RAPID CITY- Robbin Lynn Nash Ahrlin passed away in her home on Friday, June 26, in Rapid City after a long illness, at age 61. Robbin was born on December 15, 1953, in Rapid City, to Malcolm and Evelyn Nash. She was the youngest of their five children. She spent most of her happy childhood in Hill City. Robbin (Robbie) earned her R.N. in nursing in 1975 from the Saint John's School of Nursing in Rapid City. She worked as a nurse in surgery at RCRH, where she met her husband, Lee Ahrlin. They were married at Trinity Lutheran Church on April 8, 1978. She later worked at the SurgiClinic in Rapid City for 13 years, and then with her husband in his Orthopedic practice until her retirement in 2005. She volunteered at Grandview, General Beadle, South Middle School, and Central High School. Over the years, her community service included Community Theater, BH Symphony Board, and the Rapid City Arts Council. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, where she sang in the choir, and served on the Council as a member and as President. She was active in the Medical Alliance at the local, state, and national levels, serving on their boards of directors, and holding offices in those organizations. She received the Quality of Service award from the State Medical Alliance. One of the major joys of her life for 30 years was singing with TRASH (Truly Rational And Sane Humansoffstage), a performing group which raises funds for community and health-related charities. She was an active member of Chapter Q of P.E.O. Most recently, she served as President of the Youth and Family Services Foundation. Robbin is survived by her husband, Lee Ahrlin, Rapid City; son Matt (Sandi) Ahrlin, Vermillion; granddaughter, Madisyn; siblings; Pat (Ed) VanBramer, Aurora, CO; John (Sharon) Nash, Hot Springs, SD; Ellen (George) Jenter, Sturgis, SD; Scott (Peggy) Nash, Rapid City; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her son, Christopher, her parents, and grandparents. Robbin's family wishes to thank Hospice of the Hills and friends who provided caring support during her illness. Hunter S. Thompson wrote, "Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, "Wow! What a ride!" Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 pm on Monday, June 29, at Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home. Funeral Services for Robbin will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, June 30, at Trinity Lutheran Church with Pastor Wilbur Holz and Pastor LeRoy Flagstad officiating. Interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery. Memorial donations should be made to the Chris Ahrlin Youth Fund at Trinity Lutheran Church, Youth and Family Services, or Hospice of the Hills.