On Sunday May 10, 2009 (Mother's Day) Robin Scholz and his 9 year old granddaughter, Nehalah, were on their way to meet Nehalah's dad after spending the weekend with her Grandma and Grandpa as well as an Aunt visiting from California. They were on Grandpa's motorcycle when an 89 year old woman collided with them while making a turn off Highway 195 about three miles south of Spokane, WA.
Nehalah was taken to Sacred Heart Medical Center where she later passed away. Robin was taken to Deaconess Medical Center, where he remains in a drug-induced coma with serious injuries to both of his legs. He has already underwent a couple of surgeries to repair the massive damage to his legs and is facing several more. That's not the worst part of his recovery process that he will have to face, since he has been in a coma since the accident he will only wake up to find out about the devasting loss of his grand baby, Nehalah.
Robin and his wife, Sue recently relocated back to Washington from Michican, where Robin had recently lost his 20 year position with Alcoa. They had wanted to move back to Washington for some time so they could be closer to their family, especially Nehalah. Sue had just underwent back surgery not even a month ago and is still recovering, so not only is she dealing with the loss of her grand baby and her own recovery, she is going to have some difficult times ahead of her with Robin's recovery as well.
The reason I am posting about this tragedy is because Sue and Robin are my aunt and uncle, and Nehalah was my cousin. Our entire family is mourning over this unnecessary loss and we just want to make sure we can do everything we can to help each other get through this dark time.
A memorial fund has been set up at Chewelah Bank of America - 108 N Park St, in the name of Nehalah May as well as a Robin Scholz Benefit Account at the Bank of Fairfield - 201 W. North River Dr. Suite 305 Spokane, WA 99201 contact is Jenny Sampson 509-328-6000 jsampson@bankoffairfield.com Checks can be made out to Beverly Susan Scholz and in the memo put ' Robin Scholz Benefit account'. The donations made will be used for Robin's medical expenses as well as helping Nehalah's mother, Jessica, who lost her job due to this tragedy.
Our family extends it's thanks and gratitude for anything you are able to do to help - and that includes your thoughts and prayers.
