After Virginia's death last Friday, I realized there was no one in Colorado to write an obituary for her local paper. I thought of writing one here, but decided it is easier to just list some of the events of her life since so many of our younger or distant relatives never knew her or, in some cases, never knew about her at all. With her being among the oldest of the cousins, the younger ones never had a chance to meet her. I'll list the things I know (and feel free to correct me on dates and places).
Virginia Ann Robbins
Born in Genesee Depot, Wis., October 23, 1937
Died in Boulder, Colorado, March 1, 2013
Graduated from Waupaca High School, 1955
Attended North Central Bible College, Minneapolis, Minn. - 1955-1959
After graduating from College worked as a teacher at Kitkatla, British Columbia, Canada. Then worked as a grade school teacher at St. Cloud, Minn.
and at White Bear Lake, Minn., in the mid-1960s
Worked as a school teacher in Nevada, lived in Lake Tahoe, in late 1960s
Also worked as a change girl in Casino (and drove a taxi cab ??)
Retired from her teaching career while in Nevada
Married for a short time to Monte Hurlburt; marriage was annulled, 1970
Lived in Phoenix, AZ, for a time; took courses at Arizona State University
Enlisted in U.S. Army, 1972, stationed at Pentagon, worked there,
lived in a small town in Virginia, near Washington, DC
Returned to Waupaca in late 1970's, worked as secretary at Waupaca Elevator
Moved to Colorado, lived in cities of Longmont, Lyons, Boulder. Enrolled in various college courses at Boulder, and held various jobs. Last job was in housekeeping /maintenance for state university system.
Retired in 2003, moved into apartment at a senior housing complex in Boulder. Was taken by ambulance to Boulder Community Hospital, where she passed away.
By Virginia's request, transported to Ahlberg Funeral Chapel & Crematorium in Longmont where remains were cremated. Her cremains will soon be brought back to Wisconsin and will be buried at Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Waupaca.
Virginia is survived by four sisters: Judy, Luanne, Jeanne, Mary Lee; nieces and nephews: Ryan, Erin, Todd, Jennifer, Sara, Adam, Andrew, Darcie, Courtney, Alison; and her Aunt Stella; and numerous grand-nephews and grand-nieces; and cousins. Preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth and Hannah Robbins, two brothers: David and Leonard Robbins; her sister, Barbara Hass; two nephews: James Robbins and Grant Laib; and her beloved pet cat and companion, Binky.
Virginia Ann Robbins
Born in Genesee Depot, Wis., October 23, 1937
Died in Boulder, Colorado, March 1, 2013
Graduated from Waupaca High School, 1955
Attended North Central Bible College, Minneapolis, Minn. - 1955-1959
After graduating from College worked as a teacher at Kitkatla, British Columbia, Canada. Then worked as a grade school teacher at St. Cloud, Minn.
and at White Bear Lake, Minn., in the mid-1960s
Worked as a school teacher in Nevada, lived in Lake Tahoe, in late 1960s
Also worked as a change girl in Casino (and drove a taxi cab ??)
Retired from her teaching career while in Nevada
Married for a short time to Monte Hurlburt; marriage was annulled, 1970
Lived in Phoenix, AZ, for a time; took courses at Arizona State University
Enlisted in U.S. Army, 1972, stationed at Pentagon, worked there,
lived in a small town in Virginia, near Washington, DC
Returned to Waupaca in late 1970's, worked as secretary at Waupaca Elevator
Moved to Colorado, lived in cities of Longmont, Lyons, Boulder. Enrolled in various college courses at Boulder, and held various jobs. Last job was in housekeeping /maintenance for state university system.
Retired in 2003, moved into apartment at a senior housing complex in Boulder. Was taken by ambulance to Boulder Community Hospital, where she passed away.
By Virginia's request, transported to Ahlberg Funeral Chapel & Crematorium in Longmont where remains were cremated. Her cremains will soon be brought back to Wisconsin and will be buried at Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Waupaca.
Virginia is survived by four sisters: Judy, Luanne, Jeanne, Mary Lee; nieces and nephews: Ryan, Erin, Todd, Jennifer, Sara, Adam, Andrew, Darcie, Courtney, Alison; and her Aunt Stella; and numerous grand-nephews and grand-nieces; and cousins. Preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth and Hannah Robbins, two brothers: David and Leonard Robbins; her sister, Barbara Hass; two nephews: James Robbins and Grant Laib; and her beloved pet cat and companion, Binky.
After Virginia's death last Friday, I realized there was no one in Colorado to write an obituary for her local paper. I thought of writing one here, but decided it is easier to just list some of the events of her life since so many of our younger or distant relatives never knew her or, in some cases, never knew about her at all. With her being among the oldest of the cousins, the younger ones never had a chance to meet her. I'll list the things I know (and feel free to correct me on dates and places).
Virginia Ann Robbins
Born in Genesee Depot, Wis., October 23, 1937
Died in Boulder, Colorado, March 1, 2013
Graduated from Waupaca High School, 1955
Attended North Central Bible College, Minneapolis, Minn. - 1955-1959
After graduating from College worked as a teacher at Kitkatla, British Columbia, Canada. Then worked as a grade school teacher at St. Cloud, Minn.
and at White Bear Lake, Minn., in the mid-1960s
Worked as a school teacher in Nevada, lived in Lake Tahoe, in late 1960s
Also worked as a change girl in Casino (and drove a taxi cab ??)
Retired from her teaching career while in Nevada
Married for a short time to Monte Hurlburt; marriage was annulled, 1970
Lived in Phoenix, AZ, for a time; took courses at Arizona State University
Enlisted in U.S. Army, 1972, stationed at Pentagon, worked there,
lived in a small town in Virginia, near Washington, DC
Returned to Waupaca in late 1970's, worked as secretary at Waupaca Elevator
Moved to Colorado, lived in cities of Longmont, Lyons, Boulder. Enrolled in various college courses at Boulder, and held various jobs. Last job was in housekeeping /maintenance for state university system.
Retired in 2003, moved into apartment at a senior housing complex in Boulder. Was taken by ambulance to Boulder Community Hospital, where she passed away.
By Virginia's request, transported to Ahlberg Funeral Chapel & Crematorium in Longmont where remains were cremated. Her cremains will soon be brought back to Wisconsin and will be buried at Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Waupaca.
Virginia is survived by four sisters: Judy, Luanne, Jeanne, Mary Lee; nieces and nephews: Ryan, Erin, Todd, Jennifer, Sara, Adam, Andrew, Darcie, Courtney, Alison; and her Aunt Stella; and numerous grand-nephews and grand-nieces; and cousins. Preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth and Hannah Robbins, two brothers: David and Leonard Robbins; her sister, Barbara Hass; two nephews: James Robbins and Grant Laib; and her beloved pet cat and companion, Binky.
Virginia Ann Robbins
Born in Genesee Depot, Wis., October 23, 1937
Died in Boulder, Colorado, March 1, 2013
Graduated from Waupaca High School, 1955
Attended North Central Bible College, Minneapolis, Minn. - 1955-1959
After graduating from College worked as a teacher at Kitkatla, British Columbia, Canada. Then worked as a grade school teacher at St. Cloud, Minn.
and at White Bear Lake, Minn., in the mid-1960s
Worked as a school teacher in Nevada, lived in Lake Tahoe, in late 1960s
Also worked as a change girl in Casino (and drove a taxi cab ??)
Retired from her teaching career while in Nevada
Married for a short time to Monte Hurlburt; marriage was annulled, 1970
Lived in Phoenix, AZ, for a time; took courses at Arizona State University
Enlisted in U.S. Army, 1972, stationed at Pentagon, worked there,
lived in a small town in Virginia, near Washington, DC
Returned to Waupaca in late 1970's, worked as secretary at Waupaca Elevator
Moved to Colorado, lived in cities of Longmont, Lyons, Boulder. Enrolled in various college courses at Boulder, and held various jobs. Last job was in housekeeping /maintenance for state university system.
Retired in 2003, moved into apartment at a senior housing complex in Boulder. Was taken by ambulance to Boulder Community Hospital, where she passed away.
By Virginia's request, transported to Ahlberg Funeral Chapel & Crematorium in Longmont where remains were cremated. Her cremains will soon be brought back to Wisconsin and will be buried at Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Waupaca.
Virginia is survived by four sisters: Judy, Luanne, Jeanne, Mary Lee; nieces and nephews: Ryan, Erin, Todd, Jennifer, Sara, Adam, Andrew, Darcie, Courtney, Alison; and her Aunt Stella; and numerous grand-nephews and grand-nieces; and cousins. Preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth and Hannah Robbins, two brothers: David and Leonard Robbins; her sister, Barbara Hass; two nephews: James Robbins and Grant Laib; and her beloved pet cat and companion, Binky.
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