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William Roberts Obituary

William Clifton Roberts William C. Roberts, 90, of Tacoma, was born May 4, 1920 in Seattle, WA and passed away April 15, 2011. He honorably served his country in the Army during WWII. William was an active member of St. Luke's Memorial Episcopal Church and enjoyed listening to and playing classical music on the piano, and photography. He is survived by brother Dan (Ann) Roberts of Saratoga, CA; nieces Marcia & Laura; nephew Douglas; great-nephews Robert & Jake and great-nieces Rebecca & Camille. He was preceded in death by his parents Clifton & Ethel Roberts. Memorial services and inurnment at St. Luke's Memorial Episcopal Church will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Tuell-McKee Funeral Home, (253) 272-1414. Please sign online guest book www.tuellmckee. com.

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on Apr. 20, 2011.

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Ed Winskill

April 20, 2011

Bill Roberts was a great friend of my parents, Ed and Betty Winskill. So my siblings and I grew up with him often over at our place.
I remember as a kid often literally rolling on the floor with laughter at his deadpan humor. Among many other things, he could tell hilarious stories about the dubiousness of flying as a human activity!
Bill was a big part of my childhood, and I remember him with great respect and fondness.

Julie Thomas

April 20, 2011

Dan and family, We loved Bill as our own family member. We will miss him. He had such a great laugh. He loved a good pun and was so kind and generous. We have lots of memories of sharing holidays with Bill. Knowing he his free of pain and fear helps make our hearts lighter. We feel blessed to have shared our lives with him. Julie

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