Richard B Roberts, 89, passed away on June 17, 2024, in Tonasket WA
Dick was born on April 25, 1935 in Everett, WA to Warren E., Sr and
Mable (Carlson) Roberts, the youngest of seven children. At age 4, the
family moved back to Mobridge, SD where he grew up and graduated high
school in 1953.
Other than paperboy, his first official job was in 6th grade at the
bowling alley setting up pins. He never stopped working, unless it was
to take a few hours off to go hunting or fishing.
He joined SD Army National Guard in September 1952, serving in SD and
WA until 1960.
In 1958 he married Victoria Cadotte in South Dakota where they started
their family. They moved back to Washington in 1961 to stay.
He worked for WADOT doing various road building and engineering jobs,
including a portion of the new I-5. After retiring he worked a few
years for a private contractor. In 2000 Dick retired a second time,
and at age 65 he bought land in Eastern Washington to build from
scratch an off-grid home.
In 2001, he met and married Susan (Barnes) Douglas. They loved living
the mountain life, hiking, fishing and hosting family gatherings.
Dick will be remembered for his "never give up" energy, dry wit,
endless one-liners and his love of dogs.
He was a member of Loomis Community Church.
Along with his wife Susan, he is survived by his children: Linda and
Todd Martina, Anita and Greg Trombley, and Jim Roberts. Four
grandchildren, several great-grands and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Warren E Jr, sisters
Elaine, Marie, Phyllis, Yvonne and infant Ruth. Also, an infant
grandchild, several nieces, nephews, and step-son Alex Douglas.
At his request there will be no service. Interment will be at
Mountainview Cemetery, Loomis, WA.