Helen A. Robinson, 78, passed away on December 15 after a prolonged illness. She is survived by her children, Joel Robinson (Tina) and Becky Oldaker (Dave). She is also survived by her grandchildren, Charlie, Max, Devon (Caitlyn), Tyler (Lynzee), Abby, Caden, Mason, and Isaac, and great-granddaughter, Zaylee. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willy; her parents, Leonard and Alice; and granddaughter Lexi. Her older brother, Tom, passed away two days after she did. Photo is Tom and Helen with Santa at Hudsons in downtown Detroit, circa 1950.

Helen graduated from Regina High School and married the love of her life in 1969. She was a Respiratory Therapist at multiple hospitals in Michigan, and a welder after that. She was a talented artist and woodworker, making beautiful and functional furniture for both humans and Barbie dolls. She loved her family more than anything in the world and she will be deeply missed by all who knew her.