Mary Eleanor Robinson

Mary was born in St. Louis, Missouri, to the late Dorothy Frances (Campbell) and Richard William Copeland and was raised in Granite City, Illinois. Following her graduation from Granite City High School in 1956, she attended the Jewish Hospital School of Nursing in St. Louis, graduating in 1959 as a Registered Nurse.

She devoted nearly 50 years to a nursing career that began at Jewish Hospital as an operating room nurse before finding her calling in pediatric nursing. In Granite City, she worked alongside Drs. Berman, Wilkins, Antoniou, and Ahmad, and after moving to Colorado, continued her career working with Drs. Needham, Goldberg, Arfsten and Nichalson in Lakewood.

She was also a member of the P.E.O. Sisterhood (Philanthropic Educational Organization), an organization dedicated to supporting and providing educational opportunities for women. Her involvement reflected a value that remained important throughout her life—the desire to encourage and help others.

Above all else, Mary loved her family. She is survived by her loving husband, Wayne Robinson of Castle Rock, Colorado; her children, Jeff Robinson of Arvada, Colorado, Susan (Marty) Merisko of Roxborough Park, Colorado, and Jennifer Robinson (Craig Moore) of Lake Saint Louis, Missouri; her grandchildren, Lauren (Jeff) McCall, Alex (Jovana) Merisko, Allie (Mitch) McNeil, and Carly (James) Walker; and her great-grandchildren, Conner McCall, Jackson McCall, Ivy Merisko, Amelia Merisko, and Everette Walker. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dear friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Janet Bogosian; her brother, Richard “Rick” Copeland; and her daughter-in-law, Kim (Kokins) Robinson.

For 66 years, Mary and Wayne shared a life rooted in love, companionship, and devotion. Through every joy and challenge, they were side by side. Their love was found in the quiet, everyday moments—in caring for one another, sharing a laugh, and simply being together. Wayne was not only Mary’s husband, but her lifelong partner and closest companion.

Together, they built a life rich with memories, and Mary especially treasured the adventures that took her beyond home. She found great joy in traveling, from coast to coast and to international destinations, including the ancient sites of Italy. Yet of all the places she visited, Zion National Park held a special place in her heart. The tranquility of the Emerald Pools and the unforgettable experience of hiking to the top of Angel’s Landing stayed with her always, making Zion her favorite place in the world.

No matter how far Mary traveled, though, the people she loved were always at the center of her world. Anyone who ever tried to say goodbye to her knew that goodbyes always took twice as long as they should. There was always one more story, one more word, one more hug—and usually a few tears. That was Mary—never quite ready for a moment with the people she loved to end.

We will miss her more than words can say, carry her love with us always, and forever be grateful that she was ours.

A service celebrating Mary’s life will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at Olinger Funeral, Cremation & Cemetery – Chapel Hill, 6601 S. Colorado Blvd., Centennial, Colorado 80121. A reception will follow the service. For those unable to travel, we encourage you to join the webcast.

Mary will be laid to rest later that afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at Olinger Mount Lindo Cemetery, 5928 S. Turkey Creek Road, Morrison, Colorado 80465.