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Robin Quist Gates

Redwood City, California

Nov 10, 1927 – Mar 21, 2021 (Age 93)

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BORN
November 10, 1927
DIED
March 21, 2021
AGE
93
LOCATION
Redwood City, California

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Robin Quist Gates Robin Quist Gates, known as "Binnie" by family and friends, died peacefully at home in Woodside, California on March 21, 2021. She was 93 years old. Those who knew Binnie knew her humor, grace and generosity. She contributed widely and quietly to local universities, animal...

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Dear Cathy, Butch, and Family, I am so sorry to hear of Binnie's passing. Your Mom was such a lovely woman; I often think about the fun times we spent together when Barb and I would go up to Woodside. Our conversations were always interesting, fun, and abounding with laughter!! Binnie was definitely one of a kind, a true inspiration whose light shown on everyone around her. Cathy I am so lucky to have known your Mom but our time together was way too short. Such a strong woman will never...

I first met Binnie in the summer of 1970 between junior and senior year of high school. Till then I don't think I had never met a woman possessed of such equal parts beauty, grace, and, well, something bordering on brutal honesty -- my first school-boy crush! Elegant and beautiful, yes, but Binnie suffered no fools and could take charge when she had to -- and, of course, she had to; the Tripp Rd house was a rambunctious place full of rowdy teens, Bob, Peter, and Cathy. And, Sarah, while...

I remember her as a very nice lady. I babysat the two Quist daughters many decades ago. My condolences to her family and friends. May she rest in peace.

Binnie was a most beautiful person in and out just like her beautiful sister Jean Somers may they RIP

I'm am just so sorry to hear this news. Binnie was always warm, loving, kind to myself when I'd see her over the years. This makes me so sad...one of the last of the "Old Stanford Gang"....but, what an awesome life Binnie lived. Job well done Binnie Quist Gates!