Edison Roberts

WAYNE ROBERTS Click here to view Wayne's Video Tribute IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO -- Edison Wayne Roberts, 77, of Idaho Falls, passed away September 21, 2009 at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. Wayne was born October 15, 1931 in Burns, Kansas to Louis Roberts and Grace Jenkins Roberts. He graduated from Pocatello High School. He graduated from the University of Washington with a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering. He worked for INL as an electrical engineer and has resided in Idaho Falls since 1959. He served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean War. He earned the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Service Medal, and the United Nations Service Medal. He married Judy Walker Barkes and they raised two children together. Although they divorced, Judy along with her husband, Keith Walker, remained great friends with Wayne. Wayne enjoyed skiing, tennis, bike riding, hunting, golf, and travel. He loved spending time with his family including his seven grandchildren, two great grandchildren and all his friends. He is survived by his children; Trish Johnson of Kennewick, WA and David Roberts of Idaho Falls; and a sister, Juanita Rose, of Blackfoot. Memorial services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 26, 2009, at Calvary Chapel (4250 25th East), with Pastor Rick Brown officiating. Veterans rites will be performed by the Bonneville County Veterans Memorial Team and the Idaho Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers, take a friend or loved one out for coffee at Barnes & Nobles, his favorite place, in memory of Wayne. --------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Norm Christiansen norcris1@yahoo.com I was so sorry to hear of the passing of my old friend. Wayne and I go back to the fifth grade. He was one of my closest childhood friends. We lived on the same street, attended high school, ISC, and U of W together. We've stayed in contact since graduation even though we lived on opposite sides of the country. I'm very grateful that we were able to spend an evening together last month. Wayne was a dear friend and I'll miss him. Debbie Hamilton tedeb3@aol.com I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Wayne. I have very fond memories of Wayne from when I worked at the golf course and he would come in for his coffee. He always had a nice word to say to me no matter what kind of day he was having. My sympathy to all of you. Ta mi Peterson tpeterson@eastidahocu.org Trish-I didn't know your dad but I am very sorry that you have suffered the loss of your father.Having lost my own father I know that it is very hard. My thoughts are with you. Tami Brown(Peterson) Don & Joy Sherick We were so sorry to hear about the passing of Wayne. He was a dear friend for many years. This note is late, but we were out of town at the time. Our sympathy to all your family.