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Art, Leah, Melanie and Shawn,

 

I'm so sorry for the loss of Robin. Robin was a very loving person and will be sorely missed by the entire family. All of you are in my prayers and if you need me I'll be there for you.

 

 

Paul

 

Art, Leah, Shelby, Keith, Melanie, Audrey and Shaun,

We are with you all in love and spirit during this hardest time of your lives.

Robin was a very special sister-in-law and aunt.  We will always have a spot for her in our hearts.

Love to all,

Chuck and Anne

Joe and Yuko

Matt

Michelle

Nicole and Rolf

So I have been thinking of the most perfect thing to say and what I have figured out is that is just not possible. I knew Robin through my best friend Melanie. Robin was so nice to me and very real, called it like she saw it and didn't look back. I love that!! I remember when Audrey was born and she came in the hospital room she almost ran me over with her scooter to get to Audrey with no apologies either. I thought that was great. Very spunky lady. My heart goes out to the whole family those I am around and those I have never met. Robin was a force and she will always carry that force around the ones she loved the most. I'm very sadded by her lost, and wish I had some magic way to say time will heal any pain you are feeling. But I think that would not be true, that the pain will come and go and the memories will be great one day and make you smile and then make you cry and back to laughing. And there is nothing wrong with that. I think of you all often, Art, Melanie, Leah, Shelby, Audrey, Shaun and the rest of the family. You guys are in my heart and wish you all the best.

    Technically, I was Robin's boss for many years.  I say "technically" because it was not always clear who was in charge.  Here are the two things that stand out most in my mind about Robin:

    First, she could get really mad at me.  When she did, thunderbolts and daggers came from her eyes and it was like all the powers of the world were coming down on me.  If I said, "you're right, I screwed up," all of that anger immediately passed.  Whatever I had done was in the past and of no concern ever again.  If I was in the right, and she was wrong, I could make fun of her, and that would stop her in her tracks.  I'd then make another joke, and she would smile, and grumble at the same time, and whatever she had been mad about was completely over.   We didn't let each other get away with anything, and I like to think we helped each other mature--and had fun doing it.

   The other think that stands out in my mind is how fiercely Robin loved her family.  They were a constant presence at the office--in spirit if not in form.  Robin was always talking about her husband, daughters and son.  As committed as she was to her job, there was never any doubt that her family was the center of her life.   They were lucky to have her, and she knew she was lucky to have them. 

   I don't pretend to know where Robin is now, but wherever it is just became a little brighter and more lively.

 

Rick

Robin and I went to High School together at Kendrick High School.  I really haven't been that close to her over the years as we have lived far far apart.  But, when we were able to get together it was always a joyful time.  She fit in perfectly in our family and has brought much happiness to my brother.  I, also, will miss Robin and my heart felt sympathy goes out to her family.  Keep her in your memories and you will always feel her love.

My heart breaks for your family at this sorrowful time. Please know that your entire family is in my entire family's prayer's.

I had the pleasure of working with Robin for about five years when she was in Alaska.  Since I'm in Portland, the majority of our contact was via email.  I soon learned she was a force to be reckoned with, but that force was always tempered with good humor.  We emailed nearly daily, and I miss her dry wit that always added a light touch to the work day.  After she moved to my state, we were able to get together for lunch on a day she came up here for a medical appointment.  I was struck by how good she looked:  rosy cheeks, lost weight.  At that lunch, I had the pleasure of meeting Art and Melanie and her family.  I will treasure that lunch as it's the last time I saw Robin.  My thoughts and prayers are with the Viens family, and I will always remember Robin as a bright spot in my work day.  My sympathies to all of you.

Robin was one of the first friends I made when I moved to Anchorage from Baltimore.   I interviewed with her for a job at LBB and we hit it off right away.  I consider her one of my lifetime friends no matter where she is.   I missed her when she moved to Oregon but email was a wonderful way to keep in touch.  I will now miss those emails and of course will always miss her.  When I think of Robin it brings a smile to my face.  She had a way with words and always made me laugh.  I only hope now she is in a good place.  My thoughts and prayers are with her family, but I am sure they have many many wonderful memories.      

The loss of a loved one is the sadest of times, but also the happiest of times in that you know that person is now happy, healthy and loved forever and forever in the arms of the lord. Robin was a wonderful friend, a terrific mother and wife, a loving grandmother and sister; a fighter to the end and a believer always. Steadfast and loving to all who ever had the chance to know her or know of her. I wish much peace to her family and I wish for your memories to be as happy as mine. Love and sympathy to all of you.

I am very sorry for your loss of your loved one. I am sure Robin was loved so much and in so many ways. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.