Robin Marie CONGDON

November 1, 1943 – June 1, 2025

 Robin Marie Congdon passed away peacefully on June 1, 2025, with her family by her side. Born and raised in Tacoma, WA, Robin was the daughter of Russell and Arleyne Ross. She attended Annie Wright Seminary, Bethel High School, and WSU, where she was a member of Alpha Delta Pi. A career in travel moved her to New York City and took her around the world. She married Gary in 1967, and they spent their early years in Southern California, where they welcomed two daughters. When they moved to Spokane, they bought a historic farm where they raised show horses. Robin loved horses and was a lifetime equestrian competitor across many disciplines. As a young girl and teenager, she enjoyed riding her horses through Point Defiance Park, at Woodbrook Hunt Club, and the Tacoma Unit. While living in Southern California, she trained in dressage and owned a horse that competed in the Snaffle Bit Futurity. After moving to Spokane, she became her daughters' riding instructor and proud horse show mom. She loved passing on her knowledge to the next generation of horsewomen. She also competed in cutting and reining and cherished leading the family on Sunday trail rides. In addition to riding horses, Robin enjoyed snow skiing and boating on local lakes and the Puget Sound. She donated her time to the Symphony Gallop for Make-A-Wish and supported the Washington State Horse Park. Her friendships and their adventures together meant the world to her. She was a loving wife, mom, and grandma full of grace and humility, and will be dearly missed. Robin was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Gary. She is survived by her daughters, Michelle (Blane) Hezel and Julie (Steve) Taube; grandchildren, Caleb Taube, Mikayla and Karyna Hezel; sister, Lynda (Mike) Leffel; nephew, Jim (Diane) Leffel; and nieces, Lisa (David) Oberg and Amy (Chris) Jenness. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Roberta (Doug) Campbell; nieces, Leslie (Ian) Tubbs and Barbara (Mickey Whitaker) Frank; and sister-in-law, Marcia Eaton.

A memorial will be held at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, on Sunday, August 3, at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Washington State Horse Park.