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Joseph Elmo Roberts

Birth	:	1 Feb 1920 Woolford, Claresholm Census Division, Alberta, Canada
Death	:	1 Oct 2012 Alberta, Canada
Burial	:	Woolford Cemetery, Woolford, Claresholm Census Division, Canada
Coordinate	:	49.1945800, -113.1652300
Description	:	Note: obit doesn't state date Joseph when he died but the service date was October 5, 2012 Joseph Elmo Roberts was born in Woolford, Alberta, on February 1st, 1920 to William Wallace Roberts and Estella Laverne Pickett. He was the seventh child born into the family. When Joseph was in grade 11 his brother Darwin and he had an agreement that one would stay home while the other completed school. When the schooling was complete they would change around responsibilities so each would be able to complete their education. Joe agreed to stay home and shortly after his brother, Darwin, completed... Read More	Note: obit doesn't state date Joseph when he died but the service date was October 5, 2012 Joseph Elmo Roberts was born in Woolford, Alberta, on February 1st, 1920 to William Wallace Roberts and Estella Laverne Pickett. He was the seventh child born into the family. When Joseph was in grade 11 his brother Darwin and he had an agreement that one would stay home while the other completed school. When the schooling was complete they would change around responsibilities so each would be able to complete their education. Joe agreed to stay home and shortly after his brother, Darwin, completed his education he passed away so Joe's high school education ended at that time. He always had a love for learning and learned many things throughout his life. On October 2nd, 1941, Joe at the age of 21 married LaRue Torrie, a 19 year old girl from Grassy Lake, that he'd been dating while living in Calgary while attending Tech School. He and LaRue moved to Red Deer as Joe had volunteered to serve in the Canadian Armed Forces during World War II. Joseph served in World War II from 1942 to 1945 and was stationed in England, France, Holland, Belgium, and Germany. He ended up close to Berlin when the war ended. He was trained as a mechanic in the 85th Canadian Corps of Bridge Builders and Engineers. He was always stationed just ahead of the artillery and armored tanks. His job was to fix the trucks and machines that broke down. He also assisted in building bridges for the artillery to advance into territory that was just captured and many times these soldiers were stranded behind enemy lines. When stranded behind enemy lines these men would hide in barns and the local people would take pity on them and feed them. They were fed sauerkraut by the locals in Germany to keep them alive and from that time on he always loved that food, the stronger the better. Joe survived by his wife LaRue, his 6 children and their spouses, 45 grand-children and their spouses, 57 great grand-children, extended family, and many friends. The Funeral Service held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, MAGRATH GARDEN PLACE CHAPEL, 170 N Centre Street, Magrath on Friday, October 5, 2012 Interment in the Woolford Cemetery.

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Where is Joseph Elmo Roberts's memorial?
Joseph Elmo Roberts's memorial is located at: Woolford Cemetery, Woolford, Claresholm Census Division, Canada.
When did Joseph Elmo Roberts death?
Joseph Elmo Roberts death on 1 Oct 2012 in Alberta, Canada
Where are the coordinates of the Joseph Elmo Roberts's memorial?
Latitude: 49.1945800
Longitude: -113.1652300

Family Members:

Parent

William Wallace Roberts

(1888 - 1975)

Estella Laverne Pickett Roberts

(1890 - 1935)

Spouse

LaRue Torrie Roberts

(1921 - 2013)

Siblings

Freeda Lamar Roberts Dudley

(1912 - 1985)

Claude Alexander Roberts

(1916 - 1992)

(1917 - 2005)

(1918 - 1939)

(1921 - 1921)

(1925 - 1925)

(1927 - 1927)

(1935 - 1935)

Flowers:

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Coordinate: 49.1293300, -113.5986300

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23. Riverside Hutterite Colony Cemetery
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