Ann Roberts was born on October 8, 1941 in Paris, Idaho to Ezra and Cerilda Roberts. She grew up with three sisters whom she loved very much. Her father died when she was almost three years old. After her mom remarried, she was raised by her step-father, Clifford Bartschi. She passed away at her home on August 8, 2020.
After graduation from South High School in Salt Lake City, she went to work for the telephone company (which was then Ma Bell) as an operator and continued her telephone company career throughout moves around the country until retiring in 1995. She made many friends during her career and received praise and commendations for her helpful customer service and caring attitude.
Married James Myers in July 1962, and had one daughter, Tina Ann, in October 1963. They lived in Pensacola, Florida and Long Beach, California during his time in the U.S. Navy. They were later divorced.
Married Gerald (Garry) Sullivan in January 1970 and had one son, Bradley Neil, in March, 1973. They lived in Long Beach; Waukegan, Illinois; and Alameda, California during his Navy career. He recently passed away in April 2020, just a couple of months after they celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary.
In the days before it became so convenient to buy clothes, she liked to sew and made many of her own clothes. She was always an avid reader and liked books about animals and mystery novels. She anxiously awaited every new release from her favorite authors. She liked all animals and had a special fondness for cats. Animal Planet was one of her favorite channels. She liked to travel, and enjoyed seeing photos of where other people had traveled. She cared about people, always rooted for the underdog, and wanted fairness for everyone. She was beautiful inside and out and had a great, shining spirit.
Survived by her sister, Norie (Glenn) Warden; daughter, Tina (Leonard) Thomas; son, Brad (Andrea) Sullivan; grandchildren, Karli (Junior) Cochran and Callen and Carter Sullivan; two great-granddaughters, December and Evelyn Cochran; and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Gwenda Bennett and Lois Bartschi; husband, Gerald; one nephew; and two nieces .
The family would like to thank all of the caregivers that provided help to Ann in her last days.
A viewing will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 13, 2020 at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 South State Street (100 East), Murray. A funeral will take place at Jenkins-Soffe on Friday, August 14, 2020 at 11:00 a.m., with a viewing prior from 10:00-10:45 a.m.
Interment will be in the Mount Olivet Cemetery.
Published in The Salt Lake Tribune and Deseret News on August 11, 2020.
After graduation from South High School in Salt Lake City, she went to work for the telephone company (which was then Ma Bell) as an operator and continued her telephone company career throughout moves around the country until retiring in 1995. She made many friends during her career and received praise and commendations for her helpful customer service and caring attitude.
Married James Myers in July 1962, and had one daughter, Tina Ann, in October 1963. They lived in Pensacola, Florida and Long Beach, California during his time in the U.S. Navy. They were later divorced.
Married Gerald (Garry) Sullivan in January 1970 and had one son, Bradley Neil, in March, 1973. They lived in Long Beach; Waukegan, Illinois; and Alameda, California during his Navy career. He recently passed away in April 2020, just a couple of months after they celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary.
In the days before it became so convenient to buy clothes, she liked to sew and made many of her own clothes. She was always an avid reader and liked books about animals and mystery novels. She anxiously awaited every new release from her favorite authors. She liked all animals and had a special fondness for cats. Animal Planet was one of her favorite channels. She liked to travel, and enjoyed seeing photos of where other people had traveled. She cared about people, always rooted for the underdog, and wanted fairness for everyone. She was beautiful inside and out and had a great, shining spirit.
Survived by her sister, Norie (Glenn) Warden; daughter, Tina (Leonard) Thomas; son, Brad (Andrea) Sullivan; grandchildren, Karli (Junior) Cochran and Callen and Carter Sullivan; two great-granddaughters, December and Evelyn Cochran; and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Gwenda Bennett and Lois Bartschi; husband, Gerald; one nephew; and two nieces .
The family would like to thank all of the caregivers that provided help to Ann in her last days.
A viewing will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 13, 2020 at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 South State Street (100 East), Murray. A funeral will take place at Jenkins-Soffe on Friday, August 14, 2020 at 11:00 a.m., with a viewing prior from 10:00-10:45 a.m.
Interment will be in the Mount Olivet Cemetery.
Published in The Salt Lake Tribune and Deseret News on August 11, 2020.
Ann Roberts was born on October 8, 1941 in Paris, Idaho to Ezra and Cerilda Roberts. She grew up with three sisters whom she loved very much. Her father died when she was almost three years old. After her mom remarried, she was raised by her step-father, Clifford Bartschi. She passed away at her home on August 8, 2020.
After graduation from South High School in Salt Lake City, she went to work for the telephone company (which was then Ma Bell) as an operator and continued her telephone company career throughout moves around the country until retiring in 1995. She made many friends during her career and received praise and commendations for her helpful customer service and caring attitude.
Married James Myers in July 1962, and had one daughter, Tina Ann, in October 1963. They lived in Pensacola, Florida and Long Beach, California during his time in the U.S. Navy. They were later divorced.
Married Gerald (Garry) Sullivan in January 1970 and had one son, Bradley Neil, in March, 1973. They lived in Long Beach; Waukegan, Illinois; and Alameda, California during his Navy career. He recently passed away in April 2020, just a couple of months after they celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary.
In the days before it became so convenient to buy clothes, she liked to sew and made many of her own clothes. She was always an avid reader and liked books about animals and mystery novels. She anxiously awaited every new release from her favorite authors. She liked all animals and had a special fondness for cats. Animal Planet was one of her favorite channels. She liked to travel, and enjoyed seeing photos of where other people had traveled. She cared about people, always rooted for the underdog, and wanted fairness for everyone. She was beautiful inside and out and had a great, shining spirit.
Survived by her sister, Norie (Glenn) Warden; daughter, Tina (Leonard) Thomas; son, Brad (Andrea) Sullivan; grandchildren, Karli (Junior) Cochran and Callen and Carter Sullivan; two great-granddaughters, December and Evelyn Cochran; and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Gwenda Bennett and Lois Bartschi; husband, Gerald; one nephew; and two nieces .
The family would like to thank all of the caregivers that provided help to Ann in her last days.
A viewing will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 13, 2020 at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 South State Street (100 East), Murray. A funeral will take place at Jenkins-Soffe on Friday, August 14, 2020 at 11:00 a.m., with a viewing prior from 10:00-10:45 a.m.
Interment will be in the Mount Olivet Cemetery.
Published in The Salt Lake Tribune and Deseret News on August 11, 2020.
After graduation from South High School in Salt Lake City, she went to work for the telephone company (which was then Ma Bell) as an operator and continued her telephone company career throughout moves around the country until retiring in 1995. She made many friends during her career and received praise and commendations for her helpful customer service and caring attitude.
Married James Myers in July 1962, and had one daughter, Tina Ann, in October 1963. They lived in Pensacola, Florida and Long Beach, California during his time in the U.S. Navy. They were later divorced.
Married Gerald (Garry) Sullivan in January 1970 and had one son, Bradley Neil, in March, 1973. They lived in Long Beach; Waukegan, Illinois; and Alameda, California during his Navy career. He recently passed away in April 2020, just a couple of months after they celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary.
In the days before it became so convenient to buy clothes, she liked to sew and made many of her own clothes. She was always an avid reader and liked books about animals and mystery novels. She anxiously awaited every new release from her favorite authors. She liked all animals and had a special fondness for cats. Animal Planet was one of her favorite channels. She liked to travel, and enjoyed seeing photos of where other people had traveled. She cared about people, always rooted for the underdog, and wanted fairness for everyone. She was beautiful inside and out and had a great, shining spirit.
Survived by her sister, Norie (Glenn) Warden; daughter, Tina (Leonard) Thomas; son, Brad (Andrea) Sullivan; grandchildren, Karli (Junior) Cochran and Callen and Carter Sullivan; two great-granddaughters, December and Evelyn Cochran; and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Gwenda Bennett and Lois Bartschi; husband, Gerald; one nephew; and two nieces .
The family would like to thank all of the caregivers that provided help to Ann in her last days.
A viewing will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 13, 2020 at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 South State Street (100 East), Murray. A funeral will take place at Jenkins-Soffe on Friday, August 14, 2020 at 11:00 a.m., with a viewing prior from 10:00-10:45 a.m.
Interment will be in the Mount Olivet Cemetery.
Published in The Salt Lake Tribune and Deseret News on August 11, 2020.
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