Deborah Ann Roberts

Dedicated and Loving Wife, Mother and Grandmother Deborah Ann Richard Roberts age 62 of Richland, WA passed away on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 in Richland. Deborah was born February 23, 1956 in Spokane, WA the daughter of Harold and Mary (Douglas) Hayden. Deborah received her early education in Starbuck, WA and later obtained her GED from Columbia Basin Community College in Pasco, WA. On November 11, 2004she married Lee Roberts in Kennewick, WA.  Deborah worked as a home health care provider for many years. Deborah enjoyed antiquing, crocheting and making crafts and jewelry. She loved going camping, fishing and traveling with her husband Lee.  

Deborah is survived by her loving husband Lee Roberts; mother Mary Duglas, children Haley Talamantes, Deacon Nesheim, Shim Nesheim and Mike Garcia. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren Heather Miller, Abigail Jimenez, Aurora Sherrer, Jake Miller, Amber Lynn Zigler, Jasper Zigler, Madison Garcia, Natalie Garcia, Mathew Garcia, Hope Gustin, Lesley Nesheim and Glen Nesheim and 3 sisters Pamila Hayden, Kimberly Tarr and Michelle Mcleod. She is preceded in death by her father Harold Hayden.

Celebration of Life Potluck Service will be held Saturday, February 23, at 1:00 pm at the Richland Community Center 500 Amon Park Dr, Richland, WA 99352. Please bring Debbie’s favorite dish. A private family inurnment will be held at a later date at Lower Valley Memorial Gardens in Sunnyside, WA. Those wishing to sign Deborah’s online memorial book may do so at www.funeralhomesmith.com Smith Funeral Homes in care of arrangements. 

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