Obituary: Robinson, Regan

Age 63

Wed., Sept. 3, 2014

ROBINSON, Regan (Age 63) Regan was born November 25, 1950 in Salem, Oregon, the daughter of George E. and Kathleen B. Robinson.

She died on August 24, 2014 at her home on Whidbey Island, Washington.

She graduated from the University of New Hampshire and Simmons School of Library Science.

She served as a librarian and library administrator in King, Stevens and Whatcom Counties in Washington, as well as in Oregon and Rhode Island.

She was founder and publisher of the Librarian’s Collection Letter.

She was a passionate advocate for libraries and literacy.

She was an active opponent of attempts to constrain or control public access to information.

She is survived by her son, Sam Kolyer of Kettle Falls, Washington; and brother, Anthony B. Robinson (Linda), of Seattle.

(Correspondence to PO Box 803, Coupeville, WA 98239) A Service of Thanksgiving for the Life of Regan Robinson will be held Saturday, September 20th at 4:00 p.m. on Whidbey Island at 4684 Rhodie Lane, Freeland, 98249, Memorial gifts may be directed to Oxford House at http://wa.oxfordhouse.us/ or the Wallowa Land Trust http://wallowalandtrust.org/ or another charity of the donor’s choice.

Regan lived with integrity and joy.

Her many friends and family members grieve her loss but give thanks for her life, a life well lived.

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