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Myrtle Robbins Obituary
Myrtle Louise Robbins
May 14, 1928 - Nov. 28, 2021
Myrtle "Myrt" Louise Robbins of Longview, WA, died November 28, 2021. Myrt was born on May 14, 1928, in South Dakota to Fred and Wilhelmina Hanson. She spent her childhood on the family farm in Gettysburg, SD. Upon graduating from Gettysburg High School, she attended Presentation College in Aberdeen, SD, where she received her nursing degree.
Myrt met Eldon Robbins upon his return from WWII. They were married on February 10, 1950, and celebrated 63 years of marriage together. In 1953 Myrt and Eldon moved their family to Longview, WA, where she continued her nursing career working for Longview Fibre, St. John's Hospital, and Dr. Donald Clarke.
Myrt was the matriarch of the family; always a nurse and always a mother. She retired from nursing in 1978 to take care of her two grandsons, Matthew and Micah McNelly, following the death of her daughter, Roxy Robbins McNelly. In addition to being mother and nurse to three generations of the Robbins family, she kept the books for the family business, Robbins Auto Sales, for 45 years.
Myrt and Eldon enjoyed dancing whenever the opportunity arose, (Myrt leading, of course.) Myrt was an avid and accomplished golfer, having had three "Hole-in-Ones." She was a member of the Kelso Methodist Church for 67 years, joining in 1954.
Myrt was survived by two sons, Terry Robbins of Longview, WA; and Bill (Suzanne) Robbins of Eugene, OR; six grandchildren, Matthew (Amy) McNelly of Pullman, WA; Micah (Paula) McNelly of Portland, OR; Brian (Sara) Robbins of Longview, WA; Mark (Emily) Robbins of Longview, WA; Lisa Robbins of Eugene, OR; Kathryn Robbins of Wallingford, CT; eight great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eldon Robbins, and her daughter, Roxy Robbins McNelly.
A memorial service is being held at the Kelso Methodist Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, December 8, at 11 a.m. Arrangements are by Dahl Mcvicker Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Community Home Health and Hospice, P.O. Box 2067, Longview WA 98632.
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Gwynn and Dennis Krey
December 11, 2021
Terry and family...
So sorry to hear of Myrts´ passing.
She was a bright penny in this life.
God Bless
Don and Debbie Clark
December 8, 2021
Myrt was Dr Clark's nurse when we were both born so we were under her care from the first minute of our lives. She and Eldon were our landlords when our business was very young, and a friend for the rest of her life. There was never a time we walked into the Auto Sales office that we did not get her shining smile and a hug. A wonderful, strong, accomplished, determined, hard working, loving woman. A Hero.
Doug Rusch
December 7, 2021
Julie & I are saddened to by Myrt's passing. Bill & Terry, I know you miss her greatly. I remember her as a lovely lady. Bill, Suzanne, Lisa & Katie, our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Ardy Roberts
December 7, 2021
So sorry to hear about Merts passing. I met her through Sharon Pittman and other ladies. She was a very gracious lady and was a member of a group of us women who met for Birthday luncheons for the past several years.
John Oyala
December 6, 2021
Robbins auto was a very special place and Myrtle made it even better. I loved to stop by to see Terry, Mark and especially Myrtle, the bookkeeper. She was one very special lady.
ray & toni johnson
December 6, 2021
so very sorry for your loss
Rex Ward
December 5, 2021
Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss.
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