Many of you have asked if there is something you can do to help. Reading many of the memories you have sent of our mother has been tender. We would love to compile an informal sketch of our mother's history from the memories of many of the people who loved her--so her grandchildren can know her and so we can have a history of her over the coming years.
We invite you to help us celebrate her life by sharing a short, detailed memory of her--it could be humorous, tender or ordinary. You can post it here on the blog or you can send it by email jennielinton@yahoo.com.
I love this picture! It reminds me of the infectious laugh of my kind and generous friend. Whenever I talked with her I was left with her laugh ringing in my heart. That's what I remember most, that and the fact that she was grateful for every little thing. I will remember her every time I am tempted to say something critical.
ReplyDeleteWhen my Dad died something I heard that made me feel a bit better was a comparison of someone dying and someone walking over a hill. We watch our loved one walk over the hill and sorrowing we say, "Oh, there she goes." but on the other side of the hill, many more people are waiting, waving and smiling, saying "Look! Here she comes!" All my love and prayers are with you and I know you will feel great comfort from the Holy Spirit. Susan Evans
We had the pleasure of Robin’s company at our annual neighborhood party late August. She and Lane added a new feature to the culdesac fun that night - a portable fire pit from their back yard. Robin also provided s’mores fixings AND handcrafted marshmallow-roasting sticks for the kids and adults alike.
ReplyDeleteWhile we sat around the "campfire," she told us a childhood story of how her stepmother made the long sticks especially for them to roast marshmallows. Robin was carrying on that tradition. She’ll always be present in spirit in our neighborhood – her ready smile and bubbly energy she always exuded. She will be missed immensely! Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Janet and Doug Reese, neighbors
Robyn was one of my dearest Romney cousins. I felt so privledged to be able to talk to her just a few weeks ago before my surgery. She gave me hope in my new fight against ovarian cancer. She has always been such a light and example to me.
ReplyDeleteMy love goes out to Lane and each of you children. May the Lord's choicest blessings be with you from now on. I know she loved you with ever fiber of her being and when permitted, will be there for you in your time of need.
Thank you for sharing with us some of her last intimate conversations. Tears have flowed freely as I've basked in the words of love from you about your dear mother. I know you will miss her dearly. And I also know that you are thrilled for her graduation and her wonderful reunion with her mother, father and brother!
Love to you all,
Michele Romney Garvin (Uncle Lee & Aunt Pearl Romney's Youngest Daughter)
The last time I saw Robyn was at a BYU Women's Conference. I sat by her at a ladies lunch and she was the most kind, dear friend to sit with. She spoke of others in such a loving, unselfish way. The time I saw her before that was when she was 16 in my Sunday School Class. I thought she was the most sweet, pure adorable young girl. What a choice daughter of Heavenly Father and what a tribute all these memories are especially family ones. We love all of you! Dan and Christine Lattin in Ukraine on a mission!
ReplyDeleteThe last time I saw Robyn was three weeks ago at Church and she looked amazingly good!!! She came to us and congratulated my son Guillermo who was sat apart on that day as a Deacon's President...even in her last moments all what she did was offer kind words and show us lots of love. When my family and I first moved to Colorado she was the first person to invited me over to her house even though my English was very poor at that time. What a perfect example of a Christ like person she has been. We love our dear Robyn and the beautiful family she and President Lane Anderson have. All our love and prayers are with all of you.
ReplyDeleteMany years ago, Robyn served as her ward Primary President while I was serving as the new Stake Primary President. I came to her house to meet her and get to know a bit about her calling and how things were going. I left being the one taught. She truly had her "calling" down, love the children and everything else will fall into place. I was so excited when later her daughter, Jenny would become my daughter, Liz's best friend. The Andersons are good people... Love to all the family and our prayers are with you all.
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I have so many wonderful memories of Robyn, I will just share 2 of my favorite ones.
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I was at the Andersons home for a sleepover with Jennie. We must have been in elementary or middle school at the time. We got hungry late in the night and decided to go to the kitchen for a little snack. We found Robyn and Lane making out on the couch! We ran right back upstairs with no snack feeling very sheepish!
Pancakes and Powdered Sugar
After another sleepover at the Andersons house, Jennie and I woke up to the wonderful smell of pancakes. We came down for breakfast and I was offered powdered sugar for my pancakes. I had never tried that before. We always had maple syrup on pancakes at my house. It was delicious! I was hooked! I now serve pancakes with powdered sugar to my 4 kids and they love it too! I always felt at home in the Andersons house.
Nancy (Floyd) Taggart
I'm another of Robyn's cousins who felt like she was one of my favorites. Everytime I saw or talked to Robyn it was a very happy and uplifting time - even when whe was battling cancer! I'm so glad we got to meet all her beautiful children and grandchildren this summer in St. George, where we were uplifted by her love again. It's a beautiful memory I will always treasure. My love and prayers go out to you all.
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ReplyDeleteRobyn was my Ma on the Trek we went on for church about six years ago. I couldn't have asked for a better lady to look after me, encourage me, guide me, teach me, laugh with me and do all that walking with me that week. The Andersons were an amazing team!
ReplyDeleteAfter that every time I was home from college and saw them at a church function I looked forward to updates on our lives, a big hug from both Ma and Pa and a beautiful smile from my Ma. My dad said every time they saw him they would ask about me and it always meant so much to me.
What a lovely family- her sweet spirit and wonderful example of a good life will be missed.
Love and prayers,
Haley Johnson
Being new to the area we have only known the Anderson family since spring of 2011. Our family felt very welcomed by Robyn as we made a significant adjustment to new schools and church family. We quickly grew to love Robyn for her kindness, charity and uplifting personality. We're grateful for the blessing of knowing Robyn. Most of all we have been greatly touched as we observed the great love that Robyn and Lane shared with each other. Thanks for your great example.
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James & Can Merrill
Everything that was said about Robyn rings so true! She was like a gem that shined bright touching the lives of everyone that knew her. There is a phrase to a song that says, "Everyone who sees you always wants to know you and everyone that knows you always has a smile." The joy that she gave her family and friends will live on and on. I know that when she passed through the veil the Lord said "Well done thy good and faithful servant". love and blessings, Bob and Suzanne Miller
ReplyDeleteThough I was just young enough to have missed being in high school with Robyn we all knew who Robyn Curtis was! Long ago she forged the reputation for kindness to everyone, loyal, spirited, hard working and genuinely loving! About 6 years ago it was my good fortune to connect personally with Robyn at my first Crown Council event. At the time she was just welcoming her first grandchild into the world and was walking around with the phone glued to her ear and a smile of pure joy across her face. I was immediately taken by Robyn and knew I wanted to be her "annual event" friend! Each year since I have sought Robyn out for our traditional walks and talks. She talked me through my first wedding, green drinks, being a mother-in-law, and how to increase faith and love when life hands you its biggest challenges. I am a much better person because I've known and been blessed by Robyn.
ReplyDeleteOnce in a while someone comes along who, by her very being and presence, blesses everyone around her. That is our experience of Robyn--a wise, loving, and cheerful woman. Even though not a close association, we've been touched by her pure goodness. Roger and Judy Allen
ReplyDeleteWhat I remember most about your mom is her love and acceptance for all. She was a genuine disciple of the Lord. I also remember clearly a nutrition lesson she gave in Homemaking right as I was initiated into Reief Society. She had clarity and passion and I'll never forget her. She had a great influence on my testimony and I can honestly say her example still affects me today.
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