Kristina Bosworth Robbs died March 11, 2017 on Mercer Island, WA after a long battle with a rare form of adrenal cancer. Kris was "one in a million", beloved for her energy, generosity, compassion, and humor. The 67-year-old grandmother, premier realtor, world traveler, philanthropist, and friend to all she met, was born in Chicago, IL to Robert and Janet Bosworth. She grew up in Milwaukee, WI, Buffalo, NY, and Atlanta, GA, graduating from North Springs HS in Sandy Springs, GA, where she was a majorette.
She attended the University of South Carolina and is a graduate of the Atlanta College of Medical and Dental Assistants. She married Charles Thurber Robbs in 1971 in Atlanta. They began military family life stationed in Germany, where both children, Jennie and Chad, were born. Following moves to Fort Belvoir, VA, Fort Benning, GA, and Atlanta, GA, they settled on Mercer Island in 1980.
Kris combined a successful real estate career with raising her two children. She was active over the years and in a variety of capacities with PEO, Sunset Club, Forum XXII, VFW, Seattle Yacht Club and Opera Guild among many others. She was a longtime Mariners season ticket holder, avid Seahawk fan, Seattle Opera and Symphony goer. Many weekends were spent skiing at Crystal Mountain where she was on the Silver Skis Board.
She is survived by her husband Charlie; daughter Jennie Banks (Zac); son Chad (Kim); mother Janet Bosworth; brothers Bill (Marty) and Bob Bosworth (Jill); brother-in-law Philip Robbs (Claudia), sister-in-law Kathy Robbs; beloved grandchildren Colin (4) and Lucy Banks (21 months); and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her father.
Kris was so much larger than life, always ready for the next adventure, always with a smile on her face. She touched many lives and will be greatly missed by every one of them.
Memorial services will be held
at 2:00 pm on April 22, 2017 at the
Mercer Island Presbyterian Church
3605 84th Ave SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040 and at 11:00 am
on May 20, 2017 at the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer,
731 Peachtree St NE,
Atlanta, GA 30308.
Memorials suggested to Seattle Cancer Care Alliance.
Kris' online obituary is at
www.bartonfuneral.com
Published in The Seattle Times from Apr. 4 to Apr. 2, 2017