Roberta Kirkpatrick

Roberta Robin Kirkpatrick, 55, of Danville, passed away August 20, 2005 at home with her family at her side. Robin was born July 28, 1950 in Tilden, Nebraska to Robert and Shirley (Noe) Eacker. After High School Robin went to Beauty School and then worked as a model in Chicago and Colorado. When she returned to the Danville area she worked at the Ramada Inn and then other area restaurants. Her luck with gambling finally paid off and she was able to retire from working and raise her children Robert Bobby Christensen (Bloomington), Kendra Walag (Schaumburg), and Rachelle Shelly Walag (at home). Robin had many fond memories of the time she spent with her dear friends Patty Crawley and Ruthy Sullivan. Robin also enjoyed cooking and being with family she was always happy to have anyone over for food, fun, and a friendly game of pool. She won many trophies for her pool playing and bowling. Robin enjoyed spending time with her brothers Ron (Pam) Eacker of Fairbanks, Alaska, John (Vanessa) Loewenstein of Camargo, Tom (Patti) Loewenstein and Jan (Norma) Hines both of Danville. Her sisters Val Loewenstein of Georgetown and Lynette (John) Morris of Danville. Robin also had many aunts, uncles, cousins, step- brothers and sisters. In the past few years when Robin was not able to be so active she still enjoyed her flowers, gardening and being with family and friends. Robin left us here to be with her grandparents, parents, daughter Solitaire Christensen, and brother William Loewenstein.