Dorothy Roberts

DOROTHY ROBERTS IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Dorothy Marie Hoyt Roberts, 68, of St. Anthony, passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center due to complications from arterial surgery necessitated by advanced arteriosclerosis. She was born November 10, 1941, in Rigby, Idaho, to “Pete” James Hoyt and Esther Mae Hoch Hoyt. She received her schooling through the 8th grade in Ririe, where her family resided. Her high school years were spent in Newdale, Idaho with her family and she graduated from Sugar Salem High School. She continued her education at Idaho State University’s business school. Jon Guy Roberts and Dorothy were married in 1965 and have raised three boys who also graduated from Sugar Salem High School. Dorothy and her family traveled extensively all her life. She served in numerous civic positions, both in Northern Idaho, where she resided in the 1970's, and here in Southeastern Idaho. Dorothy and Jon have lived in four states, but spent most of their children’s school years in the Sugar City and Newdale areas. She worked for 10 years as an educational assistant in the Sugar Salem school district. Survivors include: Husband: Jon Roberts, St. Anthony, ID Son: Robert (Tammy) Roberts, Sugar City, ID Son: Shaun Roberts, Nampa, ID Son: William (Carmen) Roberts, Corvallis, MT Mother: Esther Hoyt, Newdale, ID Sister: Nancy (Delbert) Lusk, Sugar City, ID Sister: DeAnn Fausett, St. Anthony, ID8 Grandchildren, 2 Great Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father and a brother, Gary Wayne Hoyt. In keeping with Dorothy’s wishes, her family will hold a private memorial service following her cremation. ---------------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Brent and Donna Jean Kinghorn brentkinghorn@cableone.net Jon and family: How saddened we were to learn of Dorothy's passing. We had no idea that she had been struggling with serious health challenges. We are so glad that you were both able to attend our 50th High School Reunion this summer so that we could visit with her and you. We want you to know that we will treasure our memories of Dorothy and that we send our love and sympathy. She was a wonderful woman. We also want you and your family to know that you will be in our prayers. With love, Brent and Donna Jean Kinghorn Gaylen Denning Jon, I'm so sorry to read about your wife. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Jerry Hastings Jon & boys So sorry to hear about the loss of your wife and mother. Want you to know Shirley and I are thinking of you at this time. May the Lord bless you and be with as you go forward Thoughts and condolences, Jerry & Shirley Hastings Marla Russell We are saddened that you have lost Dorothy. I know she said she had been very sick when I was talking to her at our 50th Reunion. We will be thinking and praying for you and your's. This is the worst time of year for these things to happen. We've lost three people during the Holidays, so we know. God bless you and the boys.