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RANDALL ROBERTS Obituary

RANDALL ROBERTS Randall N. Roberts, 83, passed away peacefully, Jan. 3, 2013, at home. He was born May 1, 1929, to Norma E. Warner and Walter E. Roberts, in Antimony, Utah. He is survived by his loving wife, of almost 54 years, Audrey Thurston; daughter, Ronda (David) Watkins; sons, Justin Randall (Stacey) and Gregory Walter Roberts, and Daniel Navarro who has been like a son and part of the family for 22 years. His surviving grandchildren are Elise (Jason) Carr, Nicholas (Candice) Watkins, Jordan (Christy) Watkins, Jarred (Melissa) Watkins, MacKenzie Watkins, Caden, Joshua, Callie, and Quinn Roberts, Jessica Alberro, and Erika Roberts; and great-grandchildren, Kelsi, Kyler, Keaton and Kolton Carr. He is also survived by one brother, Richard (Carol) Roberts; and brother-in-law, Hartley Newby. Randy graduated from South Sevier High School in Monroe, Utah. He earned a BS degree from Brigham Young University, M.E., from Northern Arizona University, and graduate study from Arizona State College in counseling. In 1958, he moved to Las Vegas to begin his teaching career at Hyde Park Junior High. After receiving his counseling certificate, he was a guidance counselor at Rancho High School for 26 years affecting many young people's lives. Being a life-long member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he served in many capacities in ward and stake leadership including the bishop of the Las Vegas 15th ward for seven years, high counselor, stake and ward mission leader. As a young man, he fulfilled a two-years mission in the California mission from 1954-56. Later after his retirement from the school district, he served in the Philippines Naga mission with his wife for 18 months. He worked in the Las Vegas Temple as an ordinance worker for many years. During the Korean War he was in the U.S. Army in Germany for two years. The family wishes to thank the VA Home Based Primary Care Team for their compassionate care. Randall was loved by his family and friends for his great sense of humor. He was a kind gentle man who lived a Christ-like life. He left a legacy of love and will be desperately missed by his family and loved ones. Viewing will be 6-8 p.m., Friday, Jan. 11. There will be a second viewing 9-10 a.m., Saturday, Jan 12, with funeral services following at 10 a.m., all at the Tule Springs Stake Center, 6051 Dorrell and N. Jones. Interment will follow at 2:30 p.m. in the Mesquite City Cemetery, 310 Hillside, Mesquite.

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Published by Las Vegas Review-Journal from Jan. 8 to Jan. 10, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for RANDALL ROBERTS

17 Entries

Wish to remain anonymous

January 20, 2025

Who would have thought, I got kicked out of Hollingsworth´s class and talked you into becoming your student aid. You wrote in my yearbook during that final year, "I´m impressed with your desire to get ahead, I believe you will go far, accept nothing less than the best"
Well you passed away some years ago, however I´m still able to remember some of our conversations and you were right. My wife and I our millionaire´s several times over, and I believe it had to do with some of our conversations. I´ve wanted to thank you many many times. Mr. Roberts I was never as religious as you, but I do hope that one day I´ll be able to see you again and thank you for those many words of wisdom!
Take care,

June 11, 2013

I met Randal Roberts and his sweet wife Audrey while serving a mission in Philippines Naga. He's a wonderful person and a great example. Love him and his dear wife.
My condolences to the Roberts family.
~Jessie Eborn (Elder and Sister Roberts knew me as Sister Patria)

Ginny McNeill-Cebe

February 14, 2013

To the family of "Mr. Roberts," you were given a treasure of a human being to go on life's journey with. You have been in my thoughts because such a warm, loving human being leaves a void even if you know he is in a better place. Mr. Roberts was my counselor at Hyde Park Jr. High School and he helped me a great deal. His warmth and steadiness buoyed me. I am so grateful that he was there for me in that time of my life and I'm sorry that I didn't tell him that. I hope he knows.

David Johnson & Family

January 13, 2013

Our condolences to the Roberts family at this time. Randy was a great example and blessing to all of us in our formative years. We will always remember his kindness and concern for the youth, and of course, his irrepressible smile. Randy's legacy will live on in this valley for generations, through the people he served. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time.

John Fish

January 12, 2013

Randy Roberts was my Bishop when I was a young man. I always liked him because he was always so positive and happy to be around. He made us feel important and I felt he wanted us to be strong and to make the right decisions.

January 12, 2013

"Mr. Roberts"! I enjoyed him so much as a teacher and counselor at Hyde Park Jr. High (as it was called back then). He was so warm and friendly, and really cared about us students. I was so happy to see him not many years ago at the LV temple (didn't know he was LDS). We reminisced about the good old days, former students, etc. A great educator and human being!

Wes Abbott

January 11, 2013

Farewell to a great friend
Wes Abbott

Susan Groom-Mortensen

January 10, 2013

To all -- you are each in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult and lonely time. Please know that I thought your Dad and Husband was a really wonderful man, and an asset to the human race. Heaven is singing with happiness that he is home now. Don't forget - families ARE forever, and he will always be there for you. Blessings to each of you.

Greg Hair

January 9, 2013

Randy counseled me many times at the request of my parents who were blessed to have him as a home teacher ( who visited diligently with stewart labrum every week )and neighbor. He loved me and never judged me.. He prophetically went to check on my father as he sat dying in his favorite chair. He then called me to give me the grave news. I loved this man with all my heart, he was a hero to me and my parents. It's not possible to express the loss I feel. I will always mourn the day I lost my dad, then my mom, then Randy Roberts. Like many others I'm sure .... This loss is tremendous. I hope Audrey, Rhonda,Justin, and Greg know how much I cherished their husband and father. Respectfully and Sincerely the GregHair family

January 9, 2013

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Randy. He was a true gentleman in every sense of the word. I treasure the memories of working together with him at Rancho High School.

God bless and keep you all.

Sincerely,

Ron Walker

January 9, 2013

Randall Roberts was a very fine counselor and colleague at Rancho H.S. Always with a smile, kind words and comments. He was a very solid educator and a fine member of the 'Rancho Family' all the years that I knew him. Students loved and respected him for his kindness, gentle spirit and kind heart. He always treated his students with kindess and a great heart for advising the counseling them with a fatherly touch.
Randy was a true credit to the profession and he always coducted himself in a highly ethical and professional manner.Randy will be greatly missed by all who knew him and that he touched as a true educator. God Bless you for a job well done. May you always rest in peace. Virgil A. Sestini

Alyssa Mercier

January 9, 2013

Love, Love, Love this man and his family. He was one of the greats. Hugs to all of you. Sweet Audrey biggest hug to you!
Love~Alyssa "Rust" Mercier

BJ (Hanshew) LeCates

January 9, 2013

Mr. Roberts was my counselor at Rancho HS and I was his aid one year. He encouraged me to go to college, which I didn't want to do. I'm so glad I listened to him and went to BYU. He was always so thoughtful and kind, even giving me the cassette tape "You're Not Alone", before I left Rancho. My sympathy prayers go out to his family.

Jonelle Hughes

January 9, 2013

I can't think of Brother Roberts without smiling. I don't think I ever saw him without one! What a special family the Roberts are and have been to my family for so many years. Lots of love to Sis. Roberts and all the kids. God be with you until you see him again.

Brent Hinrichsen

January 9, 2013

This is a man who did it right! Great husband, father, friend, and neighbor. He led and taught by example. I remember when he was my bishop, he didn't always tell me what I wanted to hear, but he did tell me what I needed to hear. Like many good men, he married up. His wife is an Angel. Sympathies to the entire family.

Leana Black

January 9, 2013

"Mr. Roberts" was my counselor at Rancho High and I believe he was all 5 of my siblings counselor too. What a great example of optimism and happiness he was. It didn't ever seem like he ever had a bad day. Whenever I would run into him after I had graduated from school he always made me feel like he remembered me. Such a great example. His wife Audrey was also such a great example to me especially in the years she cared for her husband.
My prayers and gratitude are with the family!
Leana Harper Black

patsy nelson

January 8, 2013

Bishop Roberts, you had such an impact on the whole Mooney family. Audrey, you were too. We love you and give our condolences. Patsy Mooney Nelson and husband David

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