Betty Lou Robinson

Robinson, Betty Lou, left this earth on March 21, 2013 at the age of 91. She had recently been residing at the Kansas Christian Home in Newton, KS.

Betty was born May 26, 1921 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Houston, TX. She graduated from the League City High School and subsequently married John L. Robinson on June 28, 1939 in Richmond, TX.

John and Betty became the parents of five children who survive: Rebecca (Larry) Edwards, David (Jan) Robinson, Karen (Johnny) Schmidt, Cindy (Guy) Hood and Daniel (Debbie) Robinson. Also surviving are 11 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and 5 great great-grandchildren. Betty also became “mother” to the younger siblings of her husband John; Annie Robinson Riley, Daniel D. and Clint Robinson.

Betty was homemaker, mother, Sunday School teacher and an effective minister for the Lord. She served alongside her husband in ministry for more than 58 years in seven Friends Churches in Kansas, Texas, and North Carolina, and through the Church Office of Mid America Friends in Wichita. Along the way, she was able to touch lives through her loving remembrances of cards and letters. She loved her rose garden and became widely known for her delicious sourdough cinnamon bread, affectionately called, “Betty Bread.” In her later years, Betty accepted the ministry of prayer, devoting herself to praying fervently for her family members, her church family and for missionaries around the world.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Otto H., II and Louise A. Haardt; husband of 60 years, John L. Robinson; brothers, Otto H. Haardt, III and Albert F. Haardt; sister, Gene Norton; 5 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at Northridge Friends Church to be scheduled at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established with the Northridge Friends Church, 2655 Bullinger St. Wichita, KS 67204 and Evangelical Friends Mission, P.O. Box 525 Arvada, CO 80001.