JoAnn B. Robinson
October 13, 2012
On October 14, 2012, JoAnn Beverly Robinson, age 80, went home to be with our heavenly father. She was born on May 15, 1932, in the town of Columbus, Ohio, to Wilma and Maurice Coiner. She was married to Luther Robinson on December 25, 1950, and they lived on their farm in Runnells, Iowa, for 61 years.
JoAnn worked at Iowa Realty, and was previously employed at Younkers. She enjoyed quilting on Sundays with her daughters. JoAnn also hosted many family gatherings on her farm. She enjoyed working in her yard and taking care of her dogs. JoAnn faithfully attended Pella Tulip time and the Iowa State Fair with her daughters.
Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Luther; her children, Susan (Fred) Fredregill of Carlisle, Iowa, Honey (Lester) Grosc of Mitchellville, Iowa, Paul (Martha) Robinson of Runnells, Iowa, Jo (Ben) Thannikotu of Ontario, Canada, Autumn (Ron) McGrean of Altoona, Iowa, and January (Jim) Kim of Johnston, Iowa; 15 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; special cousin, Ruth Ann LaPointe; her favorite dog, Brett; and many wonderful friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, and daughter, April Robinson.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m., on Tuesday, October 16, 2012, at Hamilton’s Altoona Funeral Home, 105 4th Street SW, Altoona, Iowa. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, October 17, 2012, at the funeral home, with burial to follow at Powers-Warren Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Christian Worship Hour, 405 8th Ave. NW #302, Aberdeen, South Dakota 57401.
Online condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
RuthAnn LaPoint
10/16/2012
Joann was not only a good friend, but was my only sister or it seemed so ( I had three grown brothers.)
During my childhood I stayed with her parents and Jody quite often. Those were some of my best childhood memories. Jo Ann and her parents were always laughing and kidding around and they provided structure, which was often missing in my own chaotic home. Jody was a teenager, full of life and fun to be around. When she married Luther, I was welcomed at their home whenever I visited.
As the years passed, we kept in touch and she remained one of my favorite people.
I shall miss her and I look forward to seeing her again.