In Loving Memory of
Virginia Lee Robinson
Loved for a Century by All
August 12, 1920 – October 15, 2020
Virginia Rumph Robinson passed away at the Powder River Manor on October 15, 2020.
Virginia Lee Rumph was born on August 12, 1920, at Kruger, MT located on Butte Creek. The daughter of Clark and Gertrude (Schaap) Rumph. Virginia had five brothers and one sister, Rolly, Raymond, Richard, Robert, Vern, and Roger. Virginia attended the Butte Creek School for eight years before transferring to Broadus. She boarded out in Miles City for part of her freshman year then returned to Broadus to graduate in 1938. Following high school Virginia worked in the ASCS office in Broadus and then as the Deputy County Clerk and Recorder. In this office Virginia became familiar with people getting married. During this time she loved to go to all the local dances. At a Butte Creek dance Virginia met the love of her life Frank P “Bob” Robinson. Bob enlisted in the army at Fort Robinson, Nebraska in January of 1942. In September of 1942 Bob came home on leave to see his sweetheart. Bob and Virginia took a road trip to Red Lodge, MT where they went to the courthouse and got married on September 15, 1942. From Red Lodge they then ventured through Yellowstone Park on their honeymoon. Virginia then went back to Nebraska with Bob and they lived in Crawford, Nebraska for about three years. They made many lifelong friends there.
Virginia’s first child, Anita was born in Chadron, Nebraska in March of 1944. Virginia and Bob moved to part of the LO ranch in 1946. While living there they had their second child in Miles City, Dennis. In 1948 Gordon was born and Gwynne in 1950. In showing the unbelievable strength of this wonderful woman, she endured losing three of her four cherished children, Gordie at age 6 in 1954, Gwynne at age 10 in 1960, and Anita at age 53 in 1997 and then the love of her life, Bob at age 96 in 2014. Virginia and Bob moved to the Tony Fransico Place, 8 miles north of Boyes, MT in 1950 and ranched there for 10 years. In February 1960, they moved to the Kuester Place, 15 miles north of Hammond on the Crow Creek Road. Bob and Virginia ranched at the Kuester place until they decided they wanted to semi retire and move closer to Broadus. They bought a beautiful place along the Little Powder River in 1979. Virginia was the Secretary of the Cow Belles for decades. She was always involved with the East Fork Roping Club and many other events and organizations she could lend her secretarial skills. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, and grandmother. She was a very hard-working ranch wife that survived many difficult times.
Virginia’s biggest love was anything involving her family and friends. She loved to attend basketball games and rodeos of all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She enjoyed going to Broadus and playing cards, bowling, dancing and attending parties. Virginia had a great green thumb. She could raise beautiful flowers and yard and a bountiful garden. In September 1987, she got Bob talked into going on a bus tour that visited 19 different states back east and saw beautiful fall foliage. Bob’s sisters Bernice and Edith toured with them. She would cook a wonderful meal on the spur of a moment and make a lemon pie that everyone wanted a piece of even though she would say “it isn’t very good”. They were always delicious!
Virginia was preceded in death by her loving husband, Bob, three children, Anita Talcott, Gwynne, Gordie, her parents, and six of her siblings, Rolly, Raymond, Richard, Robert and Vern. She is survived by her son Dennis (Linda) Robinson, grandchildren Gerri Lynn (Dave) Pillar, Juanita (Zane) Williams, Joy (Dave) Price, Michele (Rob) McCue, Chad (Lisa) Robinson, Nicole (Scott) Wichman, twelve great grandchildren, seven great-great grandchildren, one brother, Roger and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 18, 2020 from 1:00-5:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Broadus. Graveside services will be held on Monday, October 19, 2020 at 2:30 p.m. at the Valley View Cemetery in Broadus. Condolences may be made to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Congregational Church, Powder River Manor, Boyes Community Club or charity of choice.
Thank you to all at the Powder River Manor for the loving care given to Virginia. Special thank you to Dee and Bob Talcott for all of your loving care the last few years.
This wonderful woman will be missed by all. She did reach her goal of living longer than her older brother Rolly, 100 years, 2 months and 3 days. Rest peacefully in the loving arms of all your loved ones in heaven.
Roberta Morgan Rickman says
Dennis & Linda
I am so sorry for loss of your mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Hugs.
“Bird”
Lisa Gaskill says
So very sorry to hear about Virginia. She was an amazing lady.
Bernice Rolfson says
Dennis and Linda
Sorry for your loss. Virginia was an amazing lady and lived a full life. I always enjoyed visiting with she and Bob. Prayers to your family.
ArLynn & Walter Archer says
A beautiful soul. Thoughts and prayers.
Tom and Judy Collins. says
We were very sorry to hear about Virginia. She was such a great lady. Always enjoyed visiting with her.
Carol Schneidt says
Thoughts and prayers to all of Virginia’s family. She was a very nice lady!
Ranae and Bill Lancaster says
Our hearts go out to the entire family as we mourn the loss of Virginia with you. She was a wonderful person with a radiant smile and kind words for everyone.
Leo and Jo Jurica says
Sorry for your loss.
Nancy Klapmeier says
Such a beautifully kind woman. So sorry for your loss
Linda Losinski says
Dennis and Linda and family, Aunt Virginia will surely be missed. She was so kind and caring . We will never forget the fun times we had while visiting all of you at the ranch years ago.So sad we can’t attend the services as we are visiting our son and family in Minnesota. God Bless.
Marieg Scoville says
Virginia was a great, independent lady, and a good example for us all. She will be greatly missed.
Jim and Kathy Bowers says
What an inspirational lady. A century of wonderful memories. God bless her loving family in this time of sorrow.
Teresa Geib Bacon says
Dennis, Linda and family. I am so sorry to hear this, i spoke w her about 3 wks ago she sounded so good. I couldn’t make it to her 100th and won’t be able to come now. She and Mom spoke every 2 wks now they can visit all day long:) I loved her and Bob, God Bless everyone, our Prayers are with you
Sue Anne Gardner Iman says
What a beautiful and wonderful woman! And so strong. Gwynn and I were the same age and I didn’t know how Virginia and Bob were able to go on after that, but they leaned on each other and friends and family and persevered. She will be remembered!
Sylvia Zimmer says
What a beautiful, kind lady went to join her angels. From having Gwynn as my first childhood friend for a very short time to Virginia going with my Mom and I to Billings to pick out my wedding dress… this lady was a favorite forever. Farewells are so hard, but this sweetheart endured them with such a strength. Such a God driven generation.. prayers to all the family 🙏🙏❤
Jane Thompson says
To all of Virginia’s Family,
I always had good visits with Virginia, a very Special lady. She will be missed by many!
SALLY A. BORLA says
Virginia will be missed by so many but I am so happy with all my visits to the manor this past year, I was able to say Hi and visit a little with Virginia–what a remarkable woman she was right up to the end, could visit and was always going down the hall with her walker. Prayers and Love to Dennis and Linda–May God give you strength this next week for all you must endure but know we are all thinking of you.Sall
Sandy Snider Stahl says
I was so incredibly lucky to get to know Virginia well the last few years. The best part of a trip to town was visiting with Virginia even though she is 32 years older than me. She always made me feel like the stories I told to entertain her were truly important. At 100, she was still having a huge, positive impact on my life. Thank you, my dear friend. I will miss you forever.
Ginger says
I loved Virginia’s love for life, not to mention that spunk that was so admirable. Glad she lived as long as she wanted, beating Roly’s ‘record’.
Wayne & Anita Wetherelt says
So very sorry to hear of her passing, our thoughts & Prayers to all the families.
Bill and Dina Gay says
Our sincere condolences to the family. Always enjoyed visiting with her.
Bonnie Sprague says
Linda and Dennis,
I am so sorry for your loss of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are there for you both as you adjust to the loss of both of your mothers. May your wonderful memories help you through this most difficult of times. Blessings to you and to all of the family!
Cora Mae Ofstie says
Dennis & Linda my Condolences & prayers are with you. Losing your sweet Mothers is so hard. What a beautiful legacy they left in you & your children. May you hold all your memories close. Cora Smith Ofstie
Steve and Carol Wilcox says
Dennis and Linda, our condolences and prayers are with you. I didn’t know your folks, but Jess and Nancy talked about them . Your mom lived a long life!