Robbie Phillips Garner
Published June 5, 2015
Robbie Phillips Garner
Robbie passed away on May 19, 2015, following an extended illness. Born Roberta Kaye on October 1, 1953, to George Robert and Delena Phillips in Price, Utah. Robbie attended St. Anthony School, McKnight and Hazen High School in Renton. She enjoyed her childhood along with her sister, Joni, in the Windsor Hills neighborhood.
In 1973, she married Greg Garner, her husband of 42 years. They resided in Renton for two years then relocated to Penticton, B.C., Canada, returning to Tacoma in 1977 with their eldest son, Jeff. Currently, Robbie resided in the family home in Spanaway with her husband, Greg.
Robbie was the loving mother of two sons, Jeff and Pat. She particularly enjoyed a wide variety of their youth activities. In addition, Robbie shared a deep appreciation for small creatures, especially her Schnauzers.
In moments of reflection she was known to say, “Try to do something nice for someone everyday.”
Robbie was preceded in death by her father, and is survived by her mother, Delena, of Renton; father-in-law and mother-in law, Bill and Clarice Garner of Tacoma; husband, Greg Garner; sons, Jeff Garner and Patrick Garner; grandson, Colin Garner; sister and brother-in-law, Joni and Dan Dedo of Chelan; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Lani and John Briehl; nieces, Molly Brown and Ali Osmers; nephew, Michael Dedo; and great nephews and nieces, Anthony, Elle, Kobe, Kemper, and Georgia.
Memorial service and reception will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 6, 2015, at Spanaway Lutheran Church, 16001 “A” Street South, Spanaway, Washington.