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Madelyn Robertson Obituary

Madelyn Lois "Robbie" Robertson passed away in Los Angeles, CA on September 22, 2010 at the age of 85. She was the loving mother of Fiona Robertson, of Santa Rosa and Randy Robertson, of Los Angeles; sister of the late Frances Takacs, the late John David Wilson and Clara Lou Tschiffely of golden, CO. A native of Pinedale, WY., she was an avid outdoorswoman- skiing, fishing and camping. Madelyn was proud to have completed nursing cadet school during World War II, enjoying a successful career as an RN and retiring from Sonoma Developmental Center in 1987. The family prefers memorials be made to Pets Lifeline, Sonoma Valley Animal Shelter, 19686 Sixth St. E., Sonoma, CA 95476

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Press Democrat from Nov. 17 to Nov. 22, 2010.

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