Robin Marie Clarke

Robin Marie Clarke (1964 – 2024) age 60 left this earth suddenly and unexpectedly on Tuesday, 8/6/2024. Robin was born on March 6, 1964, in Santa Barbara, California as the last and fourth child to Arthur and Amelia Clarke. Robin was a tomboy at heart and loved the ocean. She loved to play sports and softball was her favorite. Robin had a deep passion for animals (especially cats) and helping people. Robin cared deeply for her family and friends and was a great conversationalist. We always knew when Robin entered the room as her mom’s given smile would shine and the laughter and chatting had officially begun. Full moons, watching scaring movies and playing tricks on her brother Robert was another favorite pastime. For many years, Robin worked as a Medical Technician at Sansum Medical Clinic in the Gastroenterology Department. Yes, we heard many a funny story about her workday experiences. Robin lived in Seattle, Washington for a few years and made her way back to Santa Barbara where she later met her lifelong partner, Rhonda Womack, of 25 years. Robin and Rhonda made their first home in Houston, TX and later moved to Susanville, CA. Robin quickly ‘adopted’ Rhonda’s sons, Joseph and Brandon. Robin and Rhonda later moved to Santa Maria to be closer to their boys. People simply mattered without regard to one’s personal history, story, makeup, etc. Robin is survived by her lifelong Partner and Best Friend Rhonda and her two sons, Joseph and Brandon; sister Rachel Watanabe; brother-in-law, John Watanabe, her brothers Ralph Ramos and Robert Clarke; sister-in-law, Laura Clarke and her many nephews and nieces. We will be planning a celebration of life in the coming months.