Lin Keith Roberts

Lin Keith Roberts, born on July 3, 1952, passed away at home on June 19, 2021, surrounded by his wife of 25 years, Herminia D. Roberts (Mini), and his nieces, Vanessa and Dolores, and his two dogs, Copper and Cloe. Keith is proceeded in death by his parents, Geraldine Collins and Emory Davis Roberts.

Keith, as a youth, attended a Northridge Military Academy was a member of the National Honor Society, earned numerous warrants: Captain, Master Sargent, Corporal and private 1st class. He was proud of the time he performed on the drill team as Honor Guard for Robert F. Kennedy. In High School he attended, Los Angeles Baptist and graduated top 5% of his class. He was awarded the Bank of America “Laboratory Science Award” given to an outstanding student in the sciences. He attended Linfield College in Oregon.

Later in life he began his career as a machinist at E.W. Barton working along side his father. He later worked as a Manufacturing Engineer with General Electric Co. and as a scientist with Lithium Power. He was a known Manufacturing Engineer in the Capacitor Industry designing and building capacitor machinery. He continued to consult throughout the industry until he retired.

In his personal life he loved fishing on the Kern River, backpacking in the Sierra Nevada mountain range in California and loved fast cars and drove a 1968 383 green Dodge and 1969 yellow/black hard top Grand Torino Hemi. He loved photography and sold some of his prints. He was granted a United States patent in “film container” on August 29, 1989, as an inventor.

My Love, you have brought me joy and happiness for 25 years, I will cherish forever. I dedicate this poem to you.

Although you sleep in Heaven now

You’re not that faraway

My heart is full of memories and you’re with me everyday

You lived your life with meaning and with a smile upon your face

A world that was full of happiness is now on empty place

People say that only time will heal a broken heart, but just like me and you

It has been torn apart, I know you are at peace now and in a place where you are free

Meet me at the Pearly Gates when heaven calls for me.

Love, your wife, Mini

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.crestviewfuneralhome.com for the Roberts family.