Dawnee Robinson

Dawnee Robinson, age 73 was welcomed into heaven on October 11, 2023. Dawnee passed away in Las

Cruces, NM where she had lived for almost fifty years.

Dawnee was born with her twin sister, Darcee Dow McEuen on August 18, 1950, in Morenci, Arizona.

She was the first born of the twin sisters, with Darcee following a few minutes later. Their parents were

Buddy and Olive “Babe” McEuen of Safford, Arizona. Dawnee grew up in the quiet farming town of

Safford with dreams of becoming a nurse. During these early years, she spent her summers on the

Filleman Ranch Eagle Creek homestead in the White Mountains of Arizona. At the ranch she would ride

horses and help work cattle. Her passion and love for horses was cultivated early in her life. Dawnee’s

horses were her life and she enjoyed competing at local and regional barrel races and horse events.

Dawnee met her best friend, James K “Rob” Robinson III at a team roping while she was still a high

school student. She graduated from Safford High School in 1968 and continued her education to pursue

her dreams. She attended Eastern Arizona College for the first two years of college and then transferred

to Arizona State University to complete her Bachelor of Science in Nursing. During this time, her

relationship with Rob continued to grow. They were married in Safford, Arizona on September 8, 1973.

Rob and Dawnee started their life together as a married couple residing in El Paso, Texas. She was

employed by Providence Memorial Hospital where she was able to practice her nursing skills. Upon the

impending of the arrival of their first child, she made the decision to be a full-time mother and wife. In

1976, Dawnee and Rob moved to Las Cruces, New Mexico to build a home and family around horses,

open space and love. They remained in Las Cruces for the remainder of Dawnee’s life…nearly 48 years.

Las Cruces proved to be a great place for her and her family. She raised five children with Rob. Her

children were raised with the same love of horses, ranching and rodeo. Throughout these years,

Dawnee was an active and contributing member of PTOs and fundraising groups for all the schools her

children attended. She often volunteered in the classroom to support the teachers and the students. As

her children grew, she became very involved in 4H, high school and the NMSU rodeo teams. Her

dedication to her children’s passions for rodeo had her traveling thousands of miles, hauling horses and

coaching for better performances for all five of her children. Dawnee loved the rodeo life and the time

she got to spend with her children.

Dawnee was the CFO of Robinson Cattle Company; Rob would tell you she was the “chief spender” of

the ranching company. She assisted with ranch management for the family ranches in Eagle Creek,

Arizona and Hillsboro, New Mexico. She had membership in the New Mexico Cattle Growers

Association, Arizona Cattle Growers, and Women’s Professional Rodeo Association.

Dawnee’s life revolved around her children and grandchildren. She was elated to have all of them raising

their own families within a five-mile radius of her and Rob. Being involved and having a close

relationship with each of her six grandchildren was very important to her. She was often seen

supporting her grandchildren at orchestra concerts, basketball games, FFA livestock shows and fairs,

theater plays, volleyball games, and always willing to purchase whatever they were selling for

fundraising efforts. She always told them “Yes how much do you need”. Her last few years, she could

always be found at any area barrel race or junior rodeo cheering on her granddaughters and coaching

fellow barrel racers. With her mobility issues, she would just pull right up to the arena like she owned

the place. She loved the sport and all of the people involved.

Dawnee is survived by her husband of 50 years, James K “Rob” Robinson III. Her children James “Kacy”

Robinson IV (Chadelle Robinson), Garrett P. Robinson (Sara Robinson), Buddy K. Robinson (Laura

Robinson), Whitney Robinson (Trey Bissett), and Tanner G. Robinson (Montana Robinson). Her home

was never quiet with grandchildren running the halls. Grandchildren include James K. Robinson V, Grant

Robinson, Channing Robinson, Londyn Robinson, Kru Robinson, and Hayes Robinson.

She was predeceased by her parent Buddy and Olive “Babe” McEuen.

Services for Dawnee will be Monday, October 23, 2023, 10am at the First Presbyterian Church, 200 E.

Boutz Rd, Las Cruces, New Mexico. Reverend Brad Boyd will officiate the services. Pallbearers are Kacy

Robinson, Garrett Robinson, Buddy Robinson, Tanner Robinson, Jimmie Robinson and Grant Robinson.

Honorary pallbearers are John Pete Etcheberry and Jonas Moya.

Graveside services will be held at the Masonic Cemetery, 760 S. Compress Rd, Las Cruces, NM.

Reception immediately following graveside services at Dawnee and Rob Robinson’s residence, Mesilla

Park, NM.