Robidoux, who was born prematurely in Vineyard, Utah on December
13th,
1929 in the shadow of the Geneva Steel plant. The odds against her
survival were considered so large that she was not even given a legal
name (finally rectified in 1974). She was the youngest of 8 children
(2 boys and 6 girls) born to Charles Alma Rawlings and Jennie Mae
Johnson Rawlings. Due to her mother's ill health, she spent much of
her youth being cared for by her older sisters, including one, Erma
Mayne, who brought her to spend the summer on her Gypsum, Colorado
ranch. It was there that, at the close of World War II, she met a
handsome returning Army Staff Sargant, James "Jim" Robidoux. Their
romance flourished at dances with Jim playing the Saxophone with his
band- their song, Stardust. When Faye returned to Utah, they missed
each other so badly that, after months of letter writing, Jim drove
to Utah (undeterred by two flat tires along the
way) and married her at 17 years old with her father's permission.
They soon had two young boys, Blly "Joe" and Jerry Duane and a log
home built in Gypsum by Jim and his father ("Mike"). Faye relished
her role in the family as homemaker and mother, and prided herself on
a spotless house, finely made handicrafts, home cooked meals, and
supporting the activities
on her children. Her children enjoyed family camping/jeeping trips,
cheering for the Broncos,
visits with cousins and nieces and nephews, and learned kindness by
example. More blessings came into their lives with the birth of their
first two grandchildren to Joe and his wife Brenda (Helms). Soon
after these joyful events, the family was devastated by the tragic
loss of Jerry at 23 years old. A happy surprise came into the family
in 1975 when a baby girl, Amy, was adopted by Jim and Faye and became
a part of the Robidoux family. After over 50 years of marriage and
life in the little log house she loved, life changed forever for Faye
with the passing of her faithful partner Jim in 1998. After Jim's
passing, she lived the remainder of her years in Mesa County,
Colorado where she was able to watch her third grandchild, born to
Amy and Jeremiah Case. grow.
She passed peacefully in the care of her family, HopeWest Hospice,
and staff of The Beehive.
Faye was known by her friends and family as a social butterfly who
truly loved to love people. She was generous, compassionate,
nurturing, feisty and a tease. She will be lovingly remembered by so
many friends and family, including her children Joe (Brenda) Robidoux
and Amy (Jeremiah) Case. She is also survived by three
grandchildren, Jeri (Walt) Murray, James Robidoux, and Isaac Case in
addition to 4 great grandchildren- John, Michael, Marianna, and
Kaitlyn. Many nieces and nephews will also remember her fondly.
After 88 years, her full, rich life and her reunion with so many
loved ones gone before will be celebrated at the LDS Church (she was
a lifetime
member) Fruita First Ward on Saturday, September 29th at 10:00.
Graveside service will follow in Gypsum, CO at 2:00 pm. Memorial
contributions accepted to the American Cancer Society.
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