Robin Lynn Hall

Robin Lynn Hall

Robin Lynn Hall, beloved wife, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away on December 29, 2009 after ten years of intermittent treatment for breast cancer. All who provided treatment for her were impressed with the way she maintained an active and successful business and personal life.
Robin was born in San Angelo, TX on November 26, 1954. She moved to Okinawa, Japan where she graduated from Kubasaki High School in 1972. Over the next year, Robin attended college in San Angelo, TX, and Albuquerque, NM, before committing to the study of music at Brigham Young University where she earned a Bachelor's degree in 1977. Robin's first profession was teaching in the Music Department at Mont Harmon Junior High School in Provo, UT. While there, Robin expanded the school's music program to include theatrical productions, introducing a new generation to the delights of the stage.
In 1984, Robin decided to try a different professional path, obtaining her Master's degree in Human Resources. A Master's degree in Music followed in 1992. After working for county government in Salt Lake City, UT, Robin moved to Washington State to become the Personnel Manager for the Sno-Isle Libraries. She was also the Choir Director for United Methodist Church, in Marysville, WA. In 1997, she was named Director of Human Resources for the City of Lynnwood, WA. Robin applied her vast experience and commitment to the HR field by serving as Executive Vice President of the National Public Employer Relations Association, President of the Washington Public Employer Labor Relations Association and Distinguished Chapter Member of the Northwest Human Resource Management Association.
Robin's passion for life expanded far beyond her work. A world traveler, she explored many foreign lands. She was drawn to the stage as a patron or a performer. Robin began performing at age seven and over the years acted in many roles, including Big Mama in "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof". Recognized for her versatile, beautiful singing voice, she sang back up and played bass guitar in a college all girl rock band. Her main focus remained choral music however, performing with many groups over the years, including Brigham Young University's A Cappella Choir, the Tallis Scholars summer programs, and most recently the Seattle Choral Company, where her fellow 1st Sopranos relied on her strong voice to hit high C notes.
Robin also lent her speaking voice to those unable to speak for themselves. An avid animal advocate, Robin headed the PAWS Action Legislation Committee in 1991, served on the Everett Animal Control Advisory Board, and was a member of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, the Humane Society and the National Society of Musicians for Animals, among other animal groups. She had many "furry children" over the years who no doubt were waiting for her with tails wagging when she left this world for the next.
Robin is survived by her husband, Larry Rasmussen, of Shoreline, WA; mother Betty Jo Hall, of Yuma AZ, father, Charles Neal Hall "Jack", of San Angelo, TX; brother, Charles Michael Hall "Mike"; half-brother, Jim Hall "Pep"; nephew, Jason Hall; and many friends who will miss her always.
A celebration of Robin's life will be held on from 2 - 4 p.m., March 13, 2010 at Shoreline Unitarian Church, located at 14724 1st Ave NE, in Shoreline, WA.
Remembrances may be made in her honor to PAWS, www.paws.org, The Seattle Choral Company, www.seattlechoralcompany.org, or the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, www.komen.org.