Tina Marie Voves

May 25, 1968 - September 4, 2018

Tina Marie Voves passed away September 4, 2018 at Sacred Heart Medical Center, 4 days after an unexpected tragic allergic reaction suffered while camping on her families property at the Yaak River Valley in Montana. She is in heaven now with her savior Jesus Christ. She was born to Benjamin and Sandra (Bowen) Robins on May 25, 1968 In Spokane, Washington. She grew up in Green Acres, Washington with her parents and older brother Alan. As a young girl, she spent her time playing games with Alan, playing with the family pets and of course going to school. She was always an animal lover, and at the age of 8 became a student of football and a loyal fan of the Seattle Seahawks. As a teenager in Spokane she attended Central Valley School were she participated in the Color guard, hung out with a few friends, went to the occasional movie and pretty much did the same things most teenagers did. Her parents instilled a strong work ethic in her, and she would babysit for extra money so she could buy her own clothes and records. She always loved all kinds of music, from the music her parents grew up with to the rock and country of the era. She also loved to visit her family in Montana where her Grandparents lived. She adored her aunts, uncles, and cousins. The year she was born her grandparents bought property on the Yaak river and a few years later built a cabin where she would spend time and gained many of her best memories of time with family. As she grew into adulthood she earned a degree from Trend college in Spokane and worked for medical billing companies, eventually managing a staff of 12 and overseeing the accounts of over 80 physicians in Spokane. She personally knew each of her staff and doctors. She could tell you their spouses and children’s names and in many cases their birthdays. She valued the friendship of each and every one of them. In 1996 she married Kevin O'Kins and in 1999 gave birth to her son Andy. She continued to work and they lived in her home in the Spokane Valley. Her son was the apple of her eye and alway was a source of pride and joy. Unfortunately in 2002, her beloved father passed away from cancer and her marriage ended. She continued to work hard and take care of her son while grieving the loss of her father. She was very responsible and managed her money well, even as a single mother making an average income, she was able to sell her small home and buy a larger home to fit her and her sons needs. About this time she met her older half brother Marty, his wife and children and gained even more family. In 2005 she met her future husband Harry and his young son Sam. The boys were instant best friends, so were Tina and Harry. A month and a half later they were engaged and three months later they married. There was no such thing as "step" in their family. Tina was the glue that instantly joined their families. As a very young boy, Sam would tell people, "we got married”. Tina sold her home and she and Andy moved to Harry and Sam's home near Worley, Idaho. Harry and Tina worked hard to make their home a sanctuary from the world and put effort into making their marriage bulletproof, which is exactly what they did. Friends often referred to them as being on a 10 year honey moon and called it a story book or fairy tail marriage. There were no in-laws or outlaws, their families merged perfectly. Harry took the family to his lifelong church where the people there instantly fell in love with Tina and Andy. Tina and Harry were two peas in a pod, and as much as they loved and cared for other people would always prefer to spend time with each other and their boys. Harry and Tina had a burden on their heart for others marriages as well and were alway encouraging others and inviting people to the "Weekend to Remember" conference in CDA. They always hoped others could and would have what they had. Shortly into their marriage, Tina, tired of driving into Spokane left her job after a decade and a half. A year later she was hired on at the Benewah Medical and Wellness Center in Plummer, Idaho as a Certified Professional Coder and trainer. She excelled at her job there, and loved the staff and providers. She knew them probably better than they thought and would worry for and pray for them. A few years ago, Tina took up sewing and every time a young mother at work or in the church would announce an upcoming birth, she would make a unique, one of a kind baby blanket for them. If she had time she would make other gifts for the baby's older siblings. About a year and a half ago she transferred to the the Physical Therapy Department, and with her bubbly and magnetic personality, she fit right in. She loved the staff and especially the clients. The clients were always making her gifts and baked goods, and some even called her at home to check in with her. She loved to banter with the men and usually left their heads spinning. Tina adored the younger kids and little old ladies, and loved to encourage them in their progress. Tina loved children, and Harry volunteered with the Awana program at Worley Community church for 10 years and until the time of her passing, still helped with the children church and nursery. She absolutely loved working the nursery, and loved so many of your children as if they were her own. Thank you for sharing your children with her. Even though their home was in Worley, her heart was always at her grandparents property in the Yaak River Valley. In 2003 the cabin burned and it was just unaffordable to rebuild. So in 2007, Tina started roping her husband, father in law, uncles and friends, especially those with heavy equipment, into rebuilding and improving the property into the camping paradise it is now. She loved to invite people to camp and share in the fun. Many were invited and her and Harry were planning to build a small cabin there in the next three years. She was already working on a list of more friends to invite when that would be finished. Tina was an organ donor. Even in death she is improving and likely saving the lives of others. Tina is preceded in death by her Grandparents, and her father, Benjamin Robins. She is survived by her husband Harry Voves, their sons, Andrew O'Kins, and Samuel Voves, her mother Sandra Robins, her brothers, Alan Robins and Marty Price and their families, Uncles Jim and Steve Bowen, father and mother in law Vcitor and Sherril Voves, She and Harry's families of Aunts, Uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews, too numerous to mention here, and by numerous friends. Tina was a bubbly, happy person with a magnetic and fun personality. She loved others and everyone she came into contact with loved her. Harry's cousin Rob summed it up best when he spoke of Tina's passing by saying "The world just got a little bit dimmer”. A memorial service will be Saturday, September 15th, 2018 at 11:00a.m. at the Wellness Center, 1100 " A" St. Plummer, Idaho. In Honor of Tina, if you have them, wear your bib overalls. Donations may be made to the Worley Community Church Childrens Outreach Programs or Family life "Weekend to Remember" (donate.familylife.com)