Obituaries

Robin Jack Van Woerden

April 11, 1941 - February 01, 2023 

Robin (Rob) Van Woerden, 81, passed peacefu ly February 1, 2023 in La Grande, OR at the Grande Ronde Hospital with his wife Shirley by his side. No service is planned at this time. Robin was born in Mt. Vernon, Washington on April 11, 1941 to Marty and Jack VanWoerden. Rob was the middle born of three boys eldest brother Dirk (MaryLou) of Federal Way, WA and younger Brother Jim (Schuyler) of Be lingham, WA. Rob was married to Barbara Joan VanWoerden until her passing in 1987 due to a terminal i lness. Then on October 31, 1992, Rob married Shirley (Hinton) VanWoerden in a sma l ceremony at their home in Cove, OR, which included Robs and Shirley's Children Jessica Siniff of Cove, OR and Michael Siniff (Crissa) also of Cove, OR. Rob had three Grandchildren; Ke ly, Kaden, and Quinn. Rob Spent endless hours on the road fo lowing his children and grandchildren to sporting events, snowmobile adventures, rodeos, and countless other family related functions. Rob was an avid sports and rodeo fan. Rob was also a devoted gardener who spent countless hours in his beautiful yard, flower beds and vegetable garden. Rob spent his life in the Cattle and Grain Industry, and spent the end of his career working for Pendleton Grain Growers at Mckennon Station in Pendleton and later at the Station in Alicel, where he retired. The VanWoerden family are a l Alumni of Washington State University, and proud of their Alma Mater. Robin’s eldest grandchild is currently attending WSU and Rob would watch the games to see if he could see her in the crowd on the TV. GO COUGS!