Constance Louise Robertson Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Connie Robertson passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on August 16, 2019. She was born July 12, 1938, to Warren and Emma Schroeder. She grew up happily on Pioneer Avenue in Cashmere, Washington. Connie attended Cashmere High School and graduated from there in 1956, after which she studied dental assisting in Seattle. She then returned to the valley where she worked under Dr. Ruud and Dr. Vance. It was during this time, in 1968, when she met and married the love of her life Gary Robertson. They were married for 44 years until his death in 2011. After their wedding they moved from Cashmere to Dryden and together ran Robertson Ranch. Throughout her life, Connie worked tirelessly to support her community through various outlets such as the Orthopedic Guild and multiple scholarships. Connie enjoyed miniatures, playing cards and reading in her spare time. In their later years, Connie and Gary retired to their home on Lake Chelan where they enjoyed many gatherings. The pure and complete enjoyment of her life was her grandchildren. Connie was a life-long member of the Cashmere Presbyterian Church. Connie was preceded in death by her brothers: William and Dan Schroeder, her granddaughter Nancy Jo Robertson and her husband Gary Robertson. Connie leaves behind three children: Barbara Corn (David), James Robertson (Colleen), Karin Blomquist (Lee); eight grandchildren: Sarah Strole (Pete O’Donnell), Emily Vilbrun (Mickenson), Curtis Strole (Cheriese), Gary Blomquist, Rudy Blomquist (Maggie), Karley Maher (Aidan), Warren Robertson (Kelly), Alexander Robertson (Shelby), and one great-grandson Noah Vilbrun. A graveside service for family and close friends will be at the Cashmere Cemetery on Evergreen Drive Tuesday, August 27 at 11AM and a memorial service will follow at the Cashmere Presbyterian Church at 12 noon. As per Connie’s request, in lieu of flowers, please feel free to make a donation in her honor to the Cashmere Schools Foundation.

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Constance Louise Robertson

July 12, 1938 - August 16, 2019