Inez Irene Robinson

On Monday, December 26, 2022, at the age of 103, after a long and fulfilling life, Inez Irene (Shatto) Robinson left this world and entered her heavenly home and into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, for all eternity.

Inez was born on April 24, 1919, to Roscoe and Ruth Shatto in Medicine Hat, Alberta. She grew up on a farm in the Arrowwood/ Vulcan, AB area where she attended the Buffalo Hill School and the Arrowwood Church of the Brethren. She accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Savior at the age of eleven and her life was forever changed. Following high school Inez attended and graduated from Prophetic Bible Institute in Calgary, Alberta, where she met and fell in love with a young preacher and evangelist, George H. A. Robinson. They were married November 14, 1941, at her parent’s farm near Arrowwood. They were blessed to celebrate 76 years of marriage in 2017.

Inez ministered alongside her husband for over fifty-two years at churches in Alberta, North and South Dakota, and Wisconsin, until they returned to Calgary in 1993. They resided at Prince of Peace Village and later Prince of Peace Manor from 2006-2019. Since then, Inez has resided at George Boyack Care West and Newport Harbour Care Center until the time of her death.

A gifted teacher, Inez taught Bible, missions and Bible Prophecy to countless children, teens and adults over the years, as well as ably ministering to women individually and in groups. An accomplished pianist, Inez provided music for the early evangelistic outreach she and George conducted. She often accompanied soloists and musical groups at their churches. But she especially enjoyed accompanying her daughters in their musical endeavors over the years. The old gospel songs and hymns were her joy and comfort throughout her life.

Her number one passion in life was her family and she devoted her life to serving alongside her husband and raising her children. However, her greatest desire was for her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren to accept Jesus Christ personally, and to follow and serve Him with their lives. She loved her family fervently, taught them God’s Word diligently and prayed for them faithfully!

Beyond her family her greatest passions were the study of God’s Word, promoting worldwide missions and prayer. Although Inez was unable to serve God overseas as she had desired, for many years she corresponded with and prayed for many missionaries who served in over 20 nations of the world. A gracious hostess to parishioners, missionaries, friends, and family alike, Inez was always interested in engaging others personally—whether it be bikers in SD, the teenage friends of her children or those who cared for her at POP Manor and the Nursing Homes where she resided the final years of her life.

Inez was pre-deceased by her beloved husband, George Robinson; an infant son, Harold Michael; a son-in-law, Ronald Royce; an infant great, great granddaughter, Elliana Irmeger; her parents, Roscoe and Ruth Shatto; and three brothers — Meredith (Bun), Walter, Donald and their wives. She leaves behind 4 children: Loretta Royce (TN, USA), Jerry (Connie) Robinson and Shirley Robinson (all of Calgary, AB), and David (Sue) Robinson of Rimbey, AB. Inez is also survived by 11 grandchildren, their spouses, 16 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family of Inez rise up and call her blessed…”A woman that fears the Lord, she shall be praised.” (Proverbs 31:30)

A Celebration of Life for Inez Robinson will be held at FOSTER’S GARDEN CHAPEL, 3220-4th Street, NW, Calgary (Across from Queen’s Park Cemetery), on Friday, January 13, 2023, at 2:00 pm. Interment will take place immediately after the service at Queen’s Park Cemetery.

The family wishes to express their heartfelt thanks for the care provided to Inez over the years by the staff at Prince of Peace Manor, The George Boyack Nursing Home and most recently the staff at Newport Harbour Care Center.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be sent directly to the following ministries:

Mission Aviation Fellowship (for Brett & Jaclyn Reierson, if desired) - www.mafc.org.

Wycliffe Bible Translators (attn: Seed Company) - www.wycliffe.ca.

Samaritan’s Purse - www.samaritanspurse.ca or in the US www.samaritanspurse.org.

Or you may choose the ministry of your choice.