Robin Mimna Knapik's Obituary
KNAPIK, Robin Mimna
Robin was unexpectedly called to Heaven on April 17th, 2021. She was preceded in death by her father Paul O. Mimna, her mother Iona G. Mimna and her brother Roy A. Mimna. She is survived by her husband Duane Knapik, her brother Paul Mimna Jr. (Ohio), her son Rick (Fiona) Pappa, daughter Jennifer Johansen (Matthew Bates), grandchildren Kirstie Pappa, Damien Pappa, Caleb Bates and Cora Bates.
Robin was born 1953 In Youngstown, Ohio. She earned her bachelor’s degree in accounting from Youngstown State University and a master's degree in Counseling at Chapman University. She was also a Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor as well as a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP).
Robin with her family moved to Tucson, AZ in August 1992. She was employed by Starr Pass Golf, Collins-Pina Engineering, Honeywell, In-Balance Counseling and Cottonwood Tucson. In recent years Robin practiced as an Independent Substance Abuse Counselor and a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner. Her healing heart touched many lives in a positive way. To know Robin was to love Robin.
Robin enjoyed yoga, traveling, reading and spending quality time with her loving family and friends.
We will celebrate her life on Saturday, April 24th at 10:00 am at Lowes Ventana Canyon Resort 7000 N. Resort Drive on the upper terrace.
Due to COVID we would appreciate that masks be worn as well as current guidelines be followed.
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