Roberta or more affectionately known as “Birdie” was someone who spoke her mind but always in a way that made people appreciate her. She touched many people’s lives for the better throughout the course of her life as a business leader, friend, family member and confidant. She was loved for her warmth, generosity, kindness, and her comforting conversations that often-imparted wisdom. Roberta was a devoted wife and mother, always putting her family first. She was a strong woman and fierce protector who put the needs of those she loved ahead of her own. Her strength of character shaped her family members lives along with many others and will be forever missed.
She is survived by her loving husband of over 50 years, Charles Michael Vandenstockt “Mike Van”; her beloved son, Charles Michael Vandenstockt II “Michael” and wife Amy; her granddaughter, Charley and grandson Andrew; her three siblings, Ramona Karan, Chris Karan, and Donna Karan; her husband’s siblings, Sandra Arioli, Thomas Vandenstockt and wife Renee, Numerous extended family and close friends also survive her.
A memorial service will take place on January 8, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. in the chapel at A.H. Peters Funeral Home of Grosse Pointe Woods (20705 Mack Ave, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI) with calling hours from 4:00 p.m. until the start of the service at 7:00 p.m.
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