Sunday, December 14, 2008

in loving memory....

Alberta Jensen "Birdie" Roberts
Alberta "Birdie" Jensen Roberts 1913 ~ 2008 NORTH OGDEN - Alberta "Birdie" Jensen Roberts, 95, passed away December 6, 2008 at her home.She was born August 10, 1913 in Salem, Idaho a daughter of Clements Heber Jensen and Edith Pollie Furse. Alberta graduated from Ogden High School. On February 14, 1934 she married W. Reed Roberts in the Salt Lake Temple. She has lived in North Ogden, Ogden, Cedar City, Salt Lake and Reno, Nevada. Alberta was a very devoted member of the LDS Church where she served in various ward and stake positions; including Relief Society President and Ward organist for 67 years. She served with her husband in the Ogden Temple and Family History Center. She enjoyed genealogy, sewing, quilting and taught piano lessons for 75 years. Alberta was active in the North Ogden Civic League and Daughters of Utah Pioneers Old Ben Camp, serving as Captain. Surviving are her children, Carol (George) Schindler of Reno, NV, Gwynne (George) Nichols of North Ogden, David (Arlene) Roberts of West Jordan; 18 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Also surviving is one sister, Marjorie Smart of Roy. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents and one son, Evan. Special thanks to Litehouse Hospice and Our House Assisted Living in Riverton. Funeral services will be held Monday, December 15, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at the Ben Lomond First Ward, 575 East 3100 North, North Ogden. Friends may call at Myers Mortuary in Ogden, 845 Washington Blvd. on Sunday, December 14th from 7 to 9 p.m. Internment, Logan City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com

6 comments:

Jody said...

So sorry to hear about your loss. She sounds like a truly amazing person. I am sure the angels were singing and many were welcoming her into the kingdom above. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.

Kim said...

Sorry about your grandma! Give your dad a hug and a kiss for me!

Bobette said...

Sorry about your grandma also! Your family is so sweet! Tell your mom and dad we are thinking of you and them!

dede said...

I am so sorry - what a nice tribute!

robin said...

I'm so sorry! If I had known sooner I would have given you a giant hug on Sunday!

Roger Gibson said...

I'm sorry to hear about your grandma. It's still hard, even when they are old and have lived a long, healthy life.