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Karen Robinson
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July 21, 1953 ~ June 20, 2012 |
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July 11, 2012 |
 Karen
Dianne Robinson, 58, passed on June 20, 2012, in
Seattle, Washington after a brief illness.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. at Grandview
Cemetery in Bonners Ferry on Saturday, July 21.
Karen was born on July 21, 1953, to Wayne and
Penny Robinson. Karen lived in Highland Flats
during her childhood years. After graduating
Naples Elementary and Bonners Ferry high school,
Karen moved to Spokane and attended Kelsey-Baird
Secretarial School. Karen then returned to
Bonners Ferry and worked at the Sheriff’s office
as a dispatcher. After five years, Karen moved
to Spokane and did social work for a short
while.
Following her heart to Denver in 1982, Karen
began working at the first of many law firms.
After less than two years in Denver, Karen
returned to the Northwest, moving to Seattle,
where she lived until her passing.
While in Seattle, Karen worked for numerous law
firms as a paralegal, ending her career as a
very valued employee at Bendich, Stobaugh &
Strong. Although committed to her career, she
also dedicated her life to many of her other
passions.
Karen touched numerous lives through her
volunteer work at the Crisis Clinic and at St.
Mark’s cathedral. Karen was a wonderful quilter,
and loved crafting beautiful designs for her
family.
She was also dedicated to her pets, and was
proud to be owned by several kitties during her
life.
Karen is preceded in death by her parents and
numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
She is survived by her two brothers, Ken
(Charlotte) Robinson and Duane Robinson, as well
as two nieces Susan Robinson (Dennis Budd) and
JuliAnn (Dustin) Issler and a nephew Nick
(Kellie) Robinson, and beloved great-nephews and
nieces: Etta and Oliver Budd; Lucas and Austin
Issler and Layna, Kate and Eli Robinson. Karen
is also survived by many dear friends including
Lynette, Paul and their daughter Maddie; Greg
Brady, Cher and Bonnie. |
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