Violet Robinson

Violet Robinson, 93, passed away on September 27, 2024, in Des Moines. She was born on September 20, 1931, to Sam and Rosa (Medley) Glumac. Violet worked as an administrative assistant at Drake University for 20 years prior to her retirement. She married Edward Robinson and they were married for 68 years prior to his death.

Violet loved flower and vegetable gardening. She took pride in her backyard. Violet loved her role as a grandma and also loved her grandkitten Gracie. She loved being outdoors, mushroom hunting, and drives around Saylorville Lake. Violet was an Iowa Hawkeye football fan. She was very family oriented and was a dedicated mother and grandmother.

Violet is survived by her daughter, Loree Robinson; granddaughters, Nicole (Katie) Cabreriza and Michelle (Brandon) Franklin; as well as many nieces and nephews; and her beloved cat, Gracie.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward; daughter, Carol Robinson; sisters, Helen Engstrom and Catherine Martens; brothers, George Glumac and Dan Glumac; and her parents, Sam and Rosa Glumac.

Family will greet guests on Friday, October 11, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave., Des Moines, Iowa. Service will follow at 12:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Private burial will take place at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hamiltonsfuneralhome.com

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