Krista "Kris" Robinson

CLARKSTON, WA - Krista "Kris" Kim Robinson, 60, formerly of Pocatello, passed away at her home on Thursday, March 17, 2011. She was born in Pocatello August 8, 1950 to Doyne Palmer and Reece Infanger. Krista spent her early years in Pocatello. When she was 10 years old she moved with her family to Moses, Lake, Washington, where she finished out her elementary years and attended Junior High and High School. In 1966, Kris returned to Pocatello and started her family with her first born, Lynnette. She met Clyde Robinson and they were married in 1968. They added three more children to their family; Mindi, Kim and Bill. Kris and Clyde both worked and together they raised their children to adulthood. They were later divorced. Kris met Greg Steele and they moved to Lewiston, Idaho for a short time. They then settled into their home in Clarkston, Washington. They attended Orchards Christian Church together, and shared their love of gardening, canning and cooking. Many loved ones, neighbors and friends were the grateful recipients of their hobbies. She also donated time to the local food bank. She is survived by her mate, Greg Steele of Clarkston, Wa., mother and stepfather Doyne and John Palmer, of Moses Lake, WA.; stepmother Bonnie Infanger of Wolfcreek, MT.; her children, Lynnette (Sean) Harris of Pocatello, Mindi (Jeff) Nielsen of Aberdeen, Kim (Jason Olson) Cotroneo of Pocatello, Bill (Lauren) Robinson of Rupert; 16 grandchildren; her siblings, Craig (Janice) Infanger of Lexington, KY., Tammy (Alan) Springer of Draper, UT.; Hollis (Barry) Moos of Moses Lake, WA.; John Infanger, Rocky (Michelle) Infanger, and Mike Infanger, all of Wolfcreek, MT. She was preceded in death by her father, Reece Infanger of Wolfcreek, MT. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, March 24, 2011, at Colonial Funeral Home, 2005 S. 4 th Ave. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the funeral service. Burial will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park.