025
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The faculty and staff of the University of Minnesota Department of Art History send condolences. May his family be comforted knowing that Professor Poor inspired many students.
February 16, 2025
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May God grant Robert Poor eternal peace. Though I never had the chance to meet you in person, you blessed our family with a wonderful person—Uncle Steve Poor. Your legacy lives on, and you will always be remembered.
February 16, 2025
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February 15, 2025