Robin Dawn Henman

Robin Dawn (Campbell) Henman, of Ellis, Kansas died Sunday, October 13, 2024 at HaysMed - Hays.  She was born March 20, 1958, in Gunnison, Colorado. Her parents are Albert B. Campbell (College Station, TX) and Patricia (Welling) Campbell Albrecht (Hays, KS). Robin was preceded in death by her grandparents Albert Beryl Campbell and Roberta (Richardson) Campbell, and Sarah (Lacey) Welling and SA Welling, as well as her stepfather, Gerhard “Gary” Albrecht. Robin is survived by her husband, Perry Henman; son, Isaac Henman (Kenzie); daughter, Sarah Finger (Ian); and grandchildren Jaxon, Remington, Raylan Henman, and Halle Finger, all of Ellis. She is also survived by her brothers Austin Blaine Campbell (Marcie) of Madison, WI; Flint Campbell (Carol) of Arnold, KS; Kyle Campbell (Bun) of Montgomery, TX, sister in law, Jackie Henman, Ellis, KS; and step-sisters Vicki Albrecht of Hays, KS; and Tracy Albrecht-Ilic (Borna) of Inglewood, CA, along with multiple nieces and nephews.

Robin grew up in Gunnison and Delta, CO, Roswell, NM, Scottsdale, AZ, and graduated high school in Manhattan, KS. She received her Bachelor’s in Education and Master’s in Special Education from Fort Hays State University. Robin taught kindergarten in Palco, KS, special education at Roosevelt Grade School in Hays, KS, and special education at Washington Grade School in Ellis, KS. Robin was also the Ellis JH cheer coach for many years. She retired after 33 years of teaching but continued to substitute teach in the Hays and Ellis school districts.

Robin was an active member of the Ellis United Methodist Church (especially Seeker’s Club and High School Fifth Quarter), the Ellis PEO Chapter F.O., and the Ellis Public Library Board. She enjoyed being a tour guide at the Walter P. Chrysler Museum, Ellis County election worker, as well as being a part-time cowgirl. Robin had great fun waitressing at the former GiGi’s Café in Ellis and at Rosie’s Bar & Grill in WaKeeney.

She also enjoyed her daily morning exercise group, FHSU sporting events, babysitting grandchildren, warm beach vacations, sewing and quilting, monthly ladies’ Bunko gatherings, line judging volleyball games, ticket-taking at the visitors’ gate for EHS football games, baking dessert for Ellis Rotary Club, running the Ellis JH and HS games score clock, and, last but not least, changing the outdoor library sign for the monthly book club topic and quote.

Robin was a doer and organizer of all things family and friends. She knew no strangers and lived life to fullest. To know Robin was to know love. She was the greatest and most irreplaceable wife, mother, and Memaw, always seen with a smile and a happy heart.

Funeral Services will be Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 10:00 AM at the Ellis United Methodist Church, 1201 Washington Street Ellis, Kansas 67637 with a memorial visitation from 9 AM until service time at the church. Inurnment will follow the services in the Mount Hope Cemetery.  Memorial visitation will be on Monday, October 21, 2024 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Keithley Funeral Chapel, 400 East 17th Street Ellis, Kansas 67637.

Memorials are suggested to: The Ellis PEO Chapter F.O., and/or The Ellis Public Library in care of the Funeral Home.

Services in care of: Keithley Funeral Homes and Crematory - Keithley Funeral Chapel, 400 East 17th Street Ellis, Kansas 67637.

Memories and words of comfort may be shared on Robin's tribute page at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com