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David Robbins
August 6, 2022
Hi Dad, as the oldest son, I know your 2 children, Janet & Lawrie, both in heaven with you and Mom, and the youngest daughter, Joanne, living in Pa. are thinking of you and praying with you and Mom on your birthday. You are still so vivid in my memory and I thank you for you love, sacrifice, guidance, as I grew into adulthood. Nobody had a better father. Love, David
Joanne
July 30, 2022
I just can´t believe it´s been 14 years. We all love you even more today than we did before you left us. What a wonderful legacy you left behind! I love you and I miss you.
Jody
July 29, 2022
Hi Grandpa. I can´t believe it´s been 14 years since we lost you. We still think of and talk about you often. The stories we have are many. We will never forget you and the love you had for your family. I know you are with grandma and watching down on us all. Please continue to do so. I love and miss you so much.
David Robbins
July 29, 2021
Hi Dad, 13 years ago today, Sue and I got a 6:00 am call from Kaiser that my Dad had passed away. I was just with you at 6 or 7 pm the day before. You had just been admitted. I was serving you dinner. You were out of sorts, but nothing close to passing. What a void you have created in the Robbins family. Jody reminded us all that today is the 13th year. Legacy has offered us all to write to you as we all did in 2008. I miss you very much. Thanks for all your sacrifice, you and Mom were wonderful parents. Lawrie and Janet are with you in heaven. Thank you Jody and Legacy David Robbins
Joanne Beecher
September 1, 2008
To my dear dad,
It's still too hard for me to comprehend that you have left us, that I can no longer pick up the phone to talk to you, or plan a trip to California to see you. You were such a source of strength in my life for so long, and I just know that will never change.
You have left so many lessons for all of us to live by. You have loved us so much that we can now love each other by your example. You brought such humor into our times spent together, so we can now smile just thinking of your funny ways. You loved your wife with remarkable devotion, so we can now strive to do the same. You gave us beautiful music in our home, and now we all can pass that on to our children. You shouldered our problems and encouraged us to never give up, and now we are stronger and able to help our children do the same. Your generosity gave us all the chance to really be a family and connected us in ways that would never have been possible otherwise, and now the cousins will know the importance of family. You changed peoples lives because of your caring ways. How lucky were all of us to be touched by you, to have had a husband, father, grandfather, uncle, boss, and friend like you? So with all of that, I'm going to try to turn my sadness of losing you into the joy of having you in the first place. WE are the lucky ones that had you in our lives and were able to be touched by such a great man.
I love you, Dad. Thank you for being all that you were. Your life will continue to bless us all with the wonderful example you gave us as a man who loved his family above anything else. You've passed the torch. We will run with it!
I love you Dad. More than any words can ever say, I love you.
David Robbins
August 30, 2008
Hello Dad, Soon the guest book will end. It has been great talking to you this way. Jody sent a nice message today didn't she? She sure loves FAMILY!! Sue , Ryder, and I will be with Mom today, Saturday. She gets happy when Ryder is around. She will cry every time she thinks of you. Continue to be by her side.Even if we can't write each day we will still talk. Love you Dad. Dave
Jody Yarnevich
August 29, 2008
We want to keep our loved ones with us forever, and it hurts so much when forever comes too soon. The loss is so great. Suddenly acceptance is required. No permission asked.....
What if the spirit of your loved one has not left you, but has moved inside your heart to live, never to be forgotten? Once we love someone, that person becomes a part of us and remains with us for as long as our memory of them lasts.
Treasure your memories now. Try to focus on the time you did have. Let the blessings that you shared bathe you with love, encourage you with comfort, and inspire you to go on.
Uncle David and family, we have so many memories of Grandpa- the list too long to name. As long as we keep them alive in our hearts and share them with our children, he will never be gone. I love you all so much and even though the miles separate us, you are in my heart.
David Robbins
August 25, 2008
Hi Dad, Just wanted to tell you I miss you terribly each day. You were the one person I so enjoyed talking business with. I will miuss that very much.Mom still needs your comfort.This is the 28th day. Love David
David Robbins
August 21, 2008
Hello Dad, It's David.Today, Thursday, is the 23rd day of your passing. Mom, Joanne,Sue, Linda and me talk each day about you. We really miss you Dad.I miss our Friday night Happy Hour.Tomorrow and every Friday night for the passed 7 years have been an evening Sue and I have looked forward to all day long. Knowing I was going to see you and Mom that early evening brought joy to me.Mom still needs your help, she really misses you.Keep us all safe and don't forget Ryder, we will teach him of his great and wonderful Great-Grandfather. Love Dave
Dylan Yarnevich
August 14, 2008
Grandpa Robbins,
Have a good time in heaven. I love you.
Nicholas Yarnevich
August 14, 2008
Grandpa,
Even though I only met you a couple times, I still love you very much. Thank you for giving me your trumpet. I think I can play it in 4th grade. I will miss you. I love you.
Davey Robbins
August 11, 2008
Hi Grandpa, my memories of you are with such love and laughter, our times together were such a JOY, and they will never be forgotten!!You truly were the Grandfather every Grandson should have. Our family was so blessed with your love and generosity! You will always be with me Grandpa!! God Bless, Davey
Joanne Beecher
August 10, 2008
Hi Daddy. What do you say when something like this occurs? No amount of words can express the loss we all feel. For me, you were the man in my life that stayed constant with his love and his devotion to my well being. You were my rock, my hero, my friend. You gave all of us more to strive for in our own lives because of what we saw you accomplish in yours. The pride I feel in being your daughter far exceeds anything you can imagine. I know that Jody and Jerry would not be the people they are had it not been for your example. You were a father to them as well as a grandfather. I'll never forget when we lived with you in Portland, watching you come home after a long day at work to two little kids wanting their grandfather's attention. You sat with them on your lap every night to read stories and we all sat on the floor playing games together. How could anything surpass your love of family? Yes, You are MY HERO!!! I'll miss you Dad. You will forever be in my heart and your influence will live on and on through your grandchildren, and even your great grandchildren. Your story is epic and will be told for generations to come. I love you, Dad. You knew your place in our hearts and now that space will continure to grow as we relive all our memories of you and try to cope each day with your loss. I can't touch you, but I CAN feel you all around me. Thank you for being the Dad of all Dads. Thank God for giving you to me!
Grandpa showing Nick how to play the trumpet. All of us at the Japanese steakhouse. 2005
Jody Yarnevich
August 9, 2008
Grandpa, I'm back in Pennsylvania now and somehow this all seems more final. I know you're in a better place free from suffering and pain, but it's so hard on those left behind. I was privileged to be with Grandma this last week and to witness first hand the residents and staff who came to console her. They all had such fine things to say about you. It was an honor for me to walk into the dining room with her and have your friends offer their condolences. Although this is hard on her, I know she is in good hands. You watch over her, ok? I love you, Grandpa.
David Robbins
August 9, 2008
Hi Dad, It is Saturday, 11 days have passed. Mom is still having a harder time than anyone. You know this. It will take her awhile. Be by her side and help her understand that you are very happy and healthy in Heaven. You are with all of us daily. Love Dave
John Robbins
August 7, 2008
Grandpa, I cannot express how much of an impact you have had on my life. I could speak for hours of the memories i have laughing, singing, playing and learing with you. You are a great man. I pray to God that i can be to my family what you have been to yours. You will never be forget and I will make sure my son, Ryder, will know what you meant to your entire family. Can't wait to boat with you again!!
David Robbins
August 6, 2008
Hi Dad,It is Wednesday,the day after your funeral. I hope you were pleased with the service. Everyone that could be there were there. William and Michelle called several times wishing they could fly out, but you know the time and expense. They stayed in touch so they wouldn't be out of our plans and timing. Mom held up as well as expected , she is going to really miss you. Sue and I and Linda will take care of her.I have the ashes in my home so that I can talk to you when in need. I hope you will be with me always. Love David
Jody Yarnevich
August 5, 2008
Grandpa was the most inspirational, loving, generous, admirable man I've ever known. He left an impression on everyone he met. We will miss you tremendously. You'll be in my heart forever. We've found so many treasures you left behind concerning your family and its history. I promise to keep it going. I love you, Grandpa.
William "Freddy" Hinton
August 4, 2008
Granddad instilled a work ethic in me. He also created a desire for me to know about different cultures. Because of my grandfather's travels all over the world, I received an appreciation for different cultures. Now, I can say that I have friends from many different cultures.
I have always looked at my granddad as the family celebrity!
I feel that my smile was inherited from granddad just as my mom's smile came from him.
He will never be forgotten. His legacy will always live on.
Michelle Hinton
August 4, 2008
My grandfather was an insipration to me. Since I was a little child, I can recall the gifts he would send us from different countries. This peeked my interest in different cultures and far away lands.
I would hear of his ambitious nature and his many notable accomplishments. He inspired me to set goals and never stop trying to reach them.
I remember him as a down-to-earth and fun person who enjoyed and grabbed all he could from life. I always felt loved in his presence.
I will miss him so much, but I know that my mother has probably been missing him and deserves some time with her dad. God rest his soul.
My prayers go out to all of my family such as my Uncle David and Aunts Joanne, Sue, and Linda who have lost a parent, and my grandmother who just lost her other half.
We'll all meet again some day.
Cathy Bonke
August 3, 2008
The memories of our fathers are lasting. The legacies longer still. Thank you for giving us David who in turn has touched so many of our lives in a tender way.
Our deepest condolences to the Dave, Sue and the extended Robbins family.
Carl, Cathy & Alicia
Susie Robbins
August 3, 2008
Dad...What a great example of a husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather you have left behind. We will always remember you with respect and laughter.
You were the only father I ever had...THANK YOU for everything you did for me and my family. XO
David Robbins
August 3, 2008
Hi Dad it's David. You will be in my heart for the rest of my life. Thank-you for being such a great father, great role model, and provider.We will take care of Mom. I will miss you terribly. Love , David
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