Phillip Roberts

PHIL ROBERTS Click here to view Phil's Video Tribute IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Phillip Ronald Roberts, 73, of Idaho Falls, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle, died March 30, 2010, at Idaho Falls Health & Rehab of a terminal brain tumor. Phil was born October 13, 1936, in Paris, Idaho, to Ronald David Roberts and Doris Humphreys Roberts. When he was 5 years old, the family moved to Smithfield, Utah, where he grew up and attended schools. He graduated from North Cache High School and attended Utah State University. Following high school he lived in Los Angeles California, Logan and Salt Lake City, Utah, then moved to Idaho Falls 46 years ago. Phil married Betty Gene DeBloois June 24, 1960, in the Logan, Utah, LDS Temple. He worked as a sales representative in medical and industrial supplies and also owned Eagle Rock Abrasives. An active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Phil served three missions, first to the Great Lakes, then to Australia, Brisbane, and lastly at the Family History Center, and as Bishop of the Idaho Falls 16th Ward. He enjoyed woodworking, gardening, fishing, family history work, and singing in the Idaho Falls Opera Theatre chorus. Survivors include: Wife: Betty Roberts, Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Michelle (Mark) Hanson, Riverton, UT Son: Phillip Troy (Diane) Roberts, Kearns, UT Son: Cory Jon (Deb) Roberts, Sugar City, ID Son: Brett Darren (Lynnette) Roberts, Taylorsville, UT Daughter: Jennifer McGary, Idaho Falls, ID Brother: Alan (Sharon) Roberts, Smithfield, UT Brother: Marlowe (Shari) Roberts, Hyrum, UT Sister: Diane (Clinton) Godfrey, Smithfield, UT Sister: Pamela (Dave) Stoddard, West Jordan, UT 15 Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 3, 2010, at the Idaho Falls LDS 24th Ward, 1155 East First Street, with Bishop Doug Hillman officiating. The family will visit with friends Friday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge, and Saturday from 10 to 10:45 a.m. at the church. Burial Services will be held at 3:30 p.m. in the Smithfield Cemetery in Smithfield, Utah, under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. ---------------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Tony & Debra Palmer debony1@msn.com Betty, Our hearts go out to you. We are so sad that we will not be here to attend Phil’s funeral, as we will be in Salt Lake supporting Debra’s mother as she begins her chemotherapy treatments. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers and we always think of you and Phil with fondness. Our deepest sympathy to all of Phil’s family. Tony and Debra Palmer Jana Riska Shakespeare jjcadenza@gmail.com I just wanted to send my best wishes to Betty and her family. Bishop Roberts was a good man, and I'm sad to hear you've had to say goodbye for now. I wish we could come back for the services. Please know that you are in our family's thoughts and prayers from here in the U.K. Katrina Martineau Cummins krcummins@gmail.com I wanted to express my condolences to Sister Roberts and the entire Roberts Family. I have many fond memories of Bishop Roberts. I remember his beautiful singing voice, his love for the youth in our ward, and all the many youth activities he attended, a deep testimony and a gentle kindness that he was always sharing. I hope you can feel peace and love during this difficult time and in the years to come. Kerry Robbins kryrobb@yahoo.com I got to know Phil in the Family History Center and we helped each other. Sorry to hear of his passing, but he is now where he can progress and prepare the way for your family. He will be missed. Kerry Robbins