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Robbins, Elva M.
Elva M. Robbins, 98, longtime resident of West Liberty, died Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2011, at Crestview Care Center in West Branch. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 19, at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Iowa City. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service in Iowa City.
Elva Maude Rakestraw was born July 5, 1913, in Daykin, Neb., the daughter of Roy and Zella (Baldwin) Rakestraw. She was united in marriage to Donald E. Robbins on Oct. 19, 1938, in Iowa City. The couple had made their home in West Liberty for many years where Elva owned and operated Twin Gables Restaurant & Tavern for over 20 years.
She was a member of the Moose Lodge in Muscatine. Elva enjoyed playing bingo, cards, especially euchre, and up until this past year, she was always willing to go to “Boat” on a moment's notice!
Her family includes two sons, Richard of Iowa City and Gary and wife Pat Robbins of West Liberty; five grandchildren, a great-granddaughter; and a great-great-grandson.
She was preceded in death by her husband; daughter, Donna Carmichael; and an infant son.
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