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James Leon “Jim” Roberts

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Birth	:	15 Nov 1939 Saint Edward, Boone County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	30 Aug 2021 Albion, Boone County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Saint Edward Catholic Cemetery, Saint Edward, Boone County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.5684800, -97.8424800
Description	:	James "Jim" Leon Roberts, son of Glenn Dale and Mattie Mable (Smith) Roberts, was born on November 15, 1939 at St. Edward, NE. He attended school at District 11 Bogus Country School near St. Edward. Jim then attended St. Edward High School, graduating with the class of 1957. Following his high school graduation, Jim attended Norfolk Junior College and graduated in 1959. Jim was united in marriage to JoAnn Bothe at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church in Columbus, NE on November 12, 1960. Following their wedding the couple made their home southeast of St. Edward and lived there their entire... Read More	James "Jim" Leon Roberts, son of Glenn Dale and Mattie Mable (Smith) Roberts, was born on November 15, 1939 at St. Edward, NE. He attended school at District 11 Bogus Country School near St. Edward. Jim then attended St. Edward High School, graduating with the class of 1957. Following his high school graduation, Jim attended Norfolk Junior College and graduated in 1959. Jim was united in marriage to JoAnn Bothe at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church in Columbus, NE on November 12, 1960. Following their wedding the couple made their home southeast of St. Edward and lived there their entire married life. Jim made farming his life's work. Throughout the years he raised corn, beans, cattle, hogs, as well as many other various types of animals. On September 26, 1963 Jim was inducted into the Army National Guard and served until his honorable discharge on March 25, 1964. Hunting and fishing was a huge passion to Jim. He hunted numerous species of animals. The shorter list would be what he didn't have a chance to pursue: doll sheep, big horn rams, and grizzly bears. He especially enjoyed hunting elk and deer. Over the years, Jim harvested 16 bull elk. His last elk was taken in 2019 at the age of 79. Jim also greatly enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Throughout the years Jim was a member of the Farmers Co-Op Board and the United Methodist Church in St. Edward. Jim is survived by his wife: JoAnn Roberts of St. Edward, NE; four children: Pam (Bob) Johnson of Monroe, NE; David (Jill) Roberts of St. Edward, NE; Amy (Royce) Case of St. Edward, NE; Cindy Roberts of Columbus, NE; honorary son: Mike Sliva of Silver Creek, NE; 11 grandchildren: Toni Max; Lindsay Thomson; Miranda Warnick; Blaize Warnick; Hannah Johnson; Evan Roberts; Isaac Roberts; Kassidy Roberts; Eli Case; Emilly Case; Damien Roberts; 13 great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law: Phyllis Roberts of Newman Grove, NE; Marilyn Roberts of Olathe, KS; as well as nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; and three siblings: John Roberts; Glenda Haynes; Joseph Roberts. [Levander Funeral Home]

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James Leon “Jim” Roberts's memorial is located at: Saint Edward Catholic Cemetery, Saint Edward, Boone County, USA.
When did James Leon “Jim” Roberts death?
James Leon “Jim” Roberts death on 30 Aug 2021 in Albion, Boone County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 41.5684800
Longitude: -97.8424800

Family Members:

Parent

Glenn Dale Roberts

(1900 - 1985)

Mattie Mable Smith Roberts

(1916 - 1990)

Spouse

JoAnn Bothe Roberts

(1940 - 2022)

Siblings

Joseph Dale “Joe” Roberts

(1946 - 2011)

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