Obituary: Helen Stokes Robbins

Helen Stokes Robbins 1927 ~ 2005 Helen Stokes Robbins, our loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, returned home to the loving and comforting arms of our Heavenly Father on Dec. 13, 2005, at the age of 78. Mom was born July 22, 1927 in Cleveland, Utah to James Alfred Stokes and Zella Alger Stokes. She married her high school sweetheart and loving husband F. Dale Robbins on September 2, 1944 at Camp Houze, Texas, two weeks prior to his leaving for the European Theaters of Operations during World War II. In support of the war effort, my mother worked at Hill Air Force Base. Upon my father's return from the war, they were sealed in the Manti Temple. Mom was a very active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving in many callings and positions, such as: Ward Primary Teacher, Stake Relief Society Presidency, Stake Missionary, Stake and Ward Relief Society Presidency, Jordan River Temple Worker (baptistery). Her favorite calling in life was that of a wife, mother, and grandmother. She was the epitome of the perfect homemaker. She fostered a loving, caring, and accepting atmosphere in our home. She loved her family dearly and delighted in their visits. She was the perfect example of a mother. Mom is loved, cherished and honored by her family, survived by her husband F. Dale Robbins, Holladay, Utah, and her children: Carol Van Horn (Howard), Sandy, Utah; F.D. Robbins (Shelley), Taylorsville, Utah; Jim Robbins (Lindy), Centerville, Utah; Jeff Robbins (Jalane), Salt Lake City, Utah; 14 grandchildren 12 great-grandchildren: also, brothers Ray Stokes, West Valley, Utah; Garth Stokes, West Jordan, Utah; Gary Stokes, North Ogden, Utah; sister Reva Gordon, Huntington, Utah. Mom was preceded in death by her father and mother; brother, James Alden Stokes, sister, Corrine Stokes, and brother, Donald Floyd Stokes. Funeral services will be conducted on Monday, December 19, 2005, at 1:00 p.m. at Holladay Stake Center, 4395 South Albright Drive (2145 East). A viewing will be conducted prior to the services from 11:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Interment will be at the Wasatch Lawns Memorial Park and Mortuary, 3401 South Highland Drive, Salt Lake City. The family wishes to thank Dr. Michael P. Collins and Dr. Matthew C. Hansen, for their compassionate concern and excellent care given to our wife and mother.