Russell Roberts, Jr Obituary (1949

Russell C. Roberts, Jr. Russell C. Roberts, Jr., born September 24, 1949 in Houston, Texas, passed away surrounded by his family at home in Manchester on December 28, 2009. Russell was a long time resident of Hood Canal and Gig Harbor. He retired as Manager in the Quality Assurance and Audit Division at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard where he managed a team responsible for the audit safety and repair of submarine and vessels. Russell enjoyed building new homes, re-modeling his Hood Canal waterfront home, cross-country skiing, hiking, fishing, traveling, painting, reading and spending time with family and friends. Russell will be missed by his daughter Lori Roberts of Seattle; his son Matthew Roberts of Hood Canal; his daughter Heather Roberts of Gig Harbor; his grandchildren, Abbey & Nolan Walla; his best friends, Denise Hegge and Roy Holland; and sister-in-law Joan Cereda. He was preceded in death by his wife Peggy Lee in 2004. Graveside services will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, December 31, 2009 at Haven of Rest Memorial Park, Gig Harbor. Remembrances may be made to Cancer Research of Seattle. Please leave online condolences at www.havenrest.com.