Robin Clemens Teske

Funeral services for ROBIN CLEMENS TESKE, 47, will be held on Friday, January 10, 2014 at 2pm at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints with Bishop Alan Osler officiating. Burial will follow in the Valley View Cemetery. Robin died peacefully on January 6, 2014 at the Torrington Community Hospital after a long and courageous battle with kidney disease. Visitation hours will be held on Thursday, January 9, 2014 at the Colyer Funeral Home Chapel from 3pm to 7pm. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make contributions in Robin’s memory to either the “Special Touch” program at Community Hospital or to Waggin’ Tails Animal Shelter. Arrangements are under the direction of the Colyer Funeral Home and friends are invited to send condolences to the family at www.colyerfuneralhome.com Robin was born January 15th, 1966 the daughter of Richard Clemens and Patty Lou (Jones) Clemens. She joined a three-year old sister, Shelly. She spent her first five years in Yoder, moving to Torrington when her parent’s divorced in 1971. In 1972, her mother remarried, and she gained a second father and three more sisters. She completed her schooling in Torrington, and spent time working in South Carolina, and also Laramie, Wyoming, where she owned a clothing store. She moved back to Torrington and received her associate degree at Eastern Wyoming College. She was working in Colorado in 1981 when she received a kidney transplant. In 1996, she married Kevin Teske and his daughter, Meranda. Kevin and Robin later separated, but Robin and Meranda remained close. Robin spent the last 17 years of her life on dialysis, and underwent a multitude of surgeries and procedures. She did so with faith, positive attitude and strength. She was an inspiration to many, and will be missed by all. She is survived by her parents, Patty and Cliff Wood, of Torrington, and Richard and Linda Clemens of Burlington, WA., her daughter, Meranda Teske, sisters, Jacque (Todd) Seiffert, Dana (Bill) Rounsborg, of Aurora, CO. Kari Cameron and Baydee Khan of Las Vegas, NV., a brother, Ryan (Sonja) Clemens and his mother, Anna Clemens; Grandfather, Marvin E. Jones, of Torrington, 14 nieces, nephews and spouses, along with six great nieces and nephews, and so very many friends. She was preceded in death by her sister, Shelly Clemens; nephew, Christopher Martinez; grandparents, Ralph & Wilma Clemens; Pam & Red Wood; and Lucille Jones.

Robin Clemens Teske

January 15, 1966 - January 6, 2014