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ROBIN LEE UTTERBACK CALDWELL  
Robin Lee Utterback Caldwell, age 57 of Philomont, VA died July 10, 2011 at INOVA Loudoun Hospital. Born on May 4, 1954 in Arlington, VA., she was raised in Vienna and graduated James Madison High School in 1972. She attended Radford College for a brief time. She represented the Washington, DC Metro area in the 1972 Miss USA Pageant, finishing in the top 10. She worked on Capitol Hill for 32 years, 28 of which she served as I.T. Administrator for U.S. Senator John Warner. Robin was a charter member of the Loudoun County Civitan Club. She is survived by her loving husband Thomas P. Caldwell, her sons Austin Francis Caldwell and Garrett Russell Caldwell all of Philomont, her mother Marlene Rives of Vienna, her sister Brenda Bromley and husband Michael of Ashburn, VA, and numerous nephews and nieces. She is predeceased by her father Francis L. Utterback, and her twin sister Rhonda Pleasant.Services will be held at Purcellville Baptist Church, 601 Yaxley Drive, Purcellville, VA at 3 p.m. on ThurSday, July 14. A reception will follow at the Caldwell Family's home. Please visit www.hallfh.com to express online condolences to the family.

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Published by The Washington Post on Jul. 12, 2011.

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Kim Bowen

July 21, 2011

Tommy and family,
I am very sorry to here about Robin. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Claudia Lindsey

July 20, 2011

Dear Tom and family,

I was very sorry to hear about Robin's passing.

I was so fortunate to have been able to meet Robin so many years ago at the U.S. Senate. Every day was very special for Robin for she gave such strength to so many others in her caring way. She was liked and loved by many. I will always remember her beautiful smile and her wonderful laugh. She always spoke about her husband and her loving boys. I can still remember the time she told me about your wonderful anniversary surprise and the balloon trip. She loved you so.

I will always remember Robin. She was unique and a very beautiful person.

God Bless you and your family during this difficult time.

Claudia Lindsey
Alexandria, Virginia

Alice Atalla

July 19, 2011

Tommy,
I'm so sad for you and your sons. I'm happy I had a chance to meet Robin once, and I'm sure she touched the lives of many people in very many positive ways. Nick and I are thinking of you as you grieve.

Nick Atalla

July 19, 2011

Tommy, my brother I am so, so sorry to hear the news about Robin. I'm glad I got a chance to meet her when I visited your home. My thoughts are with you and your boys.
YITB, Nick

Liz Beavers

July 19, 2011

Tommy, Austin and Garrett,
We just arrived back from visiting Will and his family for his 30th birthday on July 10! I read about Robin and am in shock. Please know that I am thinking about you all and if there is anything that I can do, please let me know. Robin was a one of a kind, beautiful person.

Steph Summers

July 15, 2011

Tommy,

Words cannot express how sorry I am. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Love,
Steph

Theresa Beeton-Clark

July 14, 2011

Robin was a truly beautiful person in every sense of the word. Her legacy is the love she gave and leaves within the hearts of the rest of us. She was a strong and fierce mother and her best testimonies are her impressive sons. The world seems less bright without her.

Debbie and Bill Casola

July 13, 2011

Dear Tommy,

We am so sorry for your loss. Robin was a delightful person and I am so happy that we got to know her. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Cynthia & Rodney Smith

July 13, 2011

Tommy, So sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you...

Jane (Bazuin) Ruppe

July 12, 2011

Dear Tom,
Having lost my husband two years ago I know how painful this loss is and am so sorry that you must experience the passing of your beautiful wife. May you and your children find comfort in each other and in the many memories that will remain with you. Robin is with you now in a very special way.
Peace be with you.

Debbie Arritt

July 12, 2011

Dear Tom. I am very sorry for the loss of your wife Robin. Prayers and comfort to your family, and lasting memories of Robin.

Norma Haynes

July 12, 2011

Dear Tommy, Austin, Garrett, Marlene, and Brenda,

I cannot imagine your pain. We all loved our Robin so very much and will miss her terribly.

I've spent the last days remembering all the times we had together over the past 37 years. Laughing over life's joys and crying over its sorrows. We met when Robin was only 19. What a beautiful, vibrant, caring woman and my very best friend for all these years.

Please know that I am here and reach out to me for any support you feel I can offer you at this incredibly difficult time.

Love to all of you, Norma

Gene Gibson

July 12, 2011

Tom and family,

I was so sorry to hear about the passing of Robin. She has left us way too soon.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this most difficult time.

Even though I only met Robin once, it was obvious that she was a beautiful person, devoted wife, loving mother and special individual.

My hope is that you find some comfort in knowing that others are sharing your grief during this most difficult time.

God bless you and your family.

YITB,
Gene Gibson
Phi Delta Theta

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