Caroline Scott Robinson, 56, of Ada, died Tuesday, Jan 12th, 2010, at home surrounded by her family, from complications of lung cancer.
Caroline graduated from Forest Hills High School in 1972 and received her BS in Business from Aquinas in 1978. She had a lifetime passion for horseback riding and reading. A fiercely independent woman, she valued family greatly and was extremely dedicated to and supportive of her four children. She left a brilliant impression on all she met.
For 33 years with her husband, she created, organized, managed, and directed University Motors, a local MG sportscar business of international acclaim. She was preceded in death by her father, Oliver Long Robinson.
She is survived by her mother, Barbara Robinson of Cascade and step mother Joan Robinson of Grand Rapids; and by her siblings John (Betsi) Robinson, Greensboro NC; Mary Robinson (Tom Simmons); and Peter Robinson, both of Grand Rapids. An extraordinary wife and mother of intense character, she leaves her grieving husband of 31 years, John H Twist and four children: Mary (Chris) VanOpstal of Wilmette, IL, J Brooks Twist, Barbara Rose Twist, and James Oliver Twist, all of Ada.
Her legacy was her incredible strength. "Don't let yourself get weak; you are as strong as you stay."
A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 23 at 11:00 AM at Metcalf followed by a reception at the Hilton Hotel (28th Street and Patterson). The family will receive friends on Friday, January 22, at the Metcalf & Jonkhoff Chapel from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to the national Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Metcalf & Jonkhoff Funeral Service
4291 Cascade Rd SE at Kenmoor, E of I-96
