Robin Gail Garl Belcher Obituary (1964

Robin Belcher, 52, passed away peacefully on February 4th, 2016, after a nearly 3 year fight with an extremely rare illness. This is her story. I am Robin Gail Garl Belcher and was born January 7th, 1964 in Canoga Park, California, to Billie Jean Garl and my biological father, who divorced when I was just a toddler. I was raised by a single mother without child support or any other assistance until 1974 when my mother, Billie, married George Rushton. My parents moved from California to Hominy, Oklahoma, in 1977 and I graduated from Hominy High School in 1982. I was married at 18 years old which was quite an educational experience and later attended trade school and some college. I worked at QuikTrip for 3 years where I picked up the habit of eating really fast and then NGL Supply for 6 years, where I met Michael. I married Michael in 1990 when I was 26 and he was 40 years old and became an instant parent to Micah, 6 yrs old and Megan, 11 yrs old. After a 19 year battle with cancer, my step-dad George passed away in 1992. When the kids were growing up, we were very active with the First United Church youth group and I even worked at the church in the student ministries full time for a few years. I have been working at Williams/WilTel/Level 3 for the past 18 years and my latest role as Planner is the job which best suited my personality. Being a Planner by nature, I tried to prepare for my death just as I prepared for my life so by now you can tell I wrote my own obituary. My mother, Billie, married Jerry Jackson in 1995 and we have enjoyed many traveling adventures with them. Michael and I have enjoyed our children and grandchildren, time with friends and family, years of traveling, and most importantly, each other. I leave behind my wonderful husband and partner in life, Michael Belcher, my parents Billie & Jerry Jackson, and my brother Scott Garl. I also leave behind my step-daughter; Megan Setter, son-in-law Andy and my grandchildren Luke my step-son Micah Belcher, daughter-in-law Paola and my granddaughter Isabelle Belcher. Also a very special niece: Adrienne Vivar, her husband Mauricio and my grand-nephews Quinlan and Aiden; and my nephews Morgan, Ben, and Geoff, along with very special friends who are also family. The family would like to thank Saint Francis Hospice for their exceptional care and support during these final days. Instead of flowers, Robin would prefer donations made to John 3:16 Mission. John316mission.org 918-587-1186. A memorial service will be held at 12 noon, Friday, 2/12, at First United Methodist Church, 1115 S Boulder Ave. www.dillonfamilyservices.com