Beverly Roberts
January 10, 2012
Beverly Ann (Baker) Roberts was born June 4, 1940, to Ethel and Raymond Baker in Stuart, Iowa. She passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2012, at Mercy Hospice in Johnston.
Beverly grew up in Patterson, Iowa, and the family later moved to Des Moines. She graduated from East High School in 1958. Beverly graduated from Area XI Business College and went on to work for several years at Custom Built Homes and later retired from the State of Iowa.
Beverly was a very loving, giving, and caring person. She would do anything for anyone. She loved to travel and was always ready for a road trip (she loved to read).
Beverly is survived by her loving husband of 42 years, Donald L. Vern Roberts; sons, Shane Millard (Toni Sciachitano), Dirk Millard (Theresa Garner) and Tad Millard (Marc Dodson); step-son, Monte (Sue) Roberts; sisters, Pat (Verdis) Williams, Lola (Gary) Grandstaff and Sandy (Homer) Cowger; brother, Randy Baker; grandchildren, Tasha, Brianna and Carmen Millard, Josh (Caren) Millard, Justin and Josh Roberts; great-grandchildren, Brayden Cochran and Shae Millard; as well as her loving friend and self-adopted sister, Mary Johnson.
Memorial services will be held 11 a.m., Friday, January 13, 2012, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue, Des Moines. The family will receive visitors one hour prior to service time at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family in loving memory of Beverly.
Online condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Rod Knox
01/18/2012
Vern & Family, I worked with Bev at Custom Built Homes and she was just a gas. She was so out going, always had a smile for everyone and never knew a stranger. After all these years she is still in my thoughts. I am so sorry that I did not know of her passing till after her service, I would been there to tell her goodbye, for now, we will talk later.
You are all I my thoughts and prayers, your lost will take time and love to heal. God bless.
Michelle
01/14/2012
Dirk, we are so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Michelle and Steve
Donna Shuey
01/13/2012
Vern & Family, I cannot tell you how sorry I am to have not heard about Bev's passing until tonight. I would surely have been there. Always enjoyed being with Bev although we never did it enough. She is now with one of her very good friends, Barb Beech. May they Rest in Peace with the Lord.
Dick & Liz McCarl
01/13/2012
I am so sorry to hear about Bev, as you may or may not know we had a lot of fun in our younger days. We shot pool and laughed while Vern and Dick played cards. We also had fun whenever we were together. I have thought of her often in the past years. She will be missed for her forever smile. She will be missed by whoever knew and loved her. Sorry we could not attend the Memorial.
Dick & Liz
Theresa G
01/12/2012
Mom, Our saddness knows no end
We cant belive your gone
Were grieving for you everyday
Its hard to caring on
You were always there to support and care
When we needed a true friend
How will ever do without you
We cannot comprehend
We are tying to communicate with you
We hope you can hear
expressing what we feel for you
Helps us feel your near
Our memories of the time we had
Help the pain go away
Our lives wont be the same
Well miss you everyday
A part of us went with you
We love you and alway will
I only got to meet Beverly once but she was the most
honest person I knew. She made me laugh.
I will miss her truly
Renee Sciachtano
01/12/2012
I also want to say how much I appreciate you (Beverly) and Vern making my sister, Toni Sciachitano, feel like one of your family members since she met Shane. She talked so much about you Beverly, and how much she cared for you. I know she and Shane will take very good care of Vern for you.
Sincerely,
Renee Sciachitano (sister of Toni Sciachitano)
Utahna and Brad
01/12/2012
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Losing a parent is so hard for a child to cope with, so always remember the laughs, support and love she gave you. A mom is irreplaceable just remember she was proud of how she influenced you to become a great person, and was able to see your children grow to adulthood. Esp. experience the grandbaby she had time to share with. Shane and Toni you are in our thoughts. Ring a bell to get her wings. Utahna and Brad.
Jean Razor
01/12/2012
Sorry to learn of Beverly's passing; the last time I saw Beverly was at a little get together a former co-worker had.....it was a great time had by all. For some reason one day at work Beverly called me "beautiful" and from that day on I was "beautiful" and she was "gorgeous". We had a lot of fun together at work and outside of work....once a friend of Bev's always a friend of Bev's. Sorry for your loss; she will be missed. Jean Razor
Renee Sciachtano
01/12/2012
My sympathies to you you and your entire family. I am SO sorry for your tragic loss. I know how much you loved your mother, Shane.
Love,
Renee Sciachitano (sister of Toni Sciachitano
Chris Hankins (my son and friend of Shane)
Katie Shell (fiance' of Chris Hankins)
Seth Hankins (son of Chris Hankins)
Gregg Hankins (brother of Chris Hankins)
Myrna Hunt
01/12/2012
Tasha, Carmen and Brianna, please except my sincere sympathy for the loss of your grandmother. I know she will be missed by your entire family.
AL & Sandy Memler
01/11/2012
Our thoughts & Prayers are with you Shane!!
Toni Sciachitano
01/11/2012
Beverly, I met you 3 short years ago when Shane brought me over to meet you both. You welcomed me with open arms and made me feel like family. You made me feel like you were my mother with your kind heart from day one. We had some really good times and i thank you for making me part of your family. You will be greatly missed and and in our hearts forever. Shane and I will watch over and take great care of Vern in your absence. Love you!!
Toni