Parker Daniel Nilus Robbins
August 17, 2016Share using:
Parker Daniel Nilus Robbins, 3 year old son of Joshua and Jennifer (Hirsch) Robbins took his last breath on Earth and entered Eternal Heaven on August 17, 2016.
Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 23rd, 2016 at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road with Rev. Bakewell officiating. Burial will follow Mount Olivet Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday, August 22, 2016 at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road.
Parker was born on September 13, 2012 in Iowa City. He came into this world and immediately touched many lives. In his short time, he made many milestones; many doctors believed he wouldn't. He fought every single day until that last breath, which is why his nickname "P-man" was quickly earned. Although he couldn't speak, he was able to express his emotions and love to those he met. In 3 short years, he was blessed to be an ambassador for March of Dimes, a Make-a-Wish kid, a big brother, and most importantly a true Miracle to witness. Without a word, our Superman was able to give lifelong joy and overwhelming love to our hearts. Love, that without doubt, will remain and stay strong until we meet again.
He is survived by his loving parents Joshua and Jennifer; his baby sister Raelyn; grandparents, Dan and Janet Hirsch, of Dubuque, Jim and Ann Robbins, of Fennimore; great grandparents, Cecilia Hirsch, of Dubuque, Andy Robbins and Delores Oyen both of Lancaster; aunts and uncles, Kellie (Greg) Schmitt, Cory Hirsch, both of Dubuque, JD Robbins, of Fennimore, Jason Robbins, of Memphis, TN; his cousins, Connor Robbins, Korey and Chase Schmitt, and Micah Robbins.
He was preceded in death by his infant sister Delaney Robbins on September 19, 2011.
In lieu of flowers a Parker Robbins memorial fund will be established.
The family wishes to thank the medical staff at Mercy Hospital in Dyersville, the members of Dyersville Fire Department, and t he University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics for all their care and compassion they gave. Also to Unity Point Nursing and a very special thank you to Parker’s in-home nurses Natalie, Ann, Alesha, Lee, Belinda, and Christee.
