Robin Lyn Carlson

Robin Lyn Carlson age 62 of Gillette, Wyoming passed away on July 31, 2024 at Campbell County Memorial Hospital from MDS/Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Robin was born January 18, 1962 at Fairchild Air Force Base outside Spokane, Washington to Thomas and Evelyn Carlson. Robin’s father was a veterinarian and rancher. He purchased and sold several ranches during her childhood which resulted in her attending several schools in several states. She attended schools in Salmon, Idaho, White Hall, Montana, Twin Bridges, Montana and Greybull, Wyoming where she graduated from High School. She attended the University of Wyoming obtaining a Bachelor of Science Degree in Geology. She was a registered Geologist in the state of Wyoming. During her younger years she participated in competitive trail riding, receiving numerous awards. She was also a very competitive basketball and track participant in high school setting several school records. She continued her sports activities after college with scuba diving in Hawaii and the Caribbean, racquetball playing, hiking around the Western and Southwestern states, and rock climbing including climbing Devils Tower. Before graduating from college Robin married Jon Kershner and moved to Gillette, WY. They later divorced. She immersed herself in her work for the next 14 years. Robin worked For Amax Coal Co. spending time at both the Belle Ayr and Eagle Butte Mines in environmental, engineering and mine planning positions. Upon leaving the Belle Ayr Mine she found employment with Powder River Coal Co. spending the majority of her time as the Continuous Improvement Coordinator at both Rawhide and Caballo Mines. One day Robin showing off a picture of a large fish she had caught perked the interest of Leroy Dike. He talked her into taking him to that particular fishing spot and after a few more fishing trips a bond developed. The two married becoming “Forever Fishing Partners”. They both retired shortly after marriage. They spent their time traveling, gardening, haying at the family ranch, fishing, hunting and volunteering many hours to The Office of Wyoming State Archaeologist. They were fortunate to be included in excavations and surveys around the state and working with many talented people who became lifelong friends. They were awarded the “Golden Trowel Award” by the Wyoming Archaeology Society for their work, commitment and dedication to archaeology in 2022. Robin had no children of her own but loved and enjoyed those of Leroy’s. Robin is survived by her husband Leroy Dike, brother Tom (Maria) Carlson, nephew Chase and niece Sage of Vancouver, Washington, father Thomas of Leadore, Idaho, and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Robin was proceeded in death by her mother Evelyn Carlson and both maternal and paternal grandparents. Memorial funeral service for Robin Carlson will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept 7, 2024 at  Holy Trinity Episcopal Church with Pastor Lynn Davenport officiating. Burial will be at a later date in Riverton, WY. In lieu of flowers a donation to Hope Lodge 375 E 100 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84111 in Robin's memory would be appreciated.