Linda R. Robinette, 74

Dr. Linda R. Robinette, 74, veterinarian of Pullman, WA passed peacefully away, at home on Saturday, April 18, 2020.  Linda was born April 5, 1946 in Fayetteville, Arkansas to Luther and Gertrude (White) McElhaney.  Both of her parents were WWII veterans.  When the war ended, they returned to the McElhaney family farm not far from Fayetteville.  The family later moved to Walla Walla, WA when Linda was a young child.  It was there where she began the 1 ^st grade.  Linda graduated from Walla Walla High School and was then admitted to the Veterinary School at Washington State University.  This had been her life-long dream.  After receiving her DVM Degree in 1970, Linda was accepted for a 15 month internship at the Angell Memorial Animal Hospital in Boston, MA.  In 1971, Linda married Dr. Jack Robinette, a member of the veterinary clinical faculty at Washington State University.  In 1972, Linda began working for Dr. Marinell Poppie at the Alpine Animal Hospital in Pullman.  She purchased the Alpine in 1977 and operated it until her retirement in 2019.  Linda and Jack enjoyed gardening, camping, fishing, horseback riding, and most of all skiing.  Linda was preceded in death by her parents.  She is survived by her husband Jack of 49 years; Jacks children son Dan Robinette of Denver, CO; three daughters Christine Robinette of Aumsville, OR; Laurel Robinette of Moscow, ID; Janice Robinette of Seattle, WA; her sister Carolyn Clendaniel and husband Richard of Anchorage, AK; and their four children, Linda's cherished nieces and nephews Allen Clendaniel and wife Zareena; Scott Clendaniel and wife Maria; Joyce Hudson and husband Bryan and Gloria Clendaniel and husband Kevin Lauscher.  A celebration of Linda's life will be held at the Round Top Pavilion, at the Palouse Ridge Golf Course in Pullman, WA on Friday, October 1, 2021 beginning at 11:00 AM.  The family suggests memorial donations in Linda's name to the Friends of Hospice, PO Box 484, Pullman, WA 99163.  Kimball Funeral Home of Pullman, WA has been entrusted with arrangements.