Robin Lang (MAC USN RET), age 76, begat to Alden Dame (US Army WW1 Vet) and Myrtle Wright Dame on Tuesday, July 23, 1946, in Lynn, Massachusetts, went to her eternal home on Saturday, April 1, 2023, while in Chi St. Vincent Hospital in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
As one of the pioneers for women in the United States Navy for 20 years, Robin enjoyed places such as Italy, Hawaii and several US states. She has only missed visiting two states (Alaska and Maine). Her Naval career began in the field of communications as radioman (RM), and then changed to law enforcement (Master-at-arms – MAA). Although born in Massachusetts, she was easily attracted to Mena in 1994, when searching for a permanent home. After settling here, she also simultaneously enjoyed her mountain cabin home in the Kiamichi Wilderness near Moyers, Oklahoma.
After retirement the Navy Chief became an avid fan of the Kansas City Chiefs football team. Robin was a member of many organizations such as the Girl Scouts, WWI Auxiliary, Fleet Reserve Association, American Legion, Ouachita Humane Society, Special Olympics volunteers, Queen Wilhelmina branch of the Good Sam RV Club, and Christ’s Church at Mountain Fork. The chief was also proud to be able to serve as a member of the Polk County Honor Guard. Some activities of special interest to her were camping, RV travel, fishing, crafts, bowling, artwork, gardening, church activities and riding around in her blue BMW convertible.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Bill Gutierrez; one brother, Lynwood Dame; and one sister, Margaret Grant.
Robin is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Brian and Shirley Lang of Mena; two brothers, Alvin Dame of Florida and Ernest Dame of New Jersey; three grandchildren, Leah Johnson, Alicia Lang, and Donnie Lang; seven great-grandchildren, Brady Johnson, Lacie Johnson, Lincoln Johnson, Eli Lang, Emmett Lang, Kaylie Lang, and Jordyn Lang; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
Memorial Services for Robin Lang will be announced at a later date. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home.
In Lieu of flowers, the family ask that donations be made to the Ouachita Humane Society.
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