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Eugene Roberts 1923-2011

Eugene Frances Roberts

Beloved Eugene "Gene" Francis Roberts passed away at home on November 21, 2011. Born May 30, 1923 in Oak Park, IL, Gene grew up in the Chicago area and had a rich life filled with the love of family and friends. He attended the University of Iowa and Michigan State. After proudly serving his country during World War II as a Sergeant in the U.S. Army, Gene obtained his BA at Cornell College where he met the love of his life, and wife of 63 years, Janet Crissey Roberts. After earning his Juris Doctorate at The University of Virginia, the couple became the parents of 3 children, Rebecca Roberts Finger, Steven Roberts and Carol Roberts-Corb and eventually the proud grandparents of 8 grand children, Kathryn Finger Paynter, Sarah Finger, Christopher Finger, Samantha Roberts, Kelly Roberts, Scott Roberts, Matthew Corb and Rebecca Corb.

Gene was a noted Industrial Relations professional and an executive at companies throughout the U.S. including HJ Heinz, Bausch and Lomb and the Graver Tank division of ITT. He retired as a Vice President at U.S. Sales Corporation. An accomplished athlete, Gene captained the York High School basketball team to the Illinois State Championship game and earned a basketball scholarship to the University of Iowa. He golfed his age at 82 and most recently became an avid bocce ball player. He enjoyed listening to big band music and watching any activity that involved his children and grandchildren.

Gene will long be remembered for his bright smile, optimistic spirit and deep pride and love for his family. A memorial service will be held on Monday, November 28th at 11:00 AM at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 1231 E. Chapman Avenue, Fullerton. A reception to celebrate his life will immediately follow. Donations in name of Eugene F. Roberts can be made to St. Jude Memorial Foundation, P.O. Box 4138, Fullerton, CA 92834 or to Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church, 1231 E. Chapman Ave., Fullerton, CA 92831.

 

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Paul Saevig, '67 on March 17, 2024 at 10:41 AM said:

Wrong.
Will remove ASAP.
My apologies
Paul Saevig, '67 on March 17, 2024 at 10:32 AM said:

Birth: 1926
Death: 2024
Janet Roberts


Janet was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Eugene F. Roberts. She was the beloved mother of 3, grandmother of 8, and great-grandmother of 8. A dedicated volunteer she served over 5,000 hours at Providence St. Jude Medical Center in Fullerton. She was an avid bridge player and active in the Episcopal church throughout her life. A funeral service will be held in her honor at 10:00 AM on March 27, 2024, at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 1231 E. Chapman Avenue, Fullerton, CA 9283
Paul Saevig, '67 on March 17, 2024 at 10:32 AM said:

Birth: 1926
Death: 2024
Janet Roberts


Janet was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Eugene F. Roberts. She was the beloved mother of 3, grandmother of 8, and great-grandmother of 8. A dedicated volunteer she served over 5,000 hours at Providence St. Jude Medical Center in Fullerton. She was an avid bridge player and active in the Episcopal church throughout her life. A funeral service will be held in her honor at 10:00 AM on March 27, 2024, at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 1231 E. Chapman Avenue, Fullerton, CA 9283

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