Elsbeth Robinson passed away quietly in her sleep Saturday, July 2. She was the wife of Gerald S. Robinson, publisher of Robinson Newspapers in King County.

Born in Bochum, Germany, Elsbeth survived a war-torn era as a young woman. She is survived there by her sister-in-law Brigitta and her niece Sandra. After WW II, she met and married a G.I. and moved to the Seattle area.

She is the mother of three children, Carla Warsow, Linda McDaniel and Michael McDaniel (Barbara) from that marriage. They live in the Seattle area. In 1968 she married Gerald S. Robinson following the death of his wife, Lee. The combined family then numbered 10, with five boys added to the mix. They are Mike (Julie), Kenneth (Debbie), Timothy (Eileen), Patrick (Kim) and Scott (Mauria) Robinson, all of the Seattle area.

She was a devoted wife and Super-Mom to all the children, always thinking ahead and concerned about their well-being.

She loved to travel to Europe with her husband and friends. She was a meticulous homemaker and loved her cabin in Sequim and her home on Puget Sound.

She worked side by side with Jerry for 43 years as associate publisher and community supporter. A scholarship is awarded annually in her name at Highline CC. She was a great friend to many and grateful for the attention of those friends in her final years.

One of her most cherished items was the first rose JR gave her. She was the perfect rose in her own life.

In addition to the family listed above, she is survived by 13 grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A private memorial service is planned.