Elva Robinson

Elva Virgie (Kastl) Robinson of Blue Mound, Kansas, born May 9, 1918, passed away September 3, 2011. Elva married her beloved Truman on September 4, 1942 (who passed away January 21, 2001), and was a devoted mother to Dianne, (who passed away September 3, 1968) and to Richard (Rick). Elva graduated from Blue Mound High School in 1936, and also graduated Parsons Business College. She then worked a number of years at the Linn County Treasurer's Office before becoming a full time mother and farm wife. Elva was active in the community and belonged to the Women's Advance Club and Jolly Sewing Circle. Her activity stretched beyond these clubs as she became President of the Kansas Federation of Women's Clubs and was active in the Past Presidents association after her term. Elva loved her bridge playing and enjoyed association with many area bridge players. Elva also enjoyed watching the birds that showed up on her bird feeders every morning. Throughout her life, she was a caring and giving person to her family and friends alike. Elva is survived by her son, Rick and her much loved daughter in law, Charlene of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Grandsons Brandon and Brenton of Tulsa, Oklahoma, great grandson Brenton, and great granddaughter Brooklyn. Elva is also survived by her brother Sherman. Brothers Eldon, Melvin, Calvin, and Max and sister Reitha, have passed on before their older sister. Elva was very close to her nieces and nephews. Elva was especially close with her sister Reitha's daughter, Mona Sadler, who was like a second daughter to her. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday September 8, 2011 at the Blue Mound Federated Church. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 PM Wednesday September 7 at the Coffel-Schneider Funeral Home Mound City, Kansas. Burial will be in the Sonny Slope Cemetery in Blue Mound. The family suggests contributions to the Leukemia Foundation. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.coffelschneider.com. Arrangements: Coffel-Schneider Funeral Home Mound City, Kansas.