Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Robinson, Patricia Ann October 12, 2008
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Ionia Sentinel-Standard - Wed. Oct. 15, 2008


Patricia Ann Robinson, 80, died on Oct. 12, 2008 at the home of her daughter, 
Connie Ann Robinson and son-in-law, Barton Mansfield Zachrich.

Pat was an active community member and lifelong resident of Ionia, where she 
was born on May 8, 1928, the daughter of Bernard and Ethel may Griffin. Pat 
graduated from Ionia High School in 1942 and received her bachelor’s degree in 
Education from Western Michigan University in 1969. She devoted her life to her 
family and her career to teaching in the Ionia Public School District.

On Feb. 15, 1947, she married George William Robinson, who preceded her in 
death on July 29, 1984. She was a devout member of St. John’s Episcopal Church 
in Ionia where she supported and influenced outreach to the community through 
her generous volunteer work. Pat was an avid reader and outdoor enthusiast. She 
loved to walk, compete in archery and golf. She cherished her time with her 
family and friends and former students. She also enjoyed may travel adventures 
throughout her life.

Surviving are two children, Connie (Barton), of Haslett and John of Chelsea; 
five grandchildren, Breeann (Matthew) of Lowell, Brent of East Lansing, Brady 
of Virginia Beach, Va., Matthew, of Chelsea and Erin of Chelsea; and two great-
grandchildren, Treaden of East Lansing and Cole of Lowell.

Preceding her in death were her parents, Bernard and Ethel May Griffin; two 
sisters, Geraldine Bales (Peg) and Agnes (Lorraine) Smith, and her brother 
Gerald Griffin.

A memorial service will be held on Oct. 25, 2008 at 10 a.m. at St. John’s 
Episcopal Church with a brunch in celebration of her life immediately following 
the service. Memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice, 865 S. 
Cedar St., mason, MI. 48854, Alzheimer’s Association, Michigan Great Lakes 
Chapter, 107 Aprill Dr., Suite 1, Ann Arbor, MI 48103-1903, or St. John’s 
Episcopal Church, 107 W. Washington St., Ionia, MI 48846 in memory of Patricia 
Ann Robinson. The family is being served by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 
1730 E. Grand River Ave., East Lansing, Michigan.



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