Beverly Kay Roberts passed away Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020.
Major Beverly Kay Roberts was born in Swedesboro, N.J., May 6, 1936, to Harold S. and Mildred H. Huber. She grew up in Pedricktown N.J., graduated from Penns Grove High School, and attended college at Eastern Baptist University in Valley Forge, PA. She earned a bachelor's degree in Sociology and Psychology from Temple University and master's degrees in Business Management and Organizational Development from Central Michigan University.
As an officer in the United States Air Force, Major Roberts was stationed in several locations in the United States including Washington DC, Texas, California, Michigan and Nevada. She was also stationed overseas including four years in Germany and two tours in Vietnam. During her service, she was awarded the Bronze Star, Air Force Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster, and many other Unit and Service awards. Unit awards include the Joint Meritorious Unit Award and the Air Force Outstanding Award with V for Valor attachment. Major Roberts retired in June 1980 after 20 years of active duty.
After retirement from the Air Force she served two years as Commander of the Records Department for the Las Vegas, NV Police. Kay also devoted her talents to several volunteer endeavors with her church and civic organizations. Since 1995, she has been actively involved in the National, State, and Local Senior Games as an athlete and as a volunteer. Since 2005, she has also been a valued member of the expanded staff for the National Senior Games events held every two years.
Kay's life motto is taken from Philippians 1:6 - "Confident in Christ." This confidence is evident in her approach to her life's path.
Survivors: Husband of 46 years, Edward H. Roberts; son, Mark and wife, Julie; grandsons, Daniel and wife, Elaisa and Kenneth and wife, Jessie; three great-grandchildren, Keely, Rylie and Scotland; nephews, Donald Hurff, Jr., and Douglas Laine; and niece, Diana Laine.
Donations may be made in Kay's memory to Honorable Character, Inc. 7000 Lake Country Drive, Suite 112-C, Fort Worth, Texas 76179 , Officers' Christian Fellowship, 3784 South Inca Street, Englewood, CO 80110, or Texas Senior Games Association, c/o Barshop JCC, 12500 N.W. Military Hwy, Ste 275, San Antonio, Texas 78231
Detail on Air Force Assignments and Jobs
Major Roberts entered Air Force Officer Training School in June 1960. After receiving her commission, she was stationed at Selfridge AFB, MI as an administrative staff officer. There, she won the first of her Air Force Tennis Championships.
In transition from Selfridge to assignment to Germany Major Roberts attended Air Force Postal Officer School. She was assigned to the Air Force Post Office at HQ United States Air Forces Europe (USAFE). While there, she initiated a plan that resulted in consolidation of postal services within the USAFE theater resulting in savings to the Air Force.
In 1967, the U. S. Air Force opened assignments to Vietnam to non-medical female personnel. Major Roberts volunteered for assignment to Vietnam. She was one of the first three non-medical, female officers assigned to the war zone. She served as Postal Officer for Tan San Nhut Air Base in Saigon Republic of Vietnam. Tan San Nhut AB was home to the 7th Air Force HQ. Major Roberts was stationed at Tan San Nhut during the Tet offensive of 1968.
Major Roberts returned to the United States in 1968 and was stationed at Vandenburg AFB, CA. She attended Air Force computer training at Shepard AFB, Texas and subsequently transferred to Kelly AFB as a logistics officer.
In 1972, commanding general of 7th Air Force requested that Major Roberts be assigned as Chief of Social Actions at Tan San Nhut. Social Actions responsibilities include equal opportunity, race relations and drug rehabilitation. After being notified of this request Major Roberts accepted the request and volunteered for a second tour in Vietnam. She was sent to Social Actions training and then reported to Tan San Nhut in May 1972. Major Roberts was greeted to Tan San Nhut immediately on landing by representatives of the commanding general. He had an active situation involving equal treatment of individuals which needed rapid response. Major Roberts dropped her belongings at her assigned room and started to work. She quelled the immediate crisis and resolved the problem within a few days. During this assignment, Major Roberts had many other successes. Her office was named "Best in the Pacific Air Forces".
In March 1973 the U.S. Air Force ceased operations at Tan San Nhut and other installations in Vietnam. Major Roberts was on the last aircraft carrying U. S. personnel from Tan San Nhut. Major Roberts was among the first Air Force female officers to be stationed in Vietnam and among those last to leave.
Major Roberts was assigned to Langley AFB, VA for a short time after leaving Vietnam. Then she was transferred to Bolling AFB, DC as Chief of Social Actions for Headquarters Command U. S. Air Force. She served in that capacity until early 1976 when she moved across town to Andrews AFB, MD to the Air Force Systems Command personnel directorate. She worked in the training and development division. Among her duties related to the training and development of Systems Command personnel she conducted the nomination and selection board for selecting Systems Command attendees to the Defense Systems Management College. This was a highly competitive selection which required final approval from the Commander, Air Force Systems Command. Major Roberts was required to defend each selection to the Commander.
In 1979, Major Roberts was transferred, along with her husband, to Nellis AFB, NV as a part of the Electronic Warfare during Close Air Support Joint Test Force. She was assigned as Chief of Administration. Major Roberts retired from the U. S. Air Force June 30, 1980 after 20 years active duty.
Shortly after retirement from the Air Force, Kay volunteered and was accepted to the Nevada Governor's management Task Force. This task force consisted of business leaders from the state and was chartered with the goal of improving the efficiency and operation of the Nevada state government. Kay's suggestions for upgrading the state mail operations were accepted and implemented.
Kay's work on the six-week governor's task force gave her recognition in the civilian business community. This led to her appointment as Commander of the Records Section of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. She worked in this capacity until December 1982 when she moved with her husband to Albuquerque N.M.
While living in Albuquerque Kay began what would be over 35 years of volunteer service in a number of capacities. She began by finding tasks that needed volunteer help at her church. She became the volunteer research assistant to the senior pastor. She researched and summarized materials for the pastor to use in preparing his messages. The church had three Sunday morning services recording the middle service for televising later.
When husband Ed retired from the Air Force in December 1985, they moved to Fort Worth, Texas. Kay quickly found activities to help ministries of their church in Fort Worth. In these early days of personal computer use Kay had the skills that could aid in a number of office functions.
Kay began playing in the Texas State Senior games in 1994 and quickly found areas where her administrative and computer skills could be of use. She was awarded volunteer of the year recognition in 1995 by the Texas Senior Games. She became expert in the use of the registration and results entry program used by the senior games. As the technology brought improved registration programs into use Kay became expert in each new program. (Known as a "Power User"). The National Senior Games Association office staff took notice of her abilities and recommended her to any state games organization seeking help with registration and results. Kay worked with national, state and local senior games organizations training people on the registration and results entry programs helping them to achieve maximum benefit from the program. Kay, along with her husband, received the Harris Frank Distinguished Service Award from the National Senior Games Association in 2013. This is one of the two top awards given by the National Senior Games Association.
Major Beverly Kay Roberts was born in Swedesboro, N.J., May 6, 1936, to Harold S. and Mildred H. Huber. She grew up in Pedricktown N.J., graduated from Penns Grove High School, and attended college at Eastern Baptist University in Valley Forge, PA. She earned a bachelor's degree in Sociology and Psychology from Temple University and master's degrees in Business Management and Organizational Development from Central Michigan University.
As an officer in the United States Air Force, Major Roberts was stationed in several locations in the United States including Washington DC, Texas, California, Michigan and Nevada. She was also stationed overseas including four years in Germany and two tours in Vietnam. During her service, she was awarded the Bronze Star, Air Force Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster, and many other Unit and Service awards. Unit awards include the Joint Meritorious Unit Award and the Air Force Outstanding Award with V for Valor attachment. Major Roberts retired in June 1980 after 20 years of active duty.
After retirement from the Air Force she served two years as Commander of the Records Department for the Las Vegas, NV Police. Kay also devoted her talents to several volunteer endeavors with her church and civic organizations. Since 1995, she has been actively involved in the National, State, and Local Senior Games as an athlete and as a volunteer. Since 2005, she has also been a valued member of the expanded staff for the National Senior Games events held every two years.
Kay's life motto is taken from Philippians 1:6 - "Confident in Christ." This confidence is evident in her approach to her life's path.
Survivors: Husband of 46 years, Edward H. Roberts; son, Mark and wife, Julie; grandsons, Daniel and wife, Elaisa and Kenneth and wife, Jessie; three great-grandchildren, Keely, Rylie and Scotland; nephews, Donald Hurff, Jr., and Douglas Laine; and niece, Diana Laine.
Donations may be made in Kay's memory to Honorable Character, Inc. 7000 Lake Country Drive, Suite 112-C, Fort Worth, Texas 76179 , Officers' Christian Fellowship, 3784 South Inca Street, Englewood, CO 80110, or Texas Senior Games Association, c/o Barshop JCC, 12500 N.W. Military Hwy, Ste 275, San Antonio, Texas 78231
Detail on Air Force Assignments and Jobs
Major Roberts entered Air Force Officer Training School in June 1960. After receiving her commission, she was stationed at Selfridge AFB, MI as an administrative staff officer. There, she won the first of her Air Force Tennis Championships.
In transition from Selfridge to assignment to Germany Major Roberts attended Air Force Postal Officer School. She was assigned to the Air Force Post Office at HQ United States Air Forces Europe (USAFE). While there, she initiated a plan that resulted in consolidation of postal services within the USAFE theater resulting in savings to the Air Force.
In 1967, the U. S. Air Force opened assignments to Vietnam to non-medical female personnel. Major Roberts volunteered for assignment to Vietnam. She was one of the first three non-medical, female officers assigned to the war zone. She served as Postal Officer for Tan San Nhut Air Base in Saigon Republic of Vietnam. Tan San Nhut AB was home to the 7th Air Force HQ. Major Roberts was stationed at Tan San Nhut during the Tet offensive of 1968.
Major Roberts returned to the United States in 1968 and was stationed at Vandenburg AFB, CA. She attended Air Force computer training at Shepard AFB, Texas and subsequently transferred to Kelly AFB as a logistics officer.
In 1972, commanding general of 7th Air Force requested that Major Roberts be assigned as Chief of Social Actions at Tan San Nhut. Social Actions responsibilities include equal opportunity, race relations and drug rehabilitation. After being notified of this request Major Roberts accepted the request and volunteered for a second tour in Vietnam. She was sent to Social Actions training and then reported to Tan San Nhut in May 1972. Major Roberts was greeted to Tan San Nhut immediately on landing by representatives of the commanding general. He had an active situation involving equal treatment of individuals which needed rapid response. Major Roberts dropped her belongings at her assigned room and started to work. She quelled the immediate crisis and resolved the problem within a few days. During this assignment, Major Roberts had many other successes. Her office was named "Best in the Pacific Air Forces".
In March 1973 the U.S. Air Force ceased operations at Tan San Nhut and other installations in Vietnam. Major Roberts was on the last aircraft carrying U. S. personnel from Tan San Nhut. Major Roberts was among the first Air Force female officers to be stationed in Vietnam and among those last to leave.
Major Roberts was assigned to Langley AFB, VA for a short time after leaving Vietnam. Then she was transferred to Bolling AFB, DC as Chief of Social Actions for Headquarters Command U. S. Air Force. She served in that capacity until early 1976 when she moved across town to Andrews AFB, MD to the Air Force Systems Command personnel directorate. She worked in the training and development division. Among her duties related to the training and development of Systems Command personnel she conducted the nomination and selection board for selecting Systems Command attendees to the Defense Systems Management College. This was a highly competitive selection which required final approval from the Commander, Air Force Systems Command. Major Roberts was required to defend each selection to the Commander.
In 1979, Major Roberts was transferred, along with her husband, to Nellis AFB, NV as a part of the Electronic Warfare during Close Air Support Joint Test Force. She was assigned as Chief of Administration. Major Roberts retired from the U. S. Air Force June 30, 1980 after 20 years active duty.
Shortly after retirement from the Air Force, Kay volunteered and was accepted to the Nevada Governor's management Task Force. This task force consisted of business leaders from the state and was chartered with the goal of improving the efficiency and operation of the Nevada state government. Kay's suggestions for upgrading the state mail operations were accepted and implemented.
Kay's work on the six-week governor's task force gave her recognition in the civilian business community. This led to her appointment as Commander of the Records Section of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. She worked in this capacity until December 1982 when she moved with her husband to Albuquerque N.M.
While living in Albuquerque Kay began what would be over 35 years of volunteer service in a number of capacities. She began by finding tasks that needed volunteer help at her church. She became the volunteer research assistant to the senior pastor. She researched and summarized materials for the pastor to use in preparing his messages. The church had three Sunday morning services recording the middle service for televising later.
When husband Ed retired from the Air Force in December 1985, they moved to Fort Worth, Texas. Kay quickly found activities to help ministries of their church in Fort Worth. In these early days of personal computer use Kay had the skills that could aid in a number of office functions.
Kay began playing in the Texas State Senior games in 1994 and quickly found areas where her administrative and computer skills could be of use. She was awarded volunteer of the year recognition in 1995 by the Texas Senior Games. She became expert in the use of the registration and results entry program used by the senior games. As the technology brought improved registration programs into use Kay became expert in each new program. (Known as a "Power User"). The National Senior Games Association office staff took notice of her abilities and recommended her to any state games organization seeking help with registration and results. Kay worked with national, state and local senior games organizations training people on the registration and results entry programs helping them to achieve maximum benefit from the program. Kay, along with her husband, received the Harris Frank Distinguished Service Award from the National Senior Games Association in 2013. This is one of the two top awards given by the National Senior Games Association.
Beverly Kay Roberts passed away Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020.
Major Beverly Kay Roberts was born in Swedesboro, N.J., May 6, 1936, to Harold S. and Mildred H. Huber. She grew up in Pedricktown N.J., graduated from Penns Grove High School, and attended college at Eastern Baptist University in Valley Forge, PA. She earned a bachelor's degree in Sociology and Psychology from Temple University and master's degrees in Business Management and Organizational Development from Central Michigan University.
As an officer in the United States Air Force, Major Roberts was stationed in several locations in the United States including Washington DC, Texas, California, Michigan and Nevada. She was also stationed overseas including four years in Germany and two tours in Vietnam. During her service, she was awarded the Bronze Star, Air Force Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster, and many other Unit and Service awards. Unit awards include the Joint Meritorious Unit Award and the Air Force Outstanding Award with V for Valor attachment. Major Roberts retired in June 1980 after 20 years of active duty.
After retirement from the Air Force she served two years as Commander of the Records Department for the Las Vegas, NV Police. Kay also devoted her talents to several volunteer endeavors with her church and civic organizations. Since 1995, she has been actively involved in the National, State, and Local Senior Games as an athlete and as a volunteer. Since 2005, she has also been a valued member of the expanded staff for the National Senior Games events held every two years.
Kay's life motto is taken from Philippians 1:6 - "Confident in Christ." This confidence is evident in her approach to her life's path.
Survivors: Husband of 46 years, Edward H. Roberts; son, Mark and wife, Julie; grandsons, Daniel and wife, Elaisa and Kenneth and wife, Jessie; three great-grandchildren, Keely, Rylie and Scotland; nephews, Donald Hurff, Jr., and Douglas Laine; and niece, Diana Laine.
Donations may be made in Kay's memory to Honorable Character, Inc. 7000 Lake Country Drive, Suite 112-C, Fort Worth, Texas 76179 , Officers' Christian Fellowship, 3784 South Inca Street, Englewood, CO 80110, or Texas Senior Games Association, c/o Barshop JCC, 12500 N.W. Military Hwy, Ste 275, San Antonio, Texas 78231
Detail on Air Force Assignments and Jobs
Major Roberts entered Air Force Officer Training School in June 1960. After receiving her commission, she was stationed at Selfridge AFB, MI as an administrative staff officer. There, she won the first of her Air Force Tennis Championships.
In transition from Selfridge to assignment to Germany Major Roberts attended Air Force Postal Officer School. She was assigned to the Air Force Post Office at HQ United States Air Forces Europe (USAFE). While there, she initiated a plan that resulted in consolidation of postal services within the USAFE theater resulting in savings to the Air Force.
In 1967, the U. S. Air Force opened assignments to Vietnam to non-medical female personnel. Major Roberts volunteered for assignment to Vietnam. She was one of the first three non-medical, female officers assigned to the war zone. She served as Postal Officer for Tan San Nhut Air Base in Saigon Republic of Vietnam. Tan San Nhut AB was home to the 7th Air Force HQ. Major Roberts was stationed at Tan San Nhut during the Tet offensive of 1968.
Major Roberts returned to the United States in 1968 and was stationed at Vandenburg AFB, CA. She attended Air Force computer training at Shepard AFB, Texas and subsequently transferred to Kelly AFB as a logistics officer.
In 1972, commanding general of 7th Air Force requested that Major Roberts be assigned as Chief of Social Actions at Tan San Nhut. Social Actions responsibilities include equal opportunity, race relations and drug rehabilitation. After being notified of this request Major Roberts accepted the request and volunteered for a second tour in Vietnam. She was sent to Social Actions training and then reported to Tan San Nhut in May 1972. Major Roberts was greeted to Tan San Nhut immediately on landing by representatives of the commanding general. He had an active situation involving equal treatment of individuals which needed rapid response. Major Roberts dropped her belongings at her assigned room and started to work. She quelled the immediate crisis and resolved the problem within a few days. During this assignment, Major Roberts had many other successes. Her office was named "Best in the Pacific Air Forces".
In March 1973 the U.S. Air Force ceased operations at Tan San Nhut and other installations in Vietnam. Major Roberts was on the last aircraft carrying U. S. personnel from Tan San Nhut. Major Roberts was among the first Air Force female officers to be stationed in Vietnam and among those last to leave.
Major Roberts was assigned to Langley AFB, VA for a short time after leaving Vietnam. Then she was transferred to Bolling AFB, DC as Chief of Social Actions for Headquarters Command U. S. Air Force. She served in that capacity until early 1976 when she moved across town to Andrews AFB, MD to the Air Force Systems Command personnel directorate. She worked in the training and development division. Among her duties related to the training and development of Systems Command personnel she conducted the nomination and selection board for selecting Systems Command attendees to the Defense Systems Management College. This was a highly competitive selection which required final approval from the Commander, Air Force Systems Command. Major Roberts was required to defend each selection to the Commander.
In 1979, Major Roberts was transferred, along with her husband, to Nellis AFB, NV as a part of the Electronic Warfare during Close Air Support Joint Test Force. She was assigned as Chief of Administration. Major Roberts retired from the U. S. Air Force June 30, 1980 after 20 years active duty.
Shortly after retirement from the Air Force, Kay volunteered and was accepted to the Nevada Governor's management Task Force. This task force consisted of business leaders from the state and was chartered with the goal of improving the efficiency and operation of the Nevada state government. Kay's suggestions for upgrading the state mail operations were accepted and implemented.
Kay's work on the six-week governor's task force gave her recognition in the civilian business community. This led to her appointment as Commander of the Records Section of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. She worked in this capacity until December 1982 when she moved with her husband to Albuquerque N.M.
While living in Albuquerque Kay began what would be over 35 years of volunteer service in a number of capacities. She began by finding tasks that needed volunteer help at her church. She became the volunteer research assistant to the senior pastor. She researched and summarized materials for the pastor to use in preparing his messages. The church had three Sunday morning services recording the middle service for televising later.
When husband Ed retired from the Air Force in December 1985, they moved to Fort Worth, Texas. Kay quickly found activities to help ministries of their church in Fort Worth. In these early days of personal computer use Kay had the skills that could aid in a number of office functions.
Kay began playing in the Texas State Senior games in 1994 and quickly found areas where her administrative and computer skills could be of use. She was awarded volunteer of the year recognition in 1995 by the Texas Senior Games. She became expert in the use of the registration and results entry program used by the senior games. As the technology brought improved registration programs into use Kay became expert in each new program. (Known as a "Power User"). The National Senior Games Association office staff took notice of her abilities and recommended her to any state games organization seeking help with registration and results. Kay worked with national, state and local senior games organizations training people on the registration and results entry programs helping them to achieve maximum benefit from the program. Kay, along with her husband, received the Harris Frank Distinguished Service Award from the National Senior Games Association in 2013. This is one of the two top awards given by the National Senior Games Association.
Major Beverly Kay Roberts was born in Swedesboro, N.J., May 6, 1936, to Harold S. and Mildred H. Huber. She grew up in Pedricktown N.J., graduated from Penns Grove High School, and attended college at Eastern Baptist University in Valley Forge, PA. She earned a bachelor's degree in Sociology and Psychology from Temple University and master's degrees in Business Management and Organizational Development from Central Michigan University.
As an officer in the United States Air Force, Major Roberts was stationed in several locations in the United States including Washington DC, Texas, California, Michigan and Nevada. She was also stationed overseas including four years in Germany and two tours in Vietnam. During her service, she was awarded the Bronze Star, Air Force Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster, and many other Unit and Service awards. Unit awards include the Joint Meritorious Unit Award and the Air Force Outstanding Award with V for Valor attachment. Major Roberts retired in June 1980 after 20 years of active duty.
After retirement from the Air Force she served two years as Commander of the Records Department for the Las Vegas, NV Police. Kay also devoted her talents to several volunteer endeavors with her church and civic organizations. Since 1995, she has been actively involved in the National, State, and Local Senior Games as an athlete and as a volunteer. Since 2005, she has also been a valued member of the expanded staff for the National Senior Games events held every two years.
Kay's life motto is taken from Philippians 1:6 - "Confident in Christ." This confidence is evident in her approach to her life's path.
Survivors: Husband of 46 years, Edward H. Roberts; son, Mark and wife, Julie; grandsons, Daniel and wife, Elaisa and Kenneth and wife, Jessie; three great-grandchildren, Keely, Rylie and Scotland; nephews, Donald Hurff, Jr., and Douglas Laine; and niece, Diana Laine.
Donations may be made in Kay's memory to Honorable Character, Inc. 7000 Lake Country Drive, Suite 112-C, Fort Worth, Texas 76179 , Officers' Christian Fellowship, 3784 South Inca Street, Englewood, CO 80110, or Texas Senior Games Association, c/o Barshop JCC, 12500 N.W. Military Hwy, Ste 275, San Antonio, Texas 78231
Detail on Air Force Assignments and Jobs
Major Roberts entered Air Force Officer Training School in June 1960. After receiving her commission, she was stationed at Selfridge AFB, MI as an administrative staff officer. There, she won the first of her Air Force Tennis Championships.
In transition from Selfridge to assignment to Germany Major Roberts attended Air Force Postal Officer School. She was assigned to the Air Force Post Office at HQ United States Air Forces Europe (USAFE). While there, she initiated a plan that resulted in consolidation of postal services within the USAFE theater resulting in savings to the Air Force.
In 1967, the U. S. Air Force opened assignments to Vietnam to non-medical female personnel. Major Roberts volunteered for assignment to Vietnam. She was one of the first three non-medical, female officers assigned to the war zone. She served as Postal Officer for Tan San Nhut Air Base in Saigon Republic of Vietnam. Tan San Nhut AB was home to the 7th Air Force HQ. Major Roberts was stationed at Tan San Nhut during the Tet offensive of 1968.
Major Roberts returned to the United States in 1968 and was stationed at Vandenburg AFB, CA. She attended Air Force computer training at Shepard AFB, Texas and subsequently transferred to Kelly AFB as a logistics officer.
In 1972, commanding general of 7th Air Force requested that Major Roberts be assigned as Chief of Social Actions at Tan San Nhut. Social Actions responsibilities include equal opportunity, race relations and drug rehabilitation. After being notified of this request Major Roberts accepted the request and volunteered for a second tour in Vietnam. She was sent to Social Actions training and then reported to Tan San Nhut in May 1972. Major Roberts was greeted to Tan San Nhut immediately on landing by representatives of the commanding general. He had an active situation involving equal treatment of individuals which needed rapid response. Major Roberts dropped her belongings at her assigned room and started to work. She quelled the immediate crisis and resolved the problem within a few days. During this assignment, Major Roberts had many other successes. Her office was named "Best in the Pacific Air Forces".
In March 1973 the U.S. Air Force ceased operations at Tan San Nhut and other installations in Vietnam. Major Roberts was on the last aircraft carrying U. S. personnel from Tan San Nhut. Major Roberts was among the first Air Force female officers to be stationed in Vietnam and among those last to leave.
Major Roberts was assigned to Langley AFB, VA for a short time after leaving Vietnam. Then she was transferred to Bolling AFB, DC as Chief of Social Actions for Headquarters Command U. S. Air Force. She served in that capacity until early 1976 when she moved across town to Andrews AFB, MD to the Air Force Systems Command personnel directorate. She worked in the training and development division. Among her duties related to the training and development of Systems Command personnel she conducted the nomination and selection board for selecting Systems Command attendees to the Defense Systems Management College. This was a highly competitive selection which required final approval from the Commander, Air Force Systems Command. Major Roberts was required to defend each selection to the Commander.
In 1979, Major Roberts was transferred, along with her husband, to Nellis AFB, NV as a part of the Electronic Warfare during Close Air Support Joint Test Force. She was assigned as Chief of Administration. Major Roberts retired from the U. S. Air Force June 30, 1980 after 20 years active duty.
Shortly after retirement from the Air Force, Kay volunteered and was accepted to the Nevada Governor's management Task Force. This task force consisted of business leaders from the state and was chartered with the goal of improving the efficiency and operation of the Nevada state government. Kay's suggestions for upgrading the state mail operations were accepted and implemented.
Kay's work on the six-week governor's task force gave her recognition in the civilian business community. This led to her appointment as Commander of the Records Section of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. She worked in this capacity until December 1982 when she moved with her husband to Albuquerque N.M.
While living in Albuquerque Kay began what would be over 35 years of volunteer service in a number of capacities. She began by finding tasks that needed volunteer help at her church. She became the volunteer research assistant to the senior pastor. She researched and summarized materials for the pastor to use in preparing his messages. The church had three Sunday morning services recording the middle service for televising later.
When husband Ed retired from the Air Force in December 1985, they moved to Fort Worth, Texas. Kay quickly found activities to help ministries of their church in Fort Worth. In these early days of personal computer use Kay had the skills that could aid in a number of office functions.
Kay began playing in the Texas State Senior games in 1994 and quickly found areas where her administrative and computer skills could be of use. She was awarded volunteer of the year recognition in 1995 by the Texas Senior Games. She became expert in the use of the registration and results entry program used by the senior games. As the technology brought improved registration programs into use Kay became expert in each new program. (Known as a "Power User"). The National Senior Games Association office staff took notice of her abilities and recommended her to any state games organization seeking help with registration and results. Kay worked with national, state and local senior games organizations training people on the registration and results entry programs helping them to achieve maximum benefit from the program. Kay, along with her husband, received the Harris Frank Distinguished Service Award from the National Senior Games Association in 2013. This is one of the two top awards given by the National Senior Games Association.
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