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Roberta Waldroupe
September 5, 1922 -
October 31, 2017
Roberta Anita Waldroupe, age 95, of Phelan CA went peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, October 31st 2017. Roberta was born September 5th 1922 in Omaha Nebraska to Mabel Anita Pike and William Robert Pike. Roberta is survived by her daughters Carol Horton, Tere Coto and Victoria Vermillion; son Michael McGowan; 11 loving grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great grandchildren. Roberta was preceded in death by her husband Leonard Waldroupe and her daughter Maureen Legg. During WWII Roberta did her part to "support the boys" by driving a Streetcar in Omaha, a time in her life she was always incredibly proud of. She moved her family from Nebraska to Hawthorne, CA in 1951, and then with her husband to Phelan CA in 1999. An animal lover and avid quilter, over the years she made many beautiful blankets and quilts for her family and friends. She enjoyed reading, war movies, and spending time with her family. Family visitation will be held on Sunday, November 19th 2017 from 12:00 PM to 2:00PM, followed by Funeral services at 2:00PM, and Graveside services at 3:00PM where she will be laid to rest next to her husband. All services will be held at Desert View Funeral Home, 11478 Amargosa Rd. Victorville, CA 92392. Immediately following the Graveside services there will be a reception to celebrate her life, the reception will also be located at the Funeral home. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at https://www.desertviewcares.com for the Waldroupe family.
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I am sorry to hear of your passing Roberta. You were a beautiful lady.
Stephanie Rouse
Neighbor
July 25, 2019
May God sustain you at this time of such great loss,please accept my condolences
Manuela Santos
December 21, 2017
Nathaniel Pike
December 1, 2017
J Pike
November 19, 2017
Rest in Love Roberta. I will take good care of Oreo, and Maisie. (((Hugs)))
J Pike
November 18, 2017
My deepest condolences to the family. Losing a loved one is painful but our God promise twhe we will see them again. May the words in Job 34: 14, 15 give you comfort in this sorrow moment
November 18, 2017
Bobbie you are AN amazing woman. I'm proud to be YOUR Daughter-in-law for the last 49 years. THANK you for sharing your books with me, my table n chairs my BEAUTIFUL guilt and for letting me cook for you. For loving YOUR Xmas tree we redecorated for Easter, 4th of July and of course Christmas. I loved your stories from YOUR past and present. We had some great laughs. YOU WILL BE MISSED, I WILL FOREVER MISS YOUR LAUGH AND THE TEARS WE SHARED. GOOD TIMES, BAD TIMES IT'S ALL GOOD. WE LOVE YOU VERY MUCH AN YOU WILLFOREVER BE IN OUR HEARTS. REST IN PEACE HAVE SOME FUN, LOVE YOU LOTS, MISS YOU MORE, LOVE YOU "US" XOXOXO
Mike n Bev McGowan
November 15, 2017
See you again someday, aunt Roberta. ❤ Rest in the arms of Jesus!
Christal Pewterbaugh
Family
November 14, 2017
Rest peacefully Aunt Roberta. Prayers for the rest of the family.
Lynelle Swensen
November 2, 2017
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