Robin Gearhart Burley passed away at Valley General Hospital, in Renton, on Thursday, May 2, 2013, his unforgettable blue eyes twinkling their last.

Robin was born in Coupeville, Wash., January 31, 1945. He spent his first eighteen years growing up on the family farm in Maxwelton with his two sisters, Joan and Lynn, and his younger brother, Mark.

He graduated from Langley High School in 1963, where he proved that size does not matter, using his mighty 120 lb. frame to intimidate football foes.

After high school, life led Robin down many roads; he worked as an Alaska fisherman, served honorably in the army in Vietnam, dabbled in sales and worked as a glazier for Sunset Glass in Bellevue.

He loved music and dancing, singing for friends shortly before his death. The accomplishments that brought him the greatest joy were his marriage to Penelope Cowden, his wife who preceded him in death, and the wonderful legacy of his surviving family; daughter Kim, her husband, Chad Smith, son Jeff Burley, his wife Ronalee, and five amazing grandchildren; Gabrielle and Evan Smith, Alek, Ethan, and Romin Burley. He is survived also, by his sister Joan (Bob) Blasko, sister Lynn (Don) Scriven, brother Mark (Merrie) Burley and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

A graveside memorial will be held on Thursday, May 16th, at 11:00 a.m., at the Bayview Cemetery, Whidbey Island, Wash. A gathering will follow at the Little Brown Church, 7027 Maxwelton Rd., Clinton, Wash. Anyone wishing to remember and celebrate Robin’s life is welcome at both. Memorial gifts may be made to the American Cancer Society.