Well dad.  I had to wait a while to add to your memory page.  I guess more than a while.  I miss your voice and our late night phone calls.  Thanks for all if your encouragement and "atta girls" over the years.  You were always so proud of us.  I will love you forever daddy!

Hi Uncle Warneeeeee... i have put off writing on your wall because i didn't want your passing to become more real to me... but i must face the fact that you are no longer here with us on earth... and honor your life by writing here... i want to tell you that i love you lots and love you for all our lives and time together... can't remember a time that you weren't around... even if just by phone..  you have been such a big part of all of our lives and i am so thankful.  so good natured...  always smiling.. . always fun... yet always serious.  you were such a great role model for me.  you were good at everything you did, whether it was sports, or knowledge to share... hard to put a lifetime into a few words... love you! "Neice Robin" ...

Well Warren, I've been thinking of you so much, all those memories growing up on the river on Boone Rd in Spring Lake.  Living in a basement house having to walk miles to the   one room Jeffers school.  It had 6 grades with one teacher- Mrs. Stark.  The summers were special, when most of the Robbins family would meet at the North Shore Pavilion in Grand Haven, all the Mothers would bring a dish to pass and all our cousins would play on the beach,  We all became so close. "Tuffy" was one of them.  You & I just talked about having lunch with him two days before your passing so he was so sorry we couldn't get together because all we would do is laugh when we did.  When Jodi called me that day, I was so heart broken and in tears, then the next moment I turned & saw the large picture of Corky that Robin had made for me. He has a huge smile on his face & it was just like he said to me, "don't be sad, he's here with me" !  I had to smile back & say..of course, because you guys were always laughing when you were together, from way back when he & I were dating, and especially when you went to work at Stardust Lanes with him.  You guys were the best of friends, whether working together or playing golf, always enjoying each other.  My biggest blessing now is, that you both gave your life over to Jesus years ago.  That's why even though we miss you so, we can all  be thankful knowing you're experiencing Heaven together.  I am going to miss calling you every Birthday, and miss my call from you on mine.  What an awesome brother, from your sister! Ardith "Tootsie" {Robbins} DeGraff

Dad, our whole lives together were great, but these last 4 years we became closer than ever. It was such a Blessing having you move close to us. We talked every day and spent quality time together,  reminiscing on almost everything.  You've gone through some hardships, yet always took the high road, smiled and Forgave. Qualities I continually admired in you, and wish I had. Jodi and I told you, all we wanted was for you to be happy, and your response to us was "As long as I have my girls by me, I am happy"! I remember teaching you how to order things online, and the excitement on your face when you would get your order delivered was PRICELESS! Something so simple brought you so much joy. You had several talks with me about my temper and you would try to get me to relax and enjoy life. I would tell you, I'm sorry but if anyone hurts my Dad, my family I can't control my anger, then you would just laugh and say " such a sweet smile my daughter has, hiding all of that wrath".  It was a true BLESSING to be there to care for you, and help with things. Each time I would get home from your apartment,  you would text me, professing your appreciation and love. I will carry you in my Heart and Spirit forever. Thank you Dad for being an awesome example of God's Love for us.

Warren is a loyal, loving and caring person.  He overcame a huge obstacle in his life by giving it to the Lord.  He climbed the highest mountain and stayed there.  He OVERCAME!

He is absent from us in body only - He is present with the Lord.  Warren loved praising the Lord.  NOW he is in His Presence singing with that beautiful voice of his praising the Lord with a heart full of joy!

Corky and Jayson were probably waiting at the gates to help usher him into his new eternal life.  Wish I could see the party going on right now!

Warren's love and loyalty to and for his family was totally unconditional.  He always said to anyone of his family, "it does not matter what you have done, I will never stop loving you".  He forgave genuinely from his heart.

Warren was a faithful friend and sensitive to their needs especially when they were going through hard times.  He would cry with them or laugh with them and always encouraged them and was just there for them.

He had a great sense of humor - for example, when I got a haircut I did not like, he would comment, "it sits on your head well".

Yes, he loved sports - he bowled a 300 game and I heard more than one time.  He loved baseball and excelled in that sport too.  Golf, he ripped the ball off the tee!  Warren loved golfing, he was so patient as he taught me and we had great times on the golf course. He especially enjoyed golfing with Corky and Hank, both of whom passed before him and he missed them dearly.  He also missed Al Janes immensely, his best friend, who passed before him.

Like the rest of us, he was not perfect, but Warren was a loving husband, father, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend.  He so loved his family! He was an honest, loyal, trusting and humble man.

We all miss him dearly, but it will only be for a little while - he is alive - in heaven.

Love to you all,
Cindi

Thank you Marj for your thoughts and prayers!

Bob, It was so special to read about some of Warrens Union High School Buddies....I remember him saying those names many times!  Thank you for taking the time, (his sister)

Marj..It was special to read your message, those sure were some awesome times weren't they?  Thank you for sharing your thoughts about Warren, we feel he & Corky are together again.So loved, so missed!  Ardith "Tootsie" DeGraff

Bob.  This is warrens daughter Jodi.  If I hadn't heard the stories of you guys I would have known you were his friend by calling him Warner.  All his friends called him that.  Thank you for your kind words.  Go West Siders.

HAVEN'T SEEN WARREN IN DACAD'S BUT REMBER GOOD TIMES WE HAD AS YOUNG WEST SIDERS.  BOB SCOBY ,RON BROTT, DOUG ANDREWS, WARNEE ROBBINS.

My heart goes out to you girls, Jodi and Terri.  Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.  I'll see you both real soon.

Cindi, I am so sorry to read of Warrens passing. I think of him and your family every time I make your chili recipe. Warren will always be remembered for his kind and quite attitude to others.  I really enjoyed working with him and Corky and Ardith so many years ago.  Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Marj Williams

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Marshall "Warren" Robbins

December 12, 1938 – February 2, 2018

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