Roberta Anne Forbes

Roberta, I met you at the University of Houston in the early seventies. A group of us styayed at your parent's house when we went to Wrsst Fest. You were one of the smartest persons I ever knew. I have never forgotten you.

Roberta, the impact you have had in my life will be forever lasting. You are missed dearly, and will forever and always be in my heart and thoughts. xoxo

Dear Roberta,

I just wanted to say that you hold a special place in my heart. I met you on February 14, 2002. Your strength, intelligence, wisdome, love of life and everyone you met, and your variety of interests, inspired me and everyone who met you.

You were, and always will be, a part of my family. I always think about all the things we did and fun times we had together in the ten years I had the privilege of knowing you.

You are always in my thoughts. I...

Well Berta, Where to start? You touched my mind, heart and soul, and I'm a better person having known you. And although you sometimes had to suffer through my bad jokes,teasing and scary wheelchair driving, I hope you know I respected and admired you in so many ways.
I never told you this, but you were kind of like the older sister I never had.
I'll miss our verbal sparring and joking and a million other little things.
You are truly missed and loved.

Dear family & friends of Roberta,
She was such a highly intelligent woman who I greatly admired when we worked together at H.C.I.L. in the late 1980's with our boss the late Vicki Harris Mikel. Roberta always stood for the Americans with Disabilities Act ADA and helped to guide Houstonians with Disabilities to advocate for the ADA and improvements to public transit. Despite her battle with SMA, she always stood as a strong leader in her community. She also worked along side of Justin...

Berta i've known you for about 25 years. I'm so glad i stoped by to see you on my way to and from Yellowstone. Gonna miss you soo much but i know you are enjoying Heaven. I'll be there soon. Love you. GG

Roberta, your strength, determination, iron will and brilliance carried the Houston Center for Independent Living to unquestionable heights in our services and advocacy for people with disabilities by people with disabilities. You mentored and became a significant role model to so many people. HCIL will always remember you with great love and respect.