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Robin Voorheis Obituary
INTERLAKEN - Robin L. Voorheis, of 8719 Rt. 89, Interlaken (formerly of Cortland and Groton), passed away at home early Saturday morning, May 31, 2008, at the age of 40.
Born in Auburn, New York on August 4, 1967, Robin was the daughter of Harry and Barb Weber of Trumansburg. Robin graduated from the Homer High School, and with tremendous determination later in life, while juggling family and career, earned her Bachelors degree.
She worked at Wendys and Wend Central in Cortland before accepting a Teacher's Aide position at the Groton Elementary School. Robin was clearly in her element while in the classroom harboring a concern for each child like they were her own. When Robin moved from Groton to the Interlaken area seven years ago she continued dedicating herself to teaching children through her Teacher's Aide positions at Franziska Racker Center and later at South Seneca Elementary School. Placing the needs and concerns of others first was an inborn trait that was a deep part of Robin's essence. She nurtured her children, husband, family, and close friends selflessly-giving all, asking nothing in return. In 2008, Robin was awarded the Mamapalooza Motherhood Foundation's "Mother of the Year" award.
Robin had a deep affection for animals, especially horses. She also enjoyed softball, gardening, hunting, and in keeping with the family tradition, camping. She was a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Interlaken and Tompkins Community Action.
In addition to her parents, Robin is survived by her husband, Stacy D. Voorheis; a daughter, Rachel Linda Shorts; one son, Ivan Dominic "Nicky" Shorts; and stepson, Derek James Voorheis; a brother, Harry C. (Jamie) Weber; four sisters, Cheryl (Rick) Reynolds, Kelly (Shawn) Voorheis-Brimhall, Heidi (Scott) Sherwood and Heather (Bill) Hughes; father-in-law, Jim (Rose) Voorheis; mother-in-law, Janet (Elwood) Hulbert; two sisters-in-law, Sheila Voorheis and Susan (Darryl) Griffin; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family extends a heartfelt thank you to her many friends who have shown continued support throughout Robin's courageous battle with breast cancer. Through your loving memories Robin will continue to live.
The family will be present to receive friends on Tuesday, June 3, from 5-8 p.m. at the Ness-Sibley Funeral Home, 23 South St., Trumansburg.
Services will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 4, at Christ Lutheran Church, County Road 153, Kidder's Landing, Interlaken, with the Rev. Robert Foote officiating.
In lieu of flowers, those who wish to make a contribution in Robin's memory are asked to kindly consider the education fund which has been established for Robin's children. To make a contribution to this fund, please make a check payable to: The Robin Voorheis Education Fund and mail to: Tompkins Trust Company, P.O. Box 702, Trumansburg, NY 14886.
For additional information, please contact the funeral home at 1-888-534-5446 or www.ness-sibley.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robin Voorheis
Wendy B
May 30, 2017
I'm still thinking about you Robin. You were loved! And now you are being loved by Jesus!
I miss you.
Randi Cole
June 25, 2008
My deepest sympathy to the family. Robin was a high school friend. I hold her memories in my heart. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless.
Michele McCann (Zodikoff)
June 25, 2008
To Robin's family:
I cannot believe my eyes, reading about Robin. We were so close in high school, drifted apart a few years later. I called her last Christmas and she told me about her beautiful children, and the wonderful man she planned to marry. She was so happy and you could hear the love in her voice when she talked about them.
I am so sorry for your loss.
love
Michele
Susan johnson
June 14, 2008
Dear Stacy, kids and rest of family. My deepest and sincere condolences. Robin was a great human being.
Much love,
Susan Johnson
Tammy Weinerth Simmons
June 10, 2008
Kelly and family,
My thoughts and prayers go out to all you in this time of sadness. I am so sorry for your loss.
Bob & Liz Gobla
June 8, 2008
Dear Harry , Barb & family,
It is with heart felt saddness that I send you this message of condolence over the passing of your daughter, Robin. Although I never met her, I feel sure she was a bright light in your lives and of those she touched. In the difficult days ahead, please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love and friendship,
Bob & Liz Gobla
1988 Four of the Weber girls; Cheryl Ann, Heather, Kelly & Robin
June 5, 2008
Robin in 1995 with her horse & her Cousin Codi
June 5, 2008
Debi Schurr
June 5, 2008
Robin is always family in my heart. I will forever treasure the many family visits. Getting to know Robin as a child and then a young woman leaves me many wonderful memories. I’ll remember often how she shared her love of horses with my children. Thank you Robin! I send my prayers and heartfelt love to the Weber Family and all of Robin’s family.
Carol Osborne
June 5, 2008
My deepest sympathy for Robin's children and husband, Stacey (my nephew). Also, to her Mom & Dad, whom I met in Florida about 2 or 3 years ago. I am Aunt Carol in Florida.
My prayers go out for all of you and her siblings as well.
She was a beautiful person inside and out.
Robbi (Bert) Conklin
June 5, 2008
I wish to extend my deepest sympathies to all family and friends. Robin Weber was a very dear friend of mine, but we lost touch over the years and I am sorry to say that I was not aware she was ill until it was too late. I worked with her at Wendy's, just her and I at the start, then of course we got each other involved in many years of softball for the Dark Horse Tavern among other places. When I was going through a rough patch, her and Danny took me in as a roommate and then later in life, she let my son and I rent her carriage house behind hers, near the hospital in Cortland, this is who she was to me, always ready to give a helping hand to anyone in need. I did speak with her later on and found out she was engaged and soon to be married again, I am sure her husband is everything thing that she said, kind, caring and great with her kids, she thought the world of you. You all should be very proud of what a wonderful person and mother she truly was, and she will be greatly missed. Please don't ever lose touch with your friends, always make the time. Love you Robin, Bert
Fred & Kathy Osborne
June 4, 2008
Stacy & Family.
Our heart's our heavy with your loss. Our thought's & prayer's are with your family.
Dale & Karen Updike
June 4, 2008
Cheryl,(Rick & girls)
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very difficult time.
Mike "Sully" Sullivan
June 3, 2008
Dear Weber's
May God bless You all. My thoughts and prayers are with You.
Kelly- If You and Robin hadn't cut my 'ponytail' off, we'd be doing it now!
Angie & Joe Knapp
June 3, 2008
Our thoughts & prayers are with you all in this time of sorrow. Rejoice with the many great memories and keep her smile close to your hearts!
Karin, Joe and Cierra
June 3, 2008
Stacy, Nicki, and Rachel,
We are so sorry for the loss of Robin/MOM. She was a beautiful woman with a beautiful spirit and we are all better people to have known her. We love you guys and if there is ever anything you need, we are here. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
elizabeth adams
June 3, 2008
You have my heart felt sympathy for your loss of Robin. May you all find peace in time.
Sincerely;
Elizabeth Voorheis-Adams & Jason Adams , Cortland, NY
Amy Hughes and Butch McComb
June 3, 2008
Our thoughts are with all of Robin's family at this most difficult time. Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss of such a special person in your lives. May you cherish the time you had with her and the many memories that you shared.
Julie, Darryl, Andrea, Nic Hall
June 3, 2008
To Robin's Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Robin became our friend while working at Wendy's and even though we moved away we would always come back to see her and the kids. Robin has always had a big heart and much love for all she knew. We will very much miss her.
Jennifer Drey
June 3, 2008
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
With sympathy and love,
Jennifer Drey (close friend of Kelly Brimhall)
Mary Ann & Merritt Compton
June 3, 2008
Stacy, Cheryl, Susie and family,
We want to express sincere sympathy to all of you in this deep loss. I regret that we never had the priviledge of knowing Robin but our hearts hurt for you all.
Bob & Shelley Cone
June 3, 2008
Your thoughts are with us threw these times of trials. We wish piece for Robin and all those who's lives were touched by her.
susie ripley
June 3, 2008
Robin's family,
My thought's and prayer's are with you all. I had the wonderful pleasure in working with Robin at Groton Elementary. She was a loving and caring person and good friend. She will be missed by many. God is lucky to have her in his care.
Susie Ripley, Cartersville,Ga.
Hope Meehan
June 3, 2008
Our thoughts, prayers and love are with all of you during this difficult time.
John, Hope, Jimmy, and Patrick
Matt & Tracee Starner & family
June 3, 2008
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dan Billet
June 2, 2008
I got to know Robin through Kelly. We didn't hang out a whole lot since I live far away but it was enough for me to get to know her and really like her and enjoy the time we spent together. One thing she did that I will never forget and always hold dear - she and Kelly were at some bar (sorry, can't remember the name) where they had live music and people took photos of the crowd that were posted on the internet. So I get an email from Kelly with this link to a photo of her and Robin holding a sign that said "We love you Dan". Kelly said it was Robin's doing. Wow. I was so moved. And I am so sorry and stunned ... at a loss for words...
Ted, Mindy, Samantha and Casey Dudgeon
June 2, 2008
The entire family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May you find comfort in the memories that you have of Robin and your times together. Know that she will always be watching over you as you now have a special guardian angel. God bless you.
Trudy Updike
June 2, 2008
To Robin's Family, Words could never express how my heart aches for you in the pain of your loss. I pray you feel God's comforting presence holding you close. You have been, and will continue to be, in my thoughts and prayers.
Charles and Holly Kolendowicz
June 2, 2008
Dear, sweet Robin was a great loss to everyone that knew and loved her. I remember her love for animals especially horses. I told of these memories to Holly many times. I believe Holly knew and loved her also. It will be hard not to be sad especially at our upcoming event. Our prayers go out to everyone. Love, Charlie & Holly
Rick Tanagretta
June 2, 2008
To Robins Whole Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I am truely saddened by your loss. She was a wonderful woman that touched alot of people. May the happy memories of Robin live on in all of you forever.
Mike McEvoy
June 2, 2008
My thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathies go out to the entire Voorheis family.
Anne Bush
June 2, 2008
Robin, you were the greatest to work with...you made such a difference with Jeremy. AB
Laurie Fort
June 2, 2008
Dear Family of Robin,
Words cannot express how very sorry we are in the loss of your daughter, your mother, and your wife. She was very special to us at South Seneca Central School, and the friendships we all made, that seems would last a lifetime. She was an amazing presence amongst us, and the "little things" she did always made us smile. We had a running joke that Robin got an M.B.A. (Master of Bulletin Board Art) and her creativity she showed in putting together the children's art displays. (everything was perfectly lined up, that few of us could master, and artfully decorated)
We too, struggle in loosing her, she was one of a kind, in the most amazing ways. May you have family and friends that keep you together, during this difficult time, and love each other everyday. You are in my families thoughts and prayers.
Laurie Fort and Family
Joe & Melissa Champagne
June 2, 2008
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Cindy Haviland Jim Walker
June 2, 2008
To Robin's whole family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are deeply saddened.
sherri kelly
June 2, 2008
To the whole family,
our thoughts and prayers are with you all .
John and Grace Limoncelli
June 2, 2008
Please accept our sincerest sympathy, and know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
June 2, 2008
Nicky and family,
The entire South Seneca wrestling family extends our love and sympathy to you during this time of loss. Robin was a joy to be around and we are deeply sorry. May your happy memories help you through the days ahead!
Traci Rappleye
June 2, 2008
Robin, you will always be in my thoughts and prayers. You touched my heart along with many others. You will be greatly missed by all. We all love you.
Jeff & Jennie Wells
June 2, 2008
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss.
We will miss Robin.
Donna Hallett
June 2, 2008
I saw Robin recently. We were able to share a hug. I remember her quick step, nice smile, and her gentle way with the children in her care. When she was at work she didn't complain about her health. She was here to work. I have missed seeing her at school, and my heart is sad, but I am happy to have known her.
Karen Williams
June 2, 2008
Robin will be greatly missed. I consider myself very blessed to have known her and been a freind and co-worker. I am also very glad that my daughter is freinds with Rachel. I hope all can take comfort in the fact that her suffering is over. We can all keep her alive in our hearts and memories. May God help you find peace.
Niki Hoffman
June 2, 2008
My sincerest sympathies to the whole Family! May she rest in peace.
Kelly Brimhall
June 2, 2008
Stac, Rachel and Nikky,
We love you guys and we will always be here for you...For Ever!!
Love Always,
Kelly, Shawn, Taylor, Ryan and Jessica.
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