Obituary of Ruth K. Robinson

My grandmother, Ruth K.Robinson,(87) was a strong,humble, modest and generous woman who despite her obstacles in life always found a way to persevere and put others first.Additionally, this loving strength she provided to us all was a shining example of love and generosity. Something she really enjoyed was, cooking and just being around the family having family dinners, and participating in conversations of the latest of topics.Those particularly, where she knew she could impart some of her well earned pearls of wisdom to bring usefulness at other times in our life. She enjoyed grazing her favorite foods. All varying from black jellybeans to mango margaritas and sips of Elderberry wine with chips and salsa.She enjoyed Date Shakes from Yuma and hamburgers and French fries, and good Chow Chow like she had in Pennsylvania growing up, but was very difficult to find. ❤️ She loved passing out $1-dollars to the grandchildren and always told them they could have fun going to the,Dollar Store, but recommended to maybe "save a little for later."She kept a basket of seashells by her fireplace for the younger grandkids to enjoy and they could pick out when they came over to visit.My grandmother found happiness collecting her quarters and pennies, simply because she had believed that copper was eventually going to be gone and prove to and very valuable someday.So,family-save your pennies! ❤️ A notable mention-My grandmother LOVED animals and always seemed to have one by her side.She once had a goat and a chicken she loved very much and spoke of often, and told me of a bird she swore got eaten. That was a funny story,I recall.Over the years, she provided a loving home to many rescued stray cats and dogs along the way. She had a way with them, to the point her animals responded in an almost "human" way because of HOW she loved them. She always pointed out that having an animal was a huge responsibility, not to be taken lightly,and it was important to care for them as we would our own children. Simply having a pet for sake of owning one, was not acceptable standards.Good advice!!Thank you! ❤️ One unrealized dream of hers was to someday own a tea cup chihuahua. That dream sadly never came to fruition because ultimately, her heart was SO big for the less fortunate animals that I interpreted/felt she could never in her mind justify owning a pedigree with so many others less fortunate animals that needed love too. So Grandma-who knows..maybe Heaven will provide a tea cup Chihuahua.I hope so!! Just another great example of love and selflessness and sacrifice for the greater good. ❤️ Grandma Ruth was known for making the BEST pot roasts and mashed potatoes with homemade gravy, that she paired nicely with all the fixings of cranberries sauce, potato salad, and butter bread.Chili sauce and apple butter were just a few of her notable side favorites, and Stokes Brand Green Chili in the can could always enhance or fix a roast, but simple salt, pepper,Lipton Onion Mix, and a little water was the magic to any of her crock pot roasts.And..always strain the juice and stick it in the fridge to cold up the fat to remove for the gravy.Just a tip I know she want me to share for future generations.❤️ To her, and as far back as my memory can recall-EVERYTHING seemed to go well on butter bread!! She also LOVED her liver and onions, and swore sardines were health food, and we should all try them on saltines.Lol.As a child,I will never forget the Limburger and onions!!! (Blecht to me)..but I am SO glad she enjoyed that.My mind recalls there just wasn't a fast or pleasant way to come back from that,"stinky Cheese"smell! Again,reminicintly laughing. For me,It was fun growing up, playing with my uncle, riding our Big Wheels she explained that went,"round and round for hours!".Following that Saturday morning activity was the collecting of the crab apples from her tree, then off to watch Bugs Bunny at 8:00 am, only to end up feeling sick from eating too many crab apples she had WARNED would upset our tummies.We then secretly sampled her Pearl Drops Tooth paste to quickly rid our mouths of the bitter crab apples. It was fun sneaking the wheat from the barrels in her food storage shed, sitting on the wood pile behind the shed and chewing it into gum, and then sneaking into the camper eating plastic spoonfuls of dry Coffee-Mate Creamer all the while pretending like she didn't know. Ohhh..she knew! Lol.❤️ Then there were the many hours of Sunday road trips and fishing she had done with everyone and had great stories of all the grandkids and their adventures.For some of us, the fond memory of cutting down the fresh Christmas Tree and dragging it home in the snow only to find it was too big to fit in the door, much less the room was a great story. Funny times!Holidays were always a blast and the good was abundant and delicious and elegantly presented. In any event, it always seemed there was always an offer of a sandwich to be made to anyone who might be in want of one. Beef Lebanon Bologna with American Cheese with yellow American on White Italian sliced bread.Just one of her fun and many little quirks.She also enjoyed watching the birds in her front yard, particularly the cardinals and those little goldfinches and hummingbirds. She also thought squirrels were cute, with their fuzzy little tails, but were such a pain to have in the attic.For the simple reason being-that once they were there, they were hard to get them out.Fun fact. ❤️ Grandma also had some fun words with her uniquely mottled accent that I have personally enjoyed along with some others to humor to our days with her. One example that sticks with me would be, the word,"Donkey". From her mouth to our ears it came out as,"Dunkey". So, now and forever, whenever I hear that word,I think,"Dunkey", and smile inside. What great gifts! My grandmother was also a very talented writer and Calligrapher and could craft the most beautiful of documents to those she loved.Although, because of her modest nature,I don't think she would easily admit that. She was a woman who didn't say much, but could always love you and put the fear of God in you, and swear she could still take you over her knee if you dare challenge her. It made no difference ("diffrence"..how she said it) if you 6'3, and 300 lbs.Hehe.Secretly,we knew she would not do that.❤️ She was a feisty woman indeed,( I of course say, lovingly)and her kindness and gentle nature was evident in all she did and always shown through with a heart of Gold! She had a way of seeing you through things, offering up her pearls of wisdom and help to keep you on the straight and narrow and remain humble. No matter the circumstance, she was extremely resourceful and NEVER,EVER gave up on you or anything she put her mind to.❤️ In the last years of her life,I was extremely Blessed to have many morning coffee conversations with her which I hold extremely valuable, and near and dear to my heart.During those talks, there was often mention of just how proud she was of everyone, and how she had a GREAT kids with strong work ethics-great grandkids, and great-great grandkids, and how each generation was getting smarter and prettier,but reminded us it all started with her genes..and Great genes she had!!!Thank you,Grandma!!! ❤️ I know it did her heart good to know her only son got married and found the one true love of his life and was at peace to that beautiful event and loved his new wife and family very much.She spoke of that often and was very proud of him and all he has done in his life, his service to the military, his education, his work ethic, and being a great father to his daughter,Hayli and the love he has for his grandson,Ruger.She mentioned how proud she was of all the men in our family and particularly spoke specifically to the men and of their service to the military and our country, and their great sacrifices to their families and children and for our great freedoms we all enjoy and partake of because of their service.Something I know she felt very strongly and proud of.❤️ Any concerns she had spoke of to me of everyone "having someone" came to fruition and ultimately was happily witness to.That I know was a wish that was near and dear to her heart. Of all things,I know she was most proud of-was her children and her love for them, and her devoted husband. She spent much time detailing of how proud she was of her Daughter Debbie worked so hard at all she did and was so smart and great at her job, being a mother, the great seamstress, her work in the church, and how happy she had such a wonderful husband. To my mother,Jo-Ann-she spoke to me of her many gifts and talents and her untiring love and efforts toward her.It meant so much to her. She told me how lucky I was to have such a wonderful mother and how I should let her know just how much I love and appreciate her everyday.I firmly agreed and indeed a lesson or wisdom we can all partake from to our own parents. She loved her son in law, Dave and spoke very highly of him and mentioned just how much she appreciated all he has done for her daughter.She gave great love to those old and new to our family.She quite enjoyed teasing my husband,Dave, whom she lovingly referred to as "Big Guy", and pretending she could "take him over her knee IF he should misbehave.This is just one of the 6'3 men in our family I previously spoke of.My husband,Dave always got a nice chuckle out of her humor and playfulness. Grandma Ruth also enjoyed visiting the casino and had a knack for winning!!Not sure how she didn't win the lottery with that kind of luck!❤️ She leaves behind her loving Husband Harland Robinson,3 grown children-Jo Ann,(David)Debra,(Rob)Jon( Maricruz), and many Grandchildren and Great-great grandchildren whom she loved very much. Granchildren-Rhonda,(Dave)Traci,(Joey)Annie,Robert,(Alina),Hayli (Dan) Great-Granchildren-Brandon(Chelsey)Laken,Emma,Ruger,Zachary,Owen,Amelia,Mary,Scarlet Rose, and Logan Tyler.❤️ She was very proud of all of us and always made us feel loved and welcome.She is missed dearly by all, and thought of everyday. One thing she never said was,"Goodbye". Even in my precious last moments with her..her coined words were,"Well,I'll be seeing you..It's not the end and,.."I'll See you when I see you", followed by an unforgettable embrace with an,"I Love You."She encouraged me personally,To Keep Singing"!That, dear Grandmother,I will indeed do!! ❤️ I know I speak confidently, for all in our family who can firmly say that her love was abundant and unfailing.The lessons we learned from her loving example helped form bonds of love, that ultimately helped solidify and edify that love within our family.That pureness and fullness example of her brand of love brought a richness and fullness of heart, coupled by connectivity into all our lives. Thank you Grandma for all you have done for all of us, and for me personally,I thank you for always being there and being the Great Matriarch in our Family.You have been an instrument for good in all our lives and have shaped,molded,edified and emboldened our lives with the simplicity and strength of your love.No doubt, to our family, this is a great loss.It cannot be replicated or ever be the same again without you.To that end,I will simply state, that you gave us enough..it was enough and we live on through you.So,in that vein of loveliness,we applaud and celebrate you always and keep you in our hearts and minds always.In all we do,share, and experience. On a personal note to her from me- I simply would not be here in this world without you,.. and that is a gift so great I can never fully re-pay. So,in that vein and in your honor..I can do this-I will remember, honor and respect all you taught me, and pay it forward as you always did for ALL of us. Your love and legacy will continue.All you taught us that is true and chaste, funny and foe, that requires us to challenge ourselves and step outside our comfort zones will continue.Let your Faith be Stronger than your Fear.Your example has taught us to remain humble and in the face of adversity, to remain steadfast in our Godly beliefs and to always be thankful.Your high example and spirit of perseverance will live on in our hearts forever. You taught us well, sweet grandmother. You have been the Best Grandmother to all of us, a loving wife,mother,friend,mother in law and overall great person to us all.Again,thank you!!❤️ We are glad you suffer no more and are in God's presence and in His Grace, doing many great things.You will forever be in our hearts, thoughts and prayers.All our Love to you in the Heavens above!!!Love Always, your First grandchild,Rhonda.XO and all the family listed above.XO.You have enriched our lives tenfold, and send you a million happy thoughts, and prayers of love.Now and Forever.All our Love..your Family.XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO.❤️