Donald Roberts

June 24, 1950 - March 13, 2022

A celebration of life memorial service for longtime Lamar resident, Donald Roberts will be at 1pm on Saturday April 2, 2022 at Valley Memorial Funeral Chapel in Lamar. Per Don's request cremation will take place. Don was born on June 24, 1950 in Las Animas, Colorado to Bettie and Norman Roberts (Carpenter) and passed away on March 13, 2022 at UC Health University of Aurora with his family by his side at the age of 71. He is preceded in death by his mother Bettie, father Norman Roberts and his brother Ronald Roberts. He is survived by his children Terri Roberts (Danette) of Fountain, CO, Mark Roberts of Colorado Springs, CO, Brian Roberts (Amber) of Fort Collins, CO, sister Pam Schibbelhute of Michigan; grandchildren Samantha Villarreal (Adan) of Pueblo, CO, Nichole Dye of Fountain, CO, Ashley Hasty (great-grandchildren Ollie and Ben) of Canon City, CO, Amanda Jones (Darren) of Canon City, CO as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other family and a host of friends. Memorial contributions may be made to The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund Do not stand By my grave, and weep. I am not there, I do not sleep— I am the thousand winds that blow I am the diamond glints in snow I am the sunlight on ripened grain, I am the gentle, autumn rain. As you awake with morning’s hush, I am the swift, up-flinging rush Of quiet birds in circling flight, I am the day transcending night. Do not stand By my grave, and cry— I am not there, I did not die. -Clare Harner