Gary Duane Robinson

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Gary Duane Robinson, age 82, who passed away on February 4, 2026, after a 13 year battle with COPD. He was at home, surrounded by loved ones. Born in Ashland, Wisconsin, on January 12, 1944, Gary was the third child of Wallace and Betty (Bayliss) Robinson. He spent the first 13 years of his life in Ashland, growing up with his brother and sister, alongside an extended family of his maternal grandma, aunts, uncles and cousins. In 1957 Wallace and Betty moved the family to Vancouver, Washington for a fresh start. Gary spent the rest of his teen years going to school, working on cars and picking berries at a family berry farm, in Gresham, Oregon. He was a very hard worker and well liked by all who knew him. In 1962 Gary enlisted in the United States Army, where he proudly served his country for 3 years. Gary was stationed at Fort Chaffee, located in western Arkansas, near Paris, Arkansas. It was in Paris that Gary met his wife, Barbara Ann Fox. After a 6 month courtship, the pair were married. A year later the couple relocated to Vancouver, WA. to be closer to his family and start a new job. Professionally, Gary worked for ALCOA/Vancouver Extrusion Company (Vanexco) and Anodizing, for over 23 years. When Vanexco closed in 1991, Gary started his own anodizing business. He enjoyed working for himself until 2007 when complications from COPD forced him to retire. Gary was a devoted family man whose many interests reflected his love of working with his hands. In his younger years, he enjoyed drawing and tinkering with cars, and later in life he developed a passion for collecting coins. In 2005, Gary joined the Catholic Church, embracing his faith with deep commitment. Daily prayer and reciting the rosary became meaningful parts of his life. Gary was survived by his wife of 61 years, Barbara, daughter Kristina (Thomas) Hasart, son Nicholas (Anne) Robinson, son Jonathan Todd (Monica) Robinson, grandson Colton (Zac) Hasart, grandson Shane (Kaylee) Hasart, granddaughter Jillian (Ron) Robinson, granddaughter Abigail (Tyler) Robinson, granddaughter Megan (John) De Rego, granddaughter Sydney Robinson, granddaughter Jonni Robinson, great-granddaughter Evangeline Hasart and great-grandson Reed Hasart. Gary was preceded in death by his parents Wallace and Betty Robinson, his brother Ronald Robinson and his sister Sandra Wenzel. There will be a Catholic Funeral Mass at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church on March 12,2026. A rosary will be said before the mass at 10:30 am. The Funeral Mass will begin at 11:00 am. A reception will follow mass, in the Parish Center. The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to the caregivers at Eden Health Hospice in Vancouver,WA. for their compassionate care during Gary’s final days. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Gary Robinson please visit our sympathy store.

Gary Duane Robinson

January 12, 1944 - February 4, 2026