Roberta Louise Downs

Surrounded by family Roberta (Bobbi) Louise Downs passed on Thursday, August 20, 2015. Bobbi enjoyed a full life, she was born on July 15, 1928 in Hayden CO. She was very athletic and played all sports, she taught her children how to enjoy the game whether it was basketball, volleyball, baseball, tennis. Her love was waterskiing with her family; she was never far from a lake with her skis on or a fishing pole in hand. Bobbi was also an avid card player among her favorites was pinochle, honey moon gin or a hot poker game.

Bobbie is survived by 8 children, Geraldine Rooks, Judi Potter, MaryLou Lampshire, Robert Rooks, Ramona McKenzie, Victoria Johnston, John Cota and Stacey Cota. Bobbie was preceeded in death by her son, Alan Ganser. She was blessed with 20 grandchildren and 38 greats and 1 great, great. Also she has 2 brothers Milton and Lemuel Kitchens that survive her.

Bobbi touched everyone that she came in contact with by her great since of humor and dazzling smile. She will be missed immensely by everyone that knew her even if it was a short acquaintance.

The family invites you to join in a celebration of her life on Sunday, August 30 between 3:30 and 5:30 PM at the Fruita Community Center. Bobbi worked at the Colorado West Regional Center for 12 years and loved all the children and residence as if they were her own, so in lieu of flowers contributions can be made to Strive, 950 Grand Avenue, Grand Junction, CO 81501 or http://strivecolorado.org/

Friends and family may leave their condolences at www.martinmortuary.com