LaRae Robertson

LaRae Collett Robertson 1928 ~ 2011 LaRae Collett Robertson, passed away peacefully at her home in Boise, Idaho, on Thursday, May 12, 2011. She was born in Salt Lake City, Utah to Karl and Leah Collett. LaRae married Dil (Clarence Lee) Robertson in 1951. Her greatest work was in her home as a loving wife and mother. Dil and LaRae have 5 children; Rondalee Loosle (Barry), Frank Robertson (deceased), Paul Robertson (Lynn), Karl Robertson (Jeanna), Fred Robertson (Sue), 17 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. LaRae graduated from Brigham Young University with a BA degree in Speech and Drama. She worked as a radio announcer and writer for CFAC radio station, in Calgary Alberta. She hosted her own radio talk show, Collett Calling. LaRae worked as an accountant, owned Columbia School of Broadcasting, training radio announcer, and owned Boardwalk Designs. A devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, LaRae was an early morning seminary teacher, Stake Young Women's President and served a Church Education Mission in Las Vegas, Nevada with Dil. LaRae was a beloved teacher, lecturer, and author, including teaching with BYU Education Week. The Funeral Service will be held on Monday, May 16, 2011 at 11 am at the LDS Chapel on 5555 N. Locust Grove, Meridian, Idaho. A viewing before the service will be held from 10:00 am -10:45 am at the church. The interment will be on Wednesday, May 18, 2011, at 3:30 pm at the Mountain View Cemetery, 1515 100 St. S.E. in Calgary Alberta, Canada. Please join the family at Pierson's Funeral Home 4:30-6:30pm, 4121 17th Ave. S.E., following the interment. Services are under the direction of the Relyea Funeral Chapel, Boise, Idaho. www.relyea@carriageservices.com