Oct 20, 2020

Robin (Carlson) Grebba

Posted Oct 20, 2020 4:47 PM

Robin Lorraine (Carlson) Grebba, was born in Phoenix, Arizona, on September 27, 1957, to Robert and Judith McLean. She was the second child of 4; siblings Carolyn Pearson, Robert McLean Jr and Sandra Oelke. Robin passed away unexpectedly on October 10,2020 due to complications related to COVID-19. Robin is preceded in death by her parents Robert and Judith McLean, sister Carolyn Pearson, brother Robert McLean Jr. and granddaughter Kayla Carlson and is survived by her husband Paul Grebba, sister Sandra (Robert) Oelke, Her son Shawn (Terry) Carlson, grandchildren Nicole Raycraft and Cody Carlson. Her son Brandon (Kathryn), grandchildren (late) Kayla Carlson, great grandson Cydon Wright, Madison Carlson, great grand daughter Paisley Carlson, Alyssa (Whitman) Jones, Rebecka Carlson, Mckenzie Carlson and Natalie Carlson and her daughter Nichole Carlson. Robin spent the majority of her life in Phoenix, Az and most of her career in retail management until more recently after she proudly completed her pharmacy technician certification. Robin was solid in her faith of Christianity and her Democratic political views and never backed down from an opportunity to share her thoughts. She enjoyed spending weekends at her property in Northern Az nicknamed the “honky château,” spending time outdoors camping, fishing, gardening, reading, watching sports, bird watching, making various crafts and had a love for music and signing. Robins home was always open to all for any occasion, and decorated for each holiday. She shared her love of cooking with her children and grandchildren and had many family traditional recipes to pass through generations. She had a talent for sending out care packages of plunder and giving away belongings she felt someone else would enjoy more. She loved to travel and was continually counting sleeps for her next visits. Robin had a fierce, unconditional love for her family and was actively involved in encouraging, supporting and acknowledging her pride of her posterity which she joyfully extended to anyone considered a friend. Robin spent the last 39 years with the love of her life Paul Grebba. She cherished her relationships with her previous husband Doug Carlson the father of Brandon and Nichole Carlson and George Lyons, father of Shawn Carlson and had an unwavering, exceptional best friendship of 40 years with Karen Stclair Ferrill. Robin was a loving women who lived her life with honor and integrity. She lived without regrets and encouraged others to live life to the fullest. The memories of Robin will have an everlasting impact on all who knew her.

Funeral services will be conducted privately.