Roberta Burns, 81, died peacefully at home on February 20, 2019 surrounded by her family. Roberta was born on August 11, 1937 in Florence, Colorado and then moved to Pueblo with her family where she graduated from Centennial High School in 1955, received an associate degree from Pueblo Community College and achieved accreditation from Pueblo Beauty College.
Roberta worked at the CF&I in administration and held several administrative positions in Pueblo. She was active in the community through her volunteer efforts at the Assistance League Bargain Box and Operation School Bell. She participated in the organization of the Annual Southern Colorado Chili Cook-off and was involved with her daughters in various aspects of 4H. In her spare time, she coached softball, refereed high school/college volleyball and was a professional seamstress. Roberta lived a full and beautiful life with a carpe diem attitude that was an inspiration to all who knew her. She enjoyed spending time with her husband and family, hosting family gatherings, playing golf, traveling and watching the Denver Broncos and Boston Red Sox.
Roberta is survived by her husband of 60 years, James G. Burns; her five daughters Peggy (Pat) Libbey, Mary Jo (Dr. Charles) Kessler, Terry (Mike) Burns-Gill, Jeanette (Mark) Burns-Yengich, and Jamie (Paul) Condit; her 7 grandchildren, Dr. Megan Stinar of Palisade (Eli Faville), James Stinar of Denver, John Stinar of Colorado Springs, Madison Gill of Pueblo, Kinzey Gill of Montrose, Jakob Burns of Pueblo and Brent Myers (Robyn) of Pueblo; and 2 great-grandchildren, Dale and Clayton Myers. She is also survived by her sister Gee Gee Soto of Arroyo Grande, California, and her sister Bette Duffy of San Marcos, California. She is preceded in death by her mother Alice E. Rouse, her father George Rouse, and her sister Bonnie Bory.
A Rosary will be held at St. Mary Help of Christians Church, 217 E. Mesa Avenue, on Friday, March 1 at 7 pm with a Memorial Mass to follow on Saturday, March 2 at 10 am. There will be a reception immediately following. Private family inurnment will take place at Roselawn Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made in memory of Roberta E Burns to St. Therese Catholic School (https://webmaster9617.wixsite.com/sttheresepueblo/ace-payment-center) or Operation School Bell (http://www.assistanceleaguepueblo.org/contact.html). Donations can also be made by sending checks directly to TG McCarthy Funeral Home, 329 Goodnight Ave, Pueblo, CO 81004. Please sign the guest book and let us know about your donation! Thank you…..
