Barbara A. Robins

Barbara A. Robins 1939 - 2011 Barbara passed away at her home in Garden City, Idaho surrounded by her family, following a brief battle with cancer. Barbara was born and raised in Worcester, Massachusetts. She had two sister and a brother. In 1956 she met William (Art) Robins, she was 18 and he 19, they married within 8 months (many said it would never last due to their age), 54 years later they could say they proved them wrong. They were blessed with three children. Mark, Tamme, and Russell. Two daughters-in-law, Kami and Regina and son-in-law Rick. Eight grandchildren, Erin, Keegan, Ashlee, Haleigh, Jace, Riley, Mackenzie, and Sydnie. One great grandson, William. Barbara and Art lived the Air Force life for more the twenty years. Moving many times, from Bangor Maine, to Guam, on to Plattsburgh New York, Washington D.C., and Tacoma, Washington, finally settling in Mtn Home, Idaho. When finished with his Air Force career they both became self-employed, Barb by opening Just for Kids Daycare, and Barbs T.L.C. Daycare. She spent more than 20 years loving and caring for the children of Mtn. Home. Barb loved her many kids and they loved her. In 1998 when they retired, Barb and Art hit the road, traveling in their motorhome from coast to coast, visiting their many friends and family. Their favorite was to winter in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; and summer at the Waters Edge R.V. Resort in Cascade, Idaho. When it came time to park the motorhome, they called Shenandoah Estates in Garden City, Idaho home. Barbara loved her time there, especially the time spent with the ladies of the craft club. A gathering of friends and family for Barbara will be held on May 1st at 2:00 p.m. at the Shenandoah Estates Clubhouse. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be sent to St. Lukes Hospice, of Boise, Idaho; whose outstanding care helped her and the family immensely. A special thank you is sent to Dr. Julie Gunther, Sue Carlstrom, and Pam Harris, whose love and compassion make all the difference.