Layne Roberts

LAYNE ROBERTS Click here to view a video of Layne's life IONA, ID -- Layne Baxter Roberts, of Iona, Idaho, entered into rest on Monday, May 5, 2008, at the age of 48, after a courageous and prolonged battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Layne was born in La Grande, Oregon, on August 17, 1959, the oldest of six children, to Jerry and Janice Foye Baxter. She spent the formative years of her life in The Dalles, where she attended high school and developed many talents, including music and athletics. She attended Ricks College in Rexburg, Idaho, where she met her future husband, Lane E. Roberts. While attending Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, Layne and Lane were married in the Manti Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. After living in California, Montana, Texas, and Wyoming, she and her husband and children settled in Idaho, where they have lived since 1995. A devout member of the LDS church, Layne held many teaching and leadership roles. Her roles as wife and mother, however, were her proudest and most lasting accomplishments. While raising six children, Layne found time to teach dance, piano, and seminary. She enjoyed painting, sewing, and working in the yard with her children. During her life, and especially recently, Layne was a shining example of courage and grace. Her love and optimistic nature will be remembered by all who knew her. Layne is survived by her husband, Lane Roberts; her children, Travis (Katie) Roberts, Ashley (Joe) Griffin, Hayley (Marshall) Snarr, Taylor Roberts, Tanner Roberts, and Jorden Roberts; her parents, Jerry and Janice Baxter; her siblings, Kent Baxter, Kurt Baxter, Dana Jensen, Kit Baxter, and Ryan Baxter, and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. Funeral Services will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 10, 2008, at the Iona LDS Stake Center (corner of Ririe Hwy and 55th East) with Bishop Albert Davidson of the Iona LDS 10th Ward, officiating. The family will visit with friends Saturday from 10 to 10:45 a.m. prior to the services at the church. Burial will be in the Iona Cemetery. ------------------------------------ Condolences received online: Kyle and Delinda Foye mountainmama33@comcast.net We are all thinking of and praying for the entire family at this difficult time. May He fill your days with Peace. In Him, Delinda, Kyle, Kasey and Logan Foye Teresa Clapp I never had the pleasure of meeting Layne but feel that I knew her very well through my sister-in-law Julie Clapp. I cannot say that I know just how you feel for your hurt is so great, and will take God's touch to heal - yet is it possible for such a wound to completely ever mend when you've lost your mate, parent, child or good friend. Please know that I pray for you all, each and every day, and feel God's Holy Spirit, in small and simple ways. And then I am reminded of such a simple phrase -- With all the strength that's in you, please walk by faith, that while it is impossible for a friend to end your pain, HE will bring about a peace, and in your hurt sustain." Mike Andersen mike@elitetruck.com Dear Lane You are a dear friend and I love you - I was so impressed to go see you on Sunday May 4th and I am glad I followed that prompting. I pray for you and your family and want you to know that I hold you deep in my Heart with the Highest Esteem as a dear Friend and Example to me. May the Lord bless you and your family as you move forward in your lives. Mike Andersen Scott and Jennifer Shipton jscotton63@hotmail.com Dear Lane and Children, We express our love and prayers for you at this difficult time. How we have admired your faith, strength, and endurance thoughout Layne's decline. She was a remarkable example of the Christ-like qualities we all should hold. How often she expressed her love and concern for you, her wonderful family. Her positive attitude was an inspiration. We will be out of town this weekend but wanted to let you know you are greatly loved. From: Dennis and Judy Schanz mailto:djc4s@cableone.net Dear Roberts Family; We are saddened to hear about the temporary loss of your loved one, mom, and wife. What a glorious day it is for her to be free of the pain and illness she has suffered with for these past years!!! I know that you don’t need to be reminded of the Plan of Salvation and what a blessing this knowledge is to us; however, sometimes we need reassurance that what we believe is true and real. I just want to bear my testimony to the fact that I KNOW that what we believe and know about the Plan of Salvation is true. There is no doubt in my mind that families are forever, that the body and spirit will reunite under perfect and eternal conditions, and that the Holy Ghost has, and will, bring peace to your mind because Heavenly Father is very much aware of you and your needs at this time. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Sincerely, The Schanzs “The soul shall be restored to the body and the body to the soul; and every limb and joint shall be restored to its body; yea, even a hair of the head shall not be lost; but all things shall be restored to their proper and perfect frame.” Alma 40: 21. “Under the law of restoration that God has provided, she will regain her perfection, the perfection of her youth, the perfection of her glory and of her being until her resurrected body shall assume the exact stature of the spirit that possessed it here in its perfection, and thus we shall see the glorified, redeemed, exalted, and perfected Aunt Rachel (Layne Roberts), mother, sister, saint, and daughter of the living God, her identity being unchanged, as a child may grow to manhood or womanhood and still be the same being.” President Joseph F. Smith; Gospel Doctrine; page 24. (He was speaking of Rachel Grant, President Heber J. Grant’s daughter Shirley Bergman sebb2003@hotmail.com I am saddened at the realization of your great loss. I will miss Layne as I know all of you do. She has fought the good fight and will now be in peace and waiting for you to join her. It won't be easy to be without her, but with our Father's help, it can be done. Know that my thoughts and all of my prayers are with all of you at this time. With much love, Cousin Shirley Shalay Struhs shalay@cableone.net Dear Roberts Family, I was saddened to hear of Layne’s passing. I was her visiting teacher for quite a few years before I moved out of Iona. She was always such an inspiration to me. I admired her courage in facing her illness. She was always positive and upbeat and loved the Lord and the Gospel. What a special lady. May the Lord bless you at this difficult time. How i know what you are facing in the months and years to come as my sweet husband has been gone now almost 2 years. I know He will bless your family and I know from personal experience Layne will never be far from you all. Shalay Struhs Brad Judy Foye Bradfoye@charter.net I was saddened of Layne passing. We are all thinking of you at this difficult time. May the Lord be with you. Tom & Enid Sanderson Dear Lane and family. It was so very good to be with you at this very hard but special time in your lives. I felt so uplifted by the sweet spirit that was so strong being around you and all the other family members and friends that love Layne and You and your children. Layne has made it safely through her turn on earth and it wasn't easy. May the rest of us left here do as well as she did. She made it through this hard time Lane, because of all of the love and help from you and your children and Heavenly Father, and others sent to help. We love you all and our prayers are still strong and full of faith and for you and your family, and gratitude that you are in our lives. Love Ya! Uncle Tom and Aunt Enid LeAnn Asay asay@prodigy.net I am so sorry to hear about Layne's passing. I've thought of you so many times in the years since you moved from Billings. Scott was so very happy to see you, Lane, in the Denver airport last Spring. I am glad he saw you one more time before he died. It is hard when a spouse dies, when a father of children still at home dies. But the only real comfort comes from our Savior - as I'm sure you know. My prayers and thoughts will be with you. May the Lord bless you abundantly. Love, LeAnn Asay