Gwen D. Robinson

On Monday, December 10, 2018 Gwen Kahl Robinson, wife, mother, daughter and sister passed away from brain cancer. Gwen will be forever remembered by her husband and best friend Alan and their daughter Brooke. No services are planned at this time. Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel is handling the arrangements. Online condolences may be made to www.meyerbroschapels.com. Born in Sioux City to Vernon W. Kahl and Marlene H. Lubbers on September 23, 1957. Gwendolyn Diane attended Sunnyside Elementary and graduated from Woodbury Central High School in Moville. Gwen married the love of her life Alan Richard Robinson on July 2, 1977. They were blessed with a beautiful baby girl, Brooke Ann on January 27, 1979. Gwen’s passion for helping others led her to become a Registered Certified Nurse’s Aide, allowing her to help senior citizens at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Sioux City, IA. During the twenty years Alan and Gwen lived in Lawton, IA. Gwen began a daycare in her home. She thoroughly enjoyed many precious moments and milestones each of her “children” had in her care. Gwen returned to assisting senior citizens at Countryside Retirement Home for almost twenty years. Gwen held a very special place in her heart for the staff and residents of Countryside. Each one of them like family to her. Time and strength enabled Gwen to be by her dad’s side for the last years of his life. His strong faith helped Gwen remain strong during her battle with cancer. Gwen always had a cup of coffee and a warm hug for anyone that stopped by to visit. Gwen loved writing letters to friends and family. She loved reading a book with a cup of coffee and a scented candle nearby. Gwen cherished her daughter and grandchildren and their visits. Brooke was her best girlfriend. Alan and Gwen were inseparable. The closeness they shared was beyond measure. The high point of Gwen’s day was Alan coming home. He was her LIFE. Sharing her life with Alan was most precious to her. She is survived by her husband Alan R. Robinson, daughter Brooke (Jeff) Dial of Arizona. Her mother Marlene (Dennis) Foxhoven of Ida Grove, IA. Her mother-in-law Betty J. Robinson of Lawton. Her siblings: Pam (Joe) Paolo of Florida, Larry (Rhonda) Kahl of Oregon, Dr. Dan (Joan) Kahl of Kentucky. Brothers-in-law Robert (Patti) Robinson of Moville, LeRoy (Andrea) Robinson and Lenny (Lorrie) Robinson both of Sioux City. Her grandchildren Danielle (John) Coughlin, Eric Dial, Taylor Calamanco, MJ Calamanco and great granddaughter Kenna Ann. She is preceded in death by her father Vernon W. Kahl, father-in-law Dale R. Robinson, paternal and maternal grandparents, several aunts and uncles. The family would like to thank Acura Healthcare of Sioux City and especially the Hospice of Siouxland Team for the care, compassion and thoughtful dedication to Gwen’s care. You are all angels! Memorials may be made to Hospice of Siouxland in Gwen’s memory. Love! Laugh! Live!