Ross Roberts

Ross Ellison Roberts, 93, passed peacefully from this life the afternoon of July 10, 2016 in Medford, Oregon. Ross is survived by his wife of 63 years, Suzanne Bisset Roberts; his four sons: Leslie, Paul (Blanca), David (Laura) and Jeffrey (Ruth Ann); 16 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Melvin Parker Roberts Jr, his mother, Olga Henrietta Nordquist Roberts, and his brother Melvin Parker Roberts III. His sister, Beverly Roberts Hermann, resides in Arcata, CA. Ross was born on January 4, 1923 in Eureka, California to Mel and Olga Roberts, the youngest of three children. He attended Arcata High School and graduated in 1941. He received his undergraduate degree from Humboldt State University and went on to graduate in dentistry from The College of Physicians and Surgeons in San Francisco, California in 1953, which later became part of University of the Pacific. He practiced dentistry in Eureka, California from 1954 through 1984. His favorite place was Diamond Lake, Oregon, where he enjoyed many years of fishing, rowing and long walks on the trails surrounding the lake. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Ross was drafted into the Army during World War II and served from January 1943 to November 1945. He served in Battery B of the 158th Field Artillery Battalion and fought in Austria, France, and Germany. Friends and family are invited to the memorial service on Thursday, July 28, 2016 at 4:30 p.m., at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 2900 Juanipero Way, Medford, Oregon. Interment will follow on Friday, July 29, 2016, 11:00 a.m., Eagle Point National Cemetery, 2763 Riley Road, Eagle Point, Oregon. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to The Humanitarian Fund of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints or to your favorite charity. We extend our love and appreciation to all who have been a part of Ross’ life.