Alice L. Roberson

Alice Leona Roberson, 86, a lifetime resident of Columbia City passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at 6:27 p.m. at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. She was born on September 24, 1929 in Etna Troy Township, Whitley County, Ind., the daughter of Lawrence A. and Mary J. (Mohn) Friend.

Alice graduated from Columbia City High School with the Class of 1948. She married H. Lee Roberson at the home of Rev. Marion Shroyer on October 3, 1948. She first was employed at Whitley County Memorial Hospital as a switch board operator and later as a nurses aide. She then retired in 1989 after 25 years from Dana Weatherhead Corporation, Columbia City.

She is survived by 4 children, Laura L. (Raymond) Dittmer, Columbia City, Vicki L. (Mike) Riordan, Fort Wayne, Guy A. Roberson and Jeff (Shelly) Roberson, both of Columbia City; one sister, Ruth Herman, Sturgis, MI; 13 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, H. Lee Roberson, sister, Dorothy Ramel and nephew, Bob Koch.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 29, 2015 from 1-3:00 p.m. at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, Columbia City. Funeral service will follow at 3:00 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home with Sharon Brockhaus, Certified Funeral Celebrant officiating. Burial will be held at Union Township Cemetery at a later date. Memorial bequests may be given in Mrs. Robersons memory to Whitley County Humane Society or to Passages, Inc. To light a memory candle or to leave a condolence please log onto www.demoneygrimes.com