Jean Robinson

Jean Robinson, 80, died Monday, Aug. 24, 2009 at her residence in Lakeside.

She was born on Oct. 31, 1928 in Winnetka, Ill., the daughter of Andrew Thomas and Harriett Ida (Mohr) Kearney.

She was raised in Chicago where she received her early education. She also received a bachelor of arts degree in English from Northwestern University in Chicago. She worked as a proofreader for Encyclopedia Britannica for one year before she was married.

She married David Wright Robinson on Nov. 24, 1951 in Winnetka.

Even though she was born and raised in a large city she was an eager transplant into Montana. She was a Brownie and Cub Scout leader in Libby and also was active in the Bridge Club and Modern Arts Club Charity. She was also regional coordinator of the Heart Fund in 1966 and 1967.

She and her husband moved to Greenville, S.C. from the fall of 1969 until 1972. They then moved to Great Falls where Mrs. Robinson was a member of the P.E.O. Sisterhood. In 1987, the couple moved permanently to Lakeside where she was very active in the Lakeside Community Club and Bridge Club. She was also secretary/treasurer for the Investment Club.

Mrs. Robinson loved all animals but especially her dogs which she had throughout her life. She also enjoyed snow skiing, hiking, needlepoint, bridge playing and supporting the activities of her children and grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, David W. Robinson; sons, Davy, Tommy and Mark; and daughters, Alice and Meg.

She is survived by her daughter, Polly Addison (John) of Mercer Island, Wash.; her son-in-law, Joe Cielak, daughter-in-law, Sabrina Robinson; and nine grandchildren, Megan, Bennett and David Addison; Sperry Robinson, Louis and Jonny Cielak; and Andrew, Kevin and Crystal Robinson.

Funeral services were held Aug. 28 at Lakeside Chapel in Lakeside with Pastor Dennis Reese officiating. Burial followed on Aug. 29 at Highland Cemetery in Great Falls

The family suggests memorials be made to the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center (FHCRC, J5-200, P.O. Box 19024, Seattle, WA 98010) or the Mark A. Robinson Memorial Scholarship Fund (MSU Foundation, 1501 S. 11th Ave., Bozeman, MT 59717).

Johnson–Gloschat Funeral Home and Crematory handled arrangements. To view Mrs. Robinson’s guest book, offer condolences and share memories, go online to www.jgfuneralhome.com .