Alexandra Paterson Robins

Alexandra Paterson Robins went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Saturday, Aug. 6, in Indianapolis, Indiana, after a brief bout with Bulbar ALS.  She was 70 years old.

Dr. Robins led a life of travel and adventure.  She was born in Schenectady, New York, attended high school in Dallas, Texas, and attended Indiana University.  She also attended Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, Illinois, which greatly shaped her life.  She enjoyed studying theology and spent time at L’Abri in Switzerland to study with theologian, Francis Schaeffer.  She spent many years in Chicago, eventually studying chiropractic medicine at National University of Health Sciences in Lombard, Illinois, before moving to Carmel, Indiana to be a caretaker for her parents and to build a chiropractic practice.  After many years in practice, Dr. Robins taught health science courses at Ivy Tech Community College and other colleges in the Indianapolis area.  Some of the places she enjoyed traveling to include Alaska, Bahamas, Canada, Europe, Israel, and South Korea.  Of her travels, her most meaningful trip was to the Holy Land.

Dr. Robins is survived by her siblings: Neill R. Robins III, William M. Robins, Rebecca L. Dissinger, Melinda J. Robins, and Anna E. Robins; her five nieces and nephews; and 10 great-nieces and -nephews.  Her parents, Neill R. Robins Jr., and Judith W. Robins preceded her in death.

Family and close friends will gather for a private memorial service.  Online condolences may be shared by visiting www.flannerbuchanan.com. Arrangements were entrusted to Flanner Buchanan – Carmel.