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Thomas Charles Robbins

Thomas Robbins Obituary

ROBBINS Thomas Charles Robbins, 57, of Powell, died unexpectedly, Thursday, September 6, 2007, at home. Retired after 33 years as a Worthington Elementary School teacher. Recently started a real estate career with HER Realtors. Member of Powell Kiwanis. He loved to be with his family and friends. Preceded in death by his father Archie. Survived by wife, Linda; sons, David, Nathan (Sarah), Adam and Michael (Analu) Fairchild; granddaughter, Taegan; mother, Lois "Snip"; brothers, Richard (Polly) and Robert (Karen) Robbins; sisters, Merrily (Mike) Wholf and Shelley Robbins; and many nieces and nephews. Memorial Service will be at 11 a.m. Monday, September 10, 2007, at Powell United Methodist Church, 825 E. Olentangy St., Powell, OH 43065. Arrangements by RUTHERFORD FUNERAL HOME at POWELL, Powell, OH., 614-792-1471. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Make-A-Wish Foundation, www.wish.org. Condolences to www.rutherfordfunerals.com. "Sign the online guestbook at www.dispatch.com/obituaries"

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Sep. 8 to Sep. 9, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Robbins

27 Entries

Terri Berkowitz

September 27, 2007

Dear Linda, I am so sorry to hear about Tom's death. I am very glad that I had the opportunity to get to know the both of you thru bookclub. May your memories bring you comfort. Sincerely,

Matthew Garrett

September 13, 2007

I'm so sorry for your loss. Mr. Robbins was a great teacher and coach who touched many lives in a positive way. I will always remember him as a kind and caring person.

Steve Chappelear

September 12, 2007

As someone who knew Tom on the West Side in the 1960s, it is interesting, but not surprising, to see the warm tributes to him in this Guest Book. He turned out to be exactly how he was as a teenager, bright, funny, supportive, and a wonderful teacher. He will be greatly missed. My sincere condolences to Merrily and the entire family.

susan riedinger

September 12, 2007

TO THE WHOLE ROBBINS FAMILY: I WAS SO SADDEN TO HEAR OF THE LOSS OF YOUR HUSBAND/FATHER. HE WAS SUCH A SPECIAL PERSON.HE WAS MY DAUGHTER'S TEACHER WHEN SHE WENT TO LIBERTY. IT WAS HER FIRST DAY IN A NEW SCHOOL AND HE MADE HER FEEL SO WELCOMED. WE LIVE RIGHT BY THE SCHOOL AND WE WOULD ALWAYS SEE HIM WALKING HIS DOG. HE ALWAYS HAD A HUGH SMILE ON HIS FACE. YOU WILL BE IN MY PRAYERS. SUSAN RIEDINGER

Amy Porta

September 11, 2007

Nate, Linda and family -- I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Taylor Harber

September 11, 2007

Mr. Robbins was one of the best teachers that I had at liberty. When i was in his class he alwas be funny and a relaxed person.

Andrew Quillin

September 10, 2007

Dear Robbins family,
Please accept my deepest sympathies. Mr. Robbins was my fourth grade teacher and middle school wrestling coach. I aplogize for the long passage to come but I'd like to share a few of my many memories of him.
- coaching me every night after school in 4th grade prior to an important wrestling tourney
- driving the Harts, Steve Newcomb, Mike Carey, Danny James,me and others to wrestling tournaments and camps for years
- feeding his pet boa constrictor after school
- success and a lot of fun on our middle school wrestling team
- Mr Robbins making my friends and me sit on side of the pool as punishment(many times) while he lifeguarded at the Worth. pool
- riding in his yellow Porsche
- his ageless appearance. 3 years ago, my brother and I were sitting in the nosebleed section of the south stands of OH Stadium. My brother who hadn't seen him in nearly 20 years, saw a blond man sitting in the west stands at the 35 yard line amongst the other 105,000 people there."Isn't that Mr. Robbins?" I looked in my binoculars and sure enough, it was.
He was a great teacher, coach and friend who was willing to give a tremendous amount of his time to others. We've lost a very special person.
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JAMIE STAUFFER

September 10, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you. Mr. Robins was my 4th grade teacher at Liberty Elementary. He was one of my favorite teachers. I will never forget him.

Julia Johnson

September 10, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you, Mr. Robbins was an excellent teacher at Liberty.

Steve Locklear

September 10, 2007

Dear Robbins Family,

I was extremely sad to hear the news about the sudden death of Coach Robbins. You are in my prayers and I send my heartfelt sympathy. Tom will be sorely missed by all those whose lives he touched. He was such an important and positive influence on me, my teammates and his students. He taught us to work hard, believe in ourselves and do the right thing. As a grown man with children of my own, I realize the profound effect he had on my life and how fortunate I am to have had his leadership.

With affection and deepest condolences,

Steve Newcomb

September 10, 2007

To the Robbins Family,

I was very sad to hear the news about Mr. Robbins. Mr. Robbins had a tremendous impact on so many kids as a teacher and a coach. I often think of all the time Mr. Robbins gave me and the other wrestlers as he packed us all up in his station wagon and drove us to wrestling tournaments all over Ohio. It’s been 28 years since he first introduced me to wrestling and I still have great memories and maintain friendships that are a direct result of all the time Mr. Robbins spent with us. On behalf of myself, Bob and Sean Hart, Steve Locklear, the Batemans, Andy Quillin, Mike Carey and all the other students and wrestlers at Brookside and Perry, we would like to thank Mr. Robbins and give our sincere condolences to Mr. Robbins family.

Cathy Harper Lee

September 10, 2007

Dear Linda my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Tom gave generously to his community and will be deeply missed. May you feel the tenderness of God's embrace as He cradles you through this time.

Sue Scott

September 10, 2007

Very sorry to hear about the loss of Mr. Robbins, my 5th grade teacher with the snake. Thanks to him to dedicate his life to teaching. I actually ran into him a few years ago and he remembered me from the '70's. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Howard Wells

September 10, 2007

Going back quite a few years, but have been thinking of the great memories we all had at Hilltop pool, Hillcrest Baptist Church, the YMCA, and West High School. Tom was a great friend and I send my heartfelt sympathy to Merrilee and Shelly and the rest of Tom's family.

The Yelic Family

September 10, 2007

To the Robbins Faimily~ Tom was a great teacher to our three son's at Liberty Elementary in the 90's. They learned many acadmeic and life long lessons. His students always came first! His gentle smile will always be rememebred. Wtih Our Deepest Sympathy~

Amy Ambrozich

September 9, 2007

Linda, Our prayers are with you and your family at this sad time. Our kids, Katie and Nick both enjoyed time with Tom as their teacher at Liberty. I remember our many chats (at Dr. Stemple's office)while I was expecting the kids and we'd talk about Tom being a teacher and how much he enjoyed being with the kids, so I am glad our oldest two got a chance to enjoy his excitement of teaching. I'll never forget his smile in the halls of Liberty and your kindness through our many chats as our family grew in number. You are in my thoughts and the hearts of many Liberty families...God Bless!

Tara Bartholomew

September 9, 2007

Linda, we are thinking of you and praying for you and your family during this tragic time. Tom was a wonderful man and will be missed by many. With our Deepest Sympathy,
Tara Nick Emily &Ethan Bartholomew

Colleen McPherson

September 9, 2007

Shelley,I am so sorry to hear the news of your brother. Please know that I am thinking of you and your family at this terrible time of loss and grief. My prayers are with you.

Carl Popelar

September 9, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with the Robbins family. I have very fond memories of Tom's 4th grade class at Brookside Elementary in the mid 70's. He taught us to embrace learning as well as living. He touched many lives as a teacher, as a coach, and as a friend. He will be missed by all.

September 9, 2007

To the Robbins Family,

We are neighbors (and friends) of Dick and Polly. Please accept our most heartfelt condolences. Our thoughts are with you.

Michael and Gerie Guirlinger

Mike Starn

September 9, 2007

Mr. Robbins was a great teacher and coach. He will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.

Wendy Besase

September 8, 2007

I was saddened by the news and my heart goes out to you, Linda, and your family. I will be praying for you and your family while you go through these tough times that lie ahead. With deepest sympathy, Wendy.

Beth (Pozzini) Putz

September 8, 2007

I attended Worthington Estates Elementary School, and I remember Mr. Robbins. He was such a likable teacher! I was shocked and saddened to learn of his passing. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Beth (Pozzini) Putz

September 8, 2007

I attended Worthington Estates Elementary School and remember Mr. Robbins. I was shocked and saddened to learn of his passing. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Erickson Family

September 8, 2007

We didn't know you well but you were always a kind and smiling face in our neighborhood. Our thoughts are out to the family in this difficult time.

Scott Newcomb

September 8, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with Tom's family as they go through this difficult time. As a 4th grade student of Tom's in the mid 70's, He truly was a great teacher. Time in his class is one of my favorite memories from Brookside Elementary. He made a difference in my life and countless others.

Kelli DeDent Nathan Smith

September 8, 2007

In deepest sympathy, we are thinking of you.

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