This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marysday Surnames: Robinson, Coplin, Stipe, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5568/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times, Newport, OR 97365 Posted: Wednesday, Sep 15th, 2010 Harriet "Robbie" Robinson Harriet "Robbie" Lucille Robinson, 89, of Newport, Ore., died Sept. 4, 2010. She was born in Berlin, N.D. Her family moved to Rush City, Minn. when she was 14, and she went to North Branch High School. In 1940, she married Ken E. Robinson. They had two sons, Richard and Larry. A few years later, they moved to Oregon and lived in Salem, where she ran her own beauty shop. In 1980, they moved to Toledo, and after her husband died, she moved to Newport. She was an active member of Salem Eagles, Toledo Elks, Lady Elks, RV Club, Red Hat Ladies, and more. Well into her 80s, she worked as a home companion through Samaritan Hospital, driving ladies around who were 20 years younger than herself. She also worked at Walmart as a greeter. She loved living in Newport and was always cheerful and happy. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ken Robinson; children, Richard and Larry; three brothers and one sister. She is survived by grandchildren, Rick Coplin of Alaska; Tony and Jeremy Robinson of California, Amanda Stipe of California and Cole Robinson of Ashland; three great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service with a lunch for relatives and friends will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 18, at the Toledo Elks, 123 SE Alder St. in Toledo. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.