Robin Lynn Walker

With sorrow today, but hope forever, the family of Robin Lynn Walker announces her passing on February 15, 2026. Because Robin had a deep personal faith in Jesus and the Resurrection, her family knows that her absence now is but for a season. We will see her again, and that reunion will be glorious.

Robin was a woman of deep inner strength, passionate faith, an unwavering commitment to her family, and a welcoming heart for others. She was kind, accepting, and most of all, loving.

Robin was born on January 1, 1946 in Huntington Park, California and spent her childhood in Norwalk and Whittier, CA. Robin was a bit of a formidable tomboy in elementary school and junior high. Other kids learned quickly to not mess with her or her little brother Bill. Robin moved with her family to Cathedral City, CA in 1960. She attended high school in nearby Palm Springs, graduating in 1963. She then attended cosmetology school and graduated in 1964 with her Beautician’s license.

Robin married Richard Cromwell in 1965 and immediately moved to his home in Darby, Montana. Big Sky Country would be her home the rest of her life. Moving from the California desert to rural western Montana was a bit of a culture shock for Robin, but she quickly learned to love Montana with a deep, lifelong passion.

Robin’s and Richard’s first child, Stephanie, was born in 1966. In 1969, son Mason was added to the family. A few years later, after her remarriage to David, “Shark” Walker in 1972, Robin gave birth to her last child, Kirk, in 1973.

Robin’s faith in God defined her core identity. That was obvious if you spent time with her. Most conversations with Robin would include affirmations of her commitment and love for Jesus. She read her well-worn, heavily-highlighted, Bible daily, and if Robin told you she would pray for you, she definitely would. Robin had a second family—a church family—at Darby Foursquare and in home Bible studies she was part of.

Robin worked for many years at People’s Market in Darby, serving for many years as the Produce Manager. Later, she worked for the Darby School District as a Teaching Aide. She loved this work and was deeply committed to the success and self-esteem of her many students. This role was more “calling” than job, and she loved the chance to invest in the growth of her students. Over the years, she still received messages of gratitude from “her kids”.

One of Robin’s passions was for a special Montana place, Glacier National Park. She had lived more than twenty years in Montana, but had never been there before she joined her little brother Scott and his wife Kim on one of their many treks to Glacier. Robin immediately fell in love with the park and joined Scott and Kim many times on later visits to the park. The trio hiked many miles in Glacier. Robin was always energized by the stunning scenery and the animals, especially grizzly bears.

Robin had 3 children, but she also had a special dog her last few years: an eccentric little Yorkie mix pup named Siri. That little dog meant very much to Robin, and she enthusiastically spoiled it. But Siri gave Robin joy as her health began to decline. In her last few years, Robin struggled with dementia, a relentless foe. Like all things she did, Robin navigated these difficult days with faith and grace. She eventually moved to a memory care unit in Deerlodge, MT, where she resided until her death.

Robin was preceded in death by her parents and her first husband Richard. She is survived by her husband Shark Walker, daughter Stephanie Mix (Curtis), sons Mason Cromwell and Kirk Walker (Jody), her beloved grandchildren Kensey and Jordan Mix, Dani Crowe, Derek Walker, and Darcy Smith, 3 great grandchildren: Dash, Daya, & Sophie. Also, several nieces and nephews, and her younger brothers Bill and Scott.

Services will be held Saturday, February 21st at 3:00 pm at the Darby High School Gymnasium. Donations can be made in Robin Walker’s name to a Memorial Scholarship through DCEF (Darby Community Excellence Fund.) Checks can be mailed or dropped off at Darby High School, 209 School Drive. Condolences may be left for the family at www.dalyleachchapel.com.