Jean Robinson, 80
Jean Robinson, age 80, passed away on Monday, August 24, 2009 at her residence in Lakeside, Montana. She was born on October 31, 1928 in Winnetka, Illinois 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 B.A. in English from Northwestern University in Chicago. She worked as a proof-reader for Encyclopedia Britannica for one year before she was married. She married David Wright Robinson on November 24, 1951 in Winnetka, Illinois.
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, Montana 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, Montana where Jean was a member of the P.E.O. In 1987 the couple moved permanently to Lakeside, Montana 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 through out 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 (John) of Mercer Island, WA; 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 were held on Friday, Aug. 28 at 1 p.m. at Lakeside Chapel in Lakeside with Pastor Dennis Reese officiating. Burial was on Saturday, August 29 at 2 p.m. at Highland Cemetery in Great Falls. A reception followed at the Episcopal Church of the Incarnation in Great Falls at 3 p.m.
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 South 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.