George Lyle Roberts

George Lyle Roberts – Chief Master Sergeant, United States Air Force (Retired), 89, of Victorville, California, passed away quietly in his home after a prolonged illness on the morning of April 25, 2018. Chief Roberts was born in Wyandotte, Michigan to Richard and Elizabeth Roberts on January 8, 1929. He graduated from Roosevelt High School in Wyandotte in 1947 and joined the United States Air Force in September 1950.

He served in the United State Air Force as a Security and Air Policeman with great distinction for 29 years covering two wars including one tour in Viet Nam for which he was awarded the Bronze Star and the unwavering admiration of the officers he served and the men he lead. His other awards include: Meritorious Service Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, Air Force Good Conduct Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Air Force Longevity Service Award, Small Arms Expert Marksmanship, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal and the Force Protection Badge for the Special Investigations Career Group. Chief Roberts transitioned into civilian life with a 30 year career in real estate, most notable with Shear and Associates.

George was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Elizabeth Roberts; his brother, Lawrence Roberts; and his two sisters, Drusilla Barns and Ruth Paone. He is survived by his wife and love of his life, Jerusha Roberts; his three children, Myra Jane White, Pamela Louise Caldwell, and George Roberts Jr.; his three grandchildren, Michael Christopher Szymanski, Grace Elizabeth White, and Tyler Roberts Conti; his two great grandsons, Rylan Roberts Szymanski and Daniel Donald Szymanski; and his sister, Edith Stephens.

Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at Desert View Memorial Park, 11478 Amargosa Road, Victorville, CA 92392. Funeral Services will begin at 11:00 am, Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at St. Timothy Episcopal Church, 15757 St. Timothy Road, Apple Valley, CA 92307, with Father John Limo officiating. Interment with Military Honors will be at 9:00 am, on Monday, May 14, 2018 at National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N. Cave Creek Road, Phoenix, Arizona 85024. In lieu of flowers contribution in George’s honor may be made to St. Timothy Episcopal Church in Apple Valley, CA. Arrangements are under the direction of Desert View Memorial Park in California coordinating with Shadow Mountain Mortuary in Arizona.

The Roberts family wishes to extend our sincere thanks to the entire staff of United Hospice and Desert Sky Home Health both located in Victorville California for the gracious and compassionate treatment and services they provided both George and Jerusha over the course of George’s illness. We also extend our deepest appreciation to our large family of friends that have been so supportive, not just during these most challenging of times, but throughout the entirety of our lives.