Petaluma, California
CORDON, Roberta Larsen Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and Friend, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2004 at age 72. She was born on February 5, 1931 in Driggs, ID, to Alfred LeVoy Larsen and Sarah Naomi Sorensen. She married Dr. Nolan R. Cordon on August 13, 1952 in the Idaho Falls Idaho LDS temple. Roberta attended the Idaho State College where she graduated with high honors with a degree in English Education. Roberta was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, where she served in and headed up various women's and young women's organizations, and taught others about the gospel of Jesus Christ. In the last 18 months of her life Roberta valiantly served a mission for the LDS Church on the East Coast of the United States. Roberta was an elegant woman who loved family, home, friends, literature, and, above all, service to others. She was an inspiration to her friends and family, who will miss her independent spirit and her unwavering commitment to righteousness. Survived by her loving husband Nolan; daughters Shelly (David D.) Teuscher, Salt Lake City, UT; Megan (James) Bakaitis, Lexington, IL; sons Scot, Salt Lake City, UT; Derek (Bonnie Hillam), Salt Lake City, UT; grandchildren Sarah Teuscher; Nikki and Tayce Crocker; Nolan, Tanner, Heather and Dallin Cordon; and Rachael, Chelsea, Benjamin and Aaron Bakaitis; and sister Donna Ruth (Eldon W.) Douglass, Idaho Falls, ID; and countless friends. Preceded in death by her father, mother, and brother. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, January 24, 2004 at the Petaluma LDS Chapel, 745 North Webster, Petaluma. Friends may call at 10:30 a.m. Internment, Driggs, ID. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Perpetual Education Fund of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, care of Bishop Kit Groves, 13 Cochrane Way, Petaluma, CA, 94952. Arrangements by ADOBE CREEK FUNERAL HOME, Petaluma. CHEDA & LYONS 707-789-9000
Read Moreon behalf of the dwight allen and family, we extend out deepest sympathy to the family.she was a great woman, who give of herself and showed love to all she came in contact with. she will be greatly missed.
DWIGHT ALLEN
January 24, 2004 | FONTANA, CA
On behalf of all the Allens, I extend my deepest sympathy to the family. Sister Cordon was an "elect lady" and I consider myself most fortunate to have known her and felt of her love and concern for others.
Michael Allen
January 23, 2004 | Bountiful, UT
Our thoughts are with the family and friends at this time.
Adobe Creek Funeral Home
January 23, 2004 | Petaluma, CA
