Roberts, David Lawrence

Birth Name Roberts, David Lawrence
Gender male
Age at Death 81 years, 27 days

Narrative

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David Lawrence Roberts, 81, born September 15, 1935 in Mesa AZ, passed away October 12, 2016, 2nd child of Howard LaVarr and Margaret Standage Roberts.

David married Junith Dawn Hancock June 17, 1955, in the Mesa Arizona Temple. He graduated MHS in 1953, received a Bachelor of Science degree (with distinction) in Accounting from ASU in 1960, was a CPA, and received a Doctorate of Law degree from U of A in February 1961, graduating top in his class. He practiced law with Johnson, Shelley & Roberts for 20 years, was Mesa Assistant City Attorney for 19 years, President of Mesa Kiwanis Club, and served as Maricopa County Superior Court Judge for 20 years. He was an accomplished dancer, pianist and gardener, and was well known for his “Mr. Rogers” impersonations

Family and Church service were his life. He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, had a strong testimony of the Gospel and served as President of the Mesa North Stake for 9 years. David served a 2-year mission in the Northwestern States and served with his wife Junith as full-time missionaries in Albania. They both served together at the Mesa Regional Family History Center, and later served together as Area Family History Advisors. David also served in the Mesa Temple as an ordinance worker and sealer.

David is preceded in death by his parents and two grandsons. He is survived by his wife Junith of 61 years; 10 children, Linda Kennedy (Terry), Barbara Porter (Ryan), Donna Millett (David), Douglas Roberts (Pam), Brenda Hatch (Joe), Russell Roberts (Teresa), Stanley Roberts (Crissie), Daniel Roberts (Susanne), Sharla Jordan (John), Spencer Roberts (Brandy); 45 grandchildren; and 29+ great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brothers, Howard Jr. and Stephen, and his sisters, Anne Berryman, Jane Millett and Kristen Rogers.

Events

Event Date Place Description Sources
Birth 15 September 1935 Mesa, Maricopa Co., Arizona, USA    
Death 12 October 2016      
Burial   City of Mesa Cmtry., Mesa, Maricopa Co., Arizona, USA    
Census 1940 Mesa, Maricopa Co., Arizona, USA    

Parents

Relation to main person Name Birth date Death date Relation within this family (if not by birth)
Father Roberts, Howard Lavarr Sr12 December 190511 December 2001
Mother Standage, Margaret8 April 191112 August 1998
    Brother     Roberts, Howard Lavarr Jr about 1933
         Roberts, David Lawrence 15 September 1935 12 October 2016
    Sister     Roberts, Dorothy Ann
    Sister     Roberts, Mary Jane
    Sister     Roberts, Kristen 15 November 1950
    Brother     Roberts, Stephen Paul

Families

Family of Roberts, David Lawrence and Hancock, Junith Dawn

Married Wife Hancock, Junith Dawn ( * + ... )
   
Event Date Place Description Sources
Marriage 17 June 1955 Mesa Arizona Temple, Mesa, Maricopa Co., Arizona, USA    
  Children
Name Birth Date Death Date
Roberts, Issue 10
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Attributes

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