NICHOLAS ERIC ROBERTS

1980 - 2017

Our beloved Nicholas Eric Roberts, 36, went to be with his Lord April 30, 2017, while at home in Gravois Mills, MO. He was born in Kansas City, MO, on Aug. 16, 1980. Nicholas loved the fine arts, theater, music, and movies. He had a passion for reading, and was an eloquent writer. He also loved to cook and share new recipes with his family and friends. We will miss his smile and his infectious laugh. He spent three years at Conception Abby, two years at Kenrick- Glennon Seminary getting his Bachelor's in Philosophy, then studied at Pontificia Universita in Rome, Italy, and currently was working on his education degree in English Literature. Nicholas is survived by parents, Ron and Denise Roberts; sister, Christi VanHorn and spouse Marty VanHorn; brother, Mark Roberts and spouse Amy Roberts; nephews, Austin and Garrett and nieces, Paige and Savannah along with several aunts, an uncle and cousins. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Woodford and Joyce Roberts, Louise Hatcher, and nephew, Alec Kent. Funeral services to celebrate his earthly and eternal life will be held Wednesday, May 10, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Laurie, MO. Visitation will be at 5 p.m. with funeral Mass following at 6 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Mother's Shrine, 176 Marian Dr., Laurie, MO 65037. Love doesn't die, People do. So, when all that's left of me Is love, Give me away. From "Epitaph" by Merrit Malloy Expressions of sympathy at www.kidwellgarber.com. Arrangements are under the direction and care of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Laurie, (573) 374-7688.