Cyril "Cb Roberts" Roberts

Cyril Benjamin Roberts, 93, of Idaho Falls, passed away August 4, 2012, at his home in Fairwinds-Sand Creek Retirement Community. He was under the care of his family and Encompass Hospice. Cyril was born September 11, 1918, in Lanark, Idaho, to Benjamin Roberts and Amy Josephine Sorensen Roberts. He grew up and attended schools in Lanark, then graduated from Bear Lake High School in Montpelier. He honorably served four and a half years in the Army Air Corps during World War II in the South Pacific. On March 6, 1942, he married Violet Bartschi in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple. They made their home in Idaho Falls, where he worked as a state police officer, then owned and operated a gas station. He later worked as a postal clerk until his retirement. An active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Cyril served in the Ward Bishopric, on the Stake High Council, in scouting and as a Scoutmaster, home teacher, and as a temple worker for 23 years. He and Violet served as full-time missionaries in the Mississippi, Jackson Mission. He enjoyed auto mechanics, carpentry, flower gardening, riding his ATV and camping with his family. His entire life was dedicated to serving family, friends, and neighbors. Cyril is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Violet, of Idaho Falls, Son, DeLoy (Lorna) Roberts of Idaho Falls, ID, Son, Dennis (Shanna) Roberts of Salt Lake City, UT, Daughter, Joyce (Bruce) Loveland of Boise, ID, currently serving a full-time mission at the Heber Valley Camp in Heber City, Utah; Son, Bruce (Carol) Roberts of Ammon, ID, 24 grandchildren and 65 great grandchildren. Cyril was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Brent Roberts, a brother, Lester Roberts, and five sisters, Hilda, Cerelda, Marie, LaPriel, and Geniel. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 11, 2012, at the Idaho Falls LDS 11th Ward, 1235 Juniper, Idaho Falls, with Bishop Tom Barker officiating. The family will visit with friends from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be in Fielding Memorial Park Cemetery.

Funeral Services -- Saturday

11:00 a.m. ,Saturday, August 11, 2012 Idaho Falls LDS 11th Ward 1235 Juniper Drive Idaho Falls, ID 83401 Notes: The family will visit with friends from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be in Fielding Memorial Park Cemetery.