David Alan Roberts

David Alan Roberts was a natural leader whose winning presence allowed him to take control of various situations with ease. Equipped with a clear and calculating focus, he possessed a tough-minded, "take charge" attitude. He had the ability to make even routine situations seem exciting, and he was at ease with the role of playing problem solver. David always sought out the scene of where the action was. Sociable, analytical and pleasant, David was an individual who enjoyed life's challenges.
His parents were Fay Eathan Roberts and Wilhelmina Gasina Ross. David was raised in Sioux City, Iowa and Phoenix, Arizona. Always able to express himself well, David possessed strong interpersonal skills. He was optimistic in his outlook on life and was able at all times to be open and direct in his communication. Armed with a great wit, David was raised to be accepting of others and to implement a strong personal work ethic.
Blessed with a balanced attitude, David was able to relate well with others. His occasional role as family mediator gave him the opportunity to ease tense situations when they occurred. David was raised with two sisters and one brother. He had two sisters, Joan Wilhelmina Roberts Meng and Jeanene Faye Roberts Brown Norton, and one brother, Fay Dennis Roberts. David had a strong desire to be treated fairly and would readily offer others the same fairness in return.
As a young child, David showed his creative ability in many ways. He was outgoing and animated. David enjoyed new activities and pursued a variety of interests. He took part in ice skating on the Big Sioux River that they had in the backyard of their property. He was a Cub Scout and later became a Boy Scout. In his spare time he liked to make the candy divinity. He loved to spend time in the kitchen, with his mother, cooking and baking. He also loved to go hunting and fishing with his father, friends, and family. Also, he loved to ride horses. David's memorable achievements included being very industrious. Always thinking of ways to make money, he would mow lawns in the summer and he would shovel snow in the winter. He worked at numerous drug stores stocking shelves and cleaning the store.
Known to others as a focused, logical, open-minded and somewhat driven individual, David was able to utilize these qualities to succeed in high school. His curious nature was spurred by his ability to maximize his personal learning style through employing a hands-on approach. He was good with facts and had an excellent memory. He graduated from Camelback High School in 1958. He enjoyed some courses more than others, having favorite classes and teachers. He played in the high school band and orchestra. He always got good grades, and he was well liked and had many friends.
When the goal of college was in sight, it became important to David. Again, his direct, "down to earth" approach served him well. He was able to absorb complex concepts and had an acute sense of how things worked. However, he only spent a few years at the Phoenix Community College in Arizona.

Friends and acquaintances found David an easy man to get to know, and those close to him would often praise his open, practical style of communication and relaxed approach to life in general. David was uncomplicated and straightforward in his relationships, which allowed him to accept people for what they were. While growing up, some of his best friends were Marty and Glenda Boothman, Patricia Foster, and Donna and Kent Miller. Later in life, he became friends with John Branton, one of his closest friends, and Sheryle Hansen, Tammy Edwards, and Pat and Gary Viola.
Very much like a kid himself, David identified with the inquisitive and creative side of his children's personalities. He was able to direct his energy and spontaneity towards helping his children acquire added common sense skills. David was blessed with three children, two sons, David and Alan, and one daughter, Loretta. They were also blessed with six grandchildren and three great grandchildren, grandchildren are Jeanene, Jerry, Jason, Orion, Zed, and Kassidy; great grandchildren are Justin, Hannah and Emily.
David was a flexible worker who was able to draw the best from others around him. A persuasive individual who was quick to make necessary decisions, David's strengths included being able to think on his feet. He could be a leader who sought impact for his decisions. Gifted with an incredible ability to read body language, David was able to positively manipulate situations and motivate others in order to get a task completed. He was a good negotiator who enjoyed new challenges. David could multi-task, and he was endowed with an entrepreneurial spirit, allowing him to think beyond standard norms when it came to resolving issues in his work environment. While living in Phoenix, Arizona he was a brick mason, until he was injured in a bad car accident and could no longer handle the hard physical labor of a mason. He then changed his work field and went into electronic industries. From there, he formed his company Glass Tek Industries Inc., which he owned and operated for 30 years. After shutting down this business, he started a new one, which he named A Glass Technology Enterprise Corp. this he owned and operated from 2003 until his death January 4, 2010. Too many to list, he could do just about anything from cooking to construction work, from changing a baby to working on a car.
David enjoyed his leisure time by taking part in various hobbies. He had something of an artistic flair in many of the things that he did. He put this creativity toward all of his pastimes. He loved boating, fishing, gardening (especially tomatoes and roses), and spending time with his friends and family. He was content to enjoy his hobbies alone but was also willing to share his interests with others.
He was enthusiastic and confident about these activities. In high school, David primarily enjoyed hunting, fishing, swimming and target practicing; he also did enjoy riding horses. David was also something of a sports fan and enjoyed watching his favorite events whenever he got the opportunity. A top on his list was Football! Football! Football! As he loved his 49ers.
David was a gifted problem solver who worked hard to help accomplish group goals. This skill made him a wonderful asset to the various groups and organizations to which he belonged. Always matter-of-fact about what needed to be done, David worked steadily to meet any organization's goals. David was a generous man who prized that same quality in others. So it's little wonder that he was so active and giving in his community. David was a member of several community groups, including serving on committees for the California Fish and Game, The Ducks Unlimited, and The Elks Lodge in Gilroy.
David held close traditional values and as a result, faith was important to him. David really wasn't a religious man but he had a close connection with God and he was very spiritual.
Travel and vacations were experiences that David truly enjoyed. He preferred to seek out excitement wherever he went and he was partial to vacations that were casual and lay back with an atmosphere of "live and let live." He was willing to leave his plans open and flexible, just in case something more interesting came along. He loved to travel and some of his favorite places he loved to go were Hawaii and Cabo San Lucas.
David passed away on January 4, 2010 at home with his two sons David and Alan. He is survived by his three children, six grandchildren, three great grandchildren, two sisters, one brother and many nieces and nephews. Services were held at Johnson Funeral Home.
David was the kind of person who could win others over easily. A concrete communicator, he relied on his senses to increase his involvement and awareness of others. He was always able to provide amusing repartee to his friends and acquaintances, offering a seemingly endless supply of quips, anecdotes, jokes and stories. If David had a theme song written about him, it might well have been "Don't Worry, Be Happy." He enjoyed his life and the experience of living it. This is how everyone will remember David Alan Roberts.

Arrangements under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home, Morgan Hill, CA.