Robin L. Head

Robin Head, a veteran of the Vietnam War and resident of Marana, Arizona, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2025, surrounded by his family.
Robin was born on May 30, 1946, in El Paso, Texas, to Edgar and Sheila Head. He was the eldest of six children and attended Manzano High School before enlisting in the United States Navy in 1964. He retired in 1989 as a Master Chief Boatswain's Mate after a distinguished military career. During his military service, Robin served in six campaigns in the Vietnam War. His duties in Vietnam included rescue diving, search and rescue, and cargo transfer. He spent much of his career at sea aboard various ships and retired as Command Master Chief of Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. After retiring from the Navy, Robin settled in Las Vegas, Nevada, where he worked as a rigging foreman/journeyman for Local Teamsters 631 for 17 years.
Robin married Karen Shultz on September 9, 1966, and together they built a loving home and raised two daughters. Robin was known for his sharp sense of humor and hilarious storytelling. It was not uncommon for his family to be gathered around laughing at an old childhood or Navy story of his. Of all the roles Robin held in life, the one he cherished most was being "Papa" to his six grandchildren. You could always count on him to be in the stands at their sporting events or important moments. He never missed an opportunity to spend time with them.
Robin enjoyed golfing and fishing in his spare time. In recent years, he coached the local high school golf team, finding great joy in giving back to the community through the sport he loved.
Robin is survived by his daughters, Lora Crowley (Ian) and Charleen Proper (Reuben); his beloved grandchildren, Blake Alegret-Proper (Hannah), Alexa Ponce, Molly Proper, Peyton Proper, Owen Proper, and Cera Crowley; and his great-granddaughter, Iris Alegret-Proper. He is also survived by his brothers, Andrew Head (Sue) and Samuel Head, his sister, Barbara Cardis (David), and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his wife, Karen Head; his parents, Edgar and Sheila Head; and his brothers, Zachary Head and Jonathan Head.
Robin will be laid to rest with full military honors at the Arizona Veterans' Memorial Cemetery at Marana on August 22, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Marana High School Golf Team.