Friday, January 31, 2025
24.0°F

Jean Robinson, 80

Daily Inter Lake | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 15 years, 5 months AGO
by Daily Inter Lake
| August 27, 2009 12:00 AM

Jean Robinson, 80, passed away on Monday, Aug. 24, 2009, at her residence in Lakeside. She was born on Oct. 31, 1928, in Winnetka, Ill., the daughter of Andrew Thomas and Harriett Ida (Mohr) Kearney.

Jean was raised in Chicago and received her early education there. She also received her Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Northwestern University in Chicago. She worked as a proofreader for Encyclopedia Brittanica for one year before she was married. She married David Wright Robinson on Nov. 24, 1951, in Winnetka, Ill.

Even though she was born and raised in a large city she was an eager transplant into Montana. She was a Brownie and Cub Scout leader in Libby, and also was active in the Bridge Club and Modern Arts Club charity. She was also regional coordinator of the Heart Fund in 1966 and 1967.

She and David moved to Greenville, S.C., from the fall of 1969 until 1972. At that time they moved back to Great Falls, where Jean was a member of the P.E.O. In 1987, the couple moved permanently to Lakeside, where Jean was very active in the Lakeside Community Club and Bridge Club. She was also secretary - treasurer for the Investment Club. Jean loved all animals, but especially her dogs, which she had throughout her entire life.

She enjoyed snow skiing, hiking, as well as needlepoint and bridge playing. She was a swim team mom and her kids' biggest fan. She went to every concert, sporting event and activity for both her children and grandchildren.

Jean had so many fond memories of family and friends at Crystal Lake cabin and ski vacations with children, grandchildren and friends. She loved being a mother and living in Montana and all that it had to offer.

Jean was preceded in death by her husband, David W. Robinson; sons, Davy, Tommy and Mark; and daughters, Alice and Meg.

She is survived by her daughter, Polly Addison, and John, of Mercer Island, Wash.; her son-in-law, Joe Cielak; daughter-in-law, Sabrina Robinson; and nine grandchildren, Megan, Bennett and David Addison, Sperry Robinson, Louis and Jonny Cielak, and Andrew, Kevin and Crystal Robinson.

Funeral services for Jean will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 28, at Lakeside Chapel in Lakeside, with Pastor Dennis Reese officiating. Burial will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 29, at Highland Cemetery in Great Falls. A reception will follow at 3 p.m. at the Episcopal Church of the Incarnation in Great Falls.

The family suggests memorials be made to the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, FHCRCF, J5-200, P.O. Box 19024, Seattle, WA 98010; or the Mark A. Robinson Memorial Scholarship Fund at MSU Foundation, 1501 S. 11th Ave., Bozeman, MT 59717.

Johnson-Gloschat Funeral Home and Crematory is caring for Jean's family. You are invited to go to www.jgfuneralhome.com to view Jean's guest book, offer condolences and share memories.

MORE IMPORTED STORIES

Jean Robinson, 80
Hungry Horse News | Updated 15 years, 4 months ago
Jean Robinson, 80
Whitefish Pilot | Updated 15 years, 4 months ago
Jean Robinson, 80
Bigfork Eagle | Updated 15 years, 4 months ago

ARTICLES BY DAILY INTER LAKE

January 29, 2020 9:39 p.m.

No headline

The Kalispell Lakers’ annual Batter Up Bash fundraiser begins Friday at 5 p.m., with keynote speakers Jack Morris and Dan Gladden on hand.

April 29, 2018 5:55 p.m.

No headline

Climate change awards announced

Climate Smart Glacier Country announced its Climate Smart Champions during a ceremony at the Earth Day celebration April 21 in Whitefish. Awards were presented to businesses, youth and an individual who are leaders in building local solutions to climate change challenges.

January 30, 2020 9:50 p.m.

No headline

LIBBY – Libby’s Caden Williams scored 14 points and Keith Johnson poured in seven of his nine points in the final quarter to help the Loggers hold off Eureka in non-conference boys’ basketball Thursday, 49-40.