Beth Ann (Olinski) Robinson, 58

Beth Ann (Olinski) Robinson came into this world on Sept. 29, 1959. She was the only daughter of Matthew and Janice Olinski. Beth grew up matching wits with brothers Matthew, Paul and Jon, and bringing home academic honors, especially in math and the arts.

After graduating from Kearny High in New Jersey in 1977 she headed west, attending the California College of Arts and Crafts before moving to Montana in 1980. Over the years Beth worked for the Forest Service, as a graphic designer and as a tutor while raising her children and taking classes at the Flathead Valley Community College. She earned her Bachelors of Fine Arts from the University of Montana in 1993.

Beth had three children and always encouraged their creativity and sense of humor. She made things beautiful.

Beth Robinson is survived by her husband Clifford Gene Robinson, son Zane Nelson, daughter Aleicia Ann Robinson, daughter Katrin and son-in-law Jake Steck, grandchildren Turner and Brady Steck, brother Matthew and sister-in-law Joanne, brother Jon and sister-in-law Vera, brother Paul, brothers-in-law Kevin, Bill and Raymond Robinson, sisters-in-law Diane Robinson, Dorothy Robinson and Wanda Little, as well as nieces, nephews and friends from near and far.

She was preceded in death by her father and mother.

A funeral service is planned Saturday, July 7, at the Crossroads Christian Fellowship in Bigfork with visitation at 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., with service to be held at 12.

Johnson-Gloschat Funeral Home is caring for the family.