Obituary: K. David Roberts

K. David Roberts 1930 ~ 2005 Karl David Roberts, 74, died at home, Monday, April 18, 2005 from cancer. He was born October 15, 1930 in Leota, Utah to Louis Dermont and Winifred Louise Dean Roberts. He was the sixth of 12 children. David graduated from Uintah High School. He served in the Spanish American Mission and was a veteran of the Korean War. He graduated from BYU with a degree in Agricultural Economics and Spanish, and attended graduate school at San Francisco State College. David married Nadene Ottosen in the Salt Lake LDS Temple on March 15, 1957 and is survived by his wife, Nadene; and their 10 children: Hal David (Kathryn Durtschi), Anne (Craig) Halsey, Stephen Karl (Leisa Moon), Morgan Blaine (Robyn Smith), Karen (James) Finley, Gayle (Alan) Long, Julie (Norman) Gividen, Monica (Frank) Bramall, Merrie (Korey) Walker, J. Dean (Hilary Neves). He has 44 grandchildren; and was preceded in death by grandsons, John Luke Roberts and Gabriel Luke Finley. David enjoyed his life as a rancher in the cattle and sheep business. He lived in many beautiful places including Tabiona, Pleasant Valley, Vernal, Lake Shore, and Benjamin, Utah. In every community, he met great people who will be friends for eternity. He taught 5th and 6th grades in Tabiona Elementary School for 14 years and was fond of all of his students. David served in many capacities in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints including Bishop, Stake Mission President, YM President, Scout Master and teacher. He loved missionary work and was able to serve a second mission with his wife in Puerto Rico. His surviving brothers and sisters are: Florence Stadstad, Rhea Goodrich, Clark (Barbara), Dean (Marlene), Lowell (Elaine), Mary Lou (Max) Blackham, Wilford (Kathy), Edi (Ron) Bingham, Ruth (Brent) Peterson. He was preceded in death by Homer Roberts and Joyce Caldwell. Funeral services will be Thursday, April 21, 2005 at 11 a.m. at the Benjamin Ward Chapel, 3278 West 7300 South. Friends and family may call on Wednesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Walker Family Mortuary, 187 South Main, Spanish Fork, and on Thursday at the church from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. prior to the services. Interment will be in the Benjamin Cemetery with military honors by the American Legion. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the LDS Perpetual Education Fund. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.walkerfamilymortuaries.com.