Colleen Marie Robinson (née Godwin), 94, passed away peacefully into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on June 24, 2024, at Meadowlark Hills Senior Living in Manhattan, Kansas. Born on February 12, 1930, in Washington, Iowa to Homer and Hazel (Payne) Godwin, Colleen devoted her life to her family, faith, reading, and traveling.
With the encouragement and support of her high school principal, Colleen graduated from Iowa State Teachers College, now known as the University of Northern Iowa, in 1950 where she honed her passion for learning and literature. She first worked as an elementary school teacher and later in her career as a librarian for the Johnson County Community College and the Johnson County Library.
A lifelong reader, Colleen's love for books was evident by her over 1,000 book collection. She loved to travel and visited all 50 states, Mexico, Canada and several countries in Europe. Always friendly, Colleen would strike up a conversation with anyone to learn about them and to share about her family. She also loved nature, especially butterflies. At the center of it all, was her strong faith in Jesus. She was a cherished member and Sunday School teacher at Asbury United Methodist Church in Overland Park, KS, and later in life at Westview Community Church in Manhattan, KS.
Colleen leaves behind her beloved husband of nearly 72 years (June 29, 1952), Robert "Bob" P. Robinson, and their children: Cindy (Richard) Bryant of Manhattan, KS, Polly (Tony) Piergiovanni of Nazareth, PA, Melissa Merrill of Arvada, CO, and Paul (Savreen) Robinson of Keller, TX. She was a loving grandmother to 13 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a brother, Robert Godwin (Iowa City, IA), and a sister, Frances Lonsdale (Palatka, FL). She was preceded in death by her sister, Barbara Meyer.
Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 28, 2024, at Westview Community Church, 615 Gillespie Dr, Manhattan, KS, with a calling hour at 9 a.m. prior to the service. A light lunch will be served at the church for all guests immediately following the service. The family suggests contributions in Colleen's memory to Westview Community Church at the same address or Meadowlark Hills Senior Living, 2121 Meadowlark Road, Manhattan, KS.
Colleen's life was a beacon of light, faithfulness, and love, and her family will miss her greatly.