LYNDON — Linda Lee Robinson, 74, Lyndon, died Friday, June 18, 2021, with her daughter beside her and her son on the phone. In true “Linda style,” she left this world peacefully, but only after defying many odds over the past few years of health struggles. No matter the struggle, Linda was always more worried about others. She was a pillar of strength and love to the very end.
She was born Sept. 2, 1946, in McPherson, and graduated from Oakley High School in 1964. She was a member of 4H, enjoyed sewing, and spent her youth helping around the farm. She also loved music and played violin in the school orchestra. She often spent time in the summer staying with her grandparents in McPherson, and she continued to visit them with her children every Easter on the way to visit family in Palco.
Linda raised her kids in Lyndon while working two jobs most of their youth. She worked at Save-More-Foods, Osco Drug and Kwik Shop in Topeka, the Lyndon Stop-2-Shop, and she bartended around the Topeka area for many years. In her later years, she worked as a caregiver for individuals in need, before retiring due to her health.
She was “mom” to anyone who wanted her to be. Her children’s friends often referred to her as their second mom, and her home was always open to them. There was always laughter in her home, because you never knew when she was going to start a water fight, pillow fight or wrestling match. She was ornery and enjoyed a good teasing. She loved to cook from scratch and often adapted recipes she learned from her mother. She was a member of the Jaycee Jaynes, a den mother, and spent time playing cards with her friends. In her later years, her time was filled being a loving grandmother, as well as with long conversations with friends and family.
Becoming a grandmother was one of Linda’s greatest joys. Water fights, pillow fights and wrestling matches were passed on to her grandchildren, and she never missed a birthday or holiday. She enjoyed watching them grow over the years and loved attending their music concerts, sporting events, pageants and any other activity they were involved in. If she couldn’t be there in person, she demanded pictures and wanted to hear all about it. She was incredibly proud of her grandchildren and will always be by their side, cheering them on or giving them a hug from heaven. We will miss you dearly Mom, Grandma, and big sis.
Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Gertrude Miller, Palco.
She is survived by her children, J.D. Robinson (Susie), Meriden, and Dianna Hutchcroft (Robert), Lyndon; her beloved grandchildren, Nathaniel Robinson, Colton Hutchcroft and Josye Hutchcroft; her siblings, Rick Miller (Boua), Monmouth, Ill., Judy Mohr (Gary), Indianapolis, Ind., Dena Barclay, of Mountain Home, Idaho, and Cliff Miller (Melissa), Ellis; an uncle, Arthur Dubus (Kathy), Denver, Colo.; and many wonderful nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, whom she loved dearly from afar.
A celebration of life service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, July 31, at the Lyndon United Methodist Church, with brunch being served. The family is requiring everyone who attends to wear a mask due to a family member’s weakened health condition.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Linda Robinson Memorial Fund and sent in care of Feltner Funeral Home, 818 Topeka Ave., Lyndon, KS 66451.
Online condolences may be left at FeltnerFuneralHome.com.
