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Ivan K. Roberts, 49 ESCONDIDO -- Ivan Keith Roberts was born on July 16, 1960 in London, England and emigrated as a small boy with his parents to Toronto, Canada in 1965 before settling in San Diego, California in 1967. He graduated from San Dieguito High School, Encinitas in 1978 and worked in the construction field until a work injury necessitated a change in his career focus to software engineering. Over the past twenty years, he was employed as a software quality control engineer by a number of San Diego area software companies including Intuit in addition to Microsoft in Seattle, Washington. Ivan was a popular, outgoing and friendly individual always ready to give a helping hand to others. His greatest interests outside of work were customizing his Harley-Davidson motorcycles, his beloved Australian Shepherd dogs and home-improvement projects. He lived in Escondido and passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2009 at the age of 49. Ivan is survived by his parents, Peter and Joan Roberts; and his brother and sister-in-law, Jim and Jeanette Roberts, all of Fallbrook. Ivan was cremated and will be sorely missed by his immediate family as well as his many extended family members remaining in England. Sign the Guest Book online obits.nctimes.com

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Published by North County Times on Sep. 15, 2009.

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Heather Taylor

June 22, 2025

I worked with Ivan at Union Bank for a short period of time. We then became boyfriend and girlfriend, and dated for a couple
of years. Ivan was very special to
me. He brought light to every
situation no matter how bad it
was. Ivan, I miss you. You were
my rock when times were tough. I will forever be your rock.

September 20, 2009

Neil has so many happy memories of you over the years and it was so special seeing you when we came to San Diego in 2001, especially the ride on the Harley! Pauline is so glad to have met you, your love for people and animals shone through. you are dearly loved and will be missed so much. Neil and Pauline[ Orkney Islands uk]

A happy time at La Tapatia, April 2007

September 18, 2009

Ivan driving his VW with his bests bud, June 2008.

September 18, 2009

maureen

September 18, 2009

rest in peace IVAN auntie maureen,ian, julie,karen lawrence from hitchin & clacton england

Marci Koski

September 16, 2009

Ivan - while I didn't know you as well as I would've liked, I do know you had such a big heart - it came out in each conversation we had, the way you cared for Lumpy, and so many of your actions. Your love for people and animals will be what I remember about you, and I hope that you've found peace and relief wherever you are.

Ivan & I January 2008

Catherine Grant

September 16, 2009

I love you so very much. You were the sunshine of my life. I miss you in so many ways, but mostly how you made my heart smile. We had so many wonderful times together; your house was my house. You will be with me always.

Karen Lingley

September 16, 2009

My Darling Ivan,

Only saw your most recent e-mail to me after you had left us, I replied as my I felt I needed to even though I knew you would never be able to read it.

Love and miss you Ivan. All my love Karen, your Cousin in UK

Christie Ohre (Foley)

September 15, 2009

I remember Ivan from high school. He loved motorcycles even then. My husband Jeff knew him from the construction industry. We last saw Ivan at San Dieguito's 20 high school reunion in 1988. We always enjoyed talking with Ivan -- he had such a colorful personality. We send our sincere and prayerful condolences to his family.

September 15, 2009

I had'nt seen Ivan since the early 1980s as I have been abroad for many years. I wish that I had known he was in Escondido as I live minutes away in R.B. I lived with him in Encinitas for a short period while I came home to the states for a summer. Ivan was a kind, good natured man,an award winning concrete finisher while I knew him and helpful as has been written about him. I'm saddenned to learn of his passing. Sincerely, Peter D. [email protected]

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