Lasting Memories

Alice Roberts
Nov. 14, 1914-Feb. 4, 2015
Palo Alto, California

Alice Tallmon Roberts, a 75-year resident of Palo Alto, died Wednesday, Feb. 4. She was 100. A native of Morgan Hill, she was preceded in death by her husband, John F. Roberts Jr.

A longtime member of OES, PEO, DAR, Avenidas Art Class and Menlo Park Presbyterian Church and a past member of the Palo Alto First Methodist Church. She was a caregiver over the years to family and friends; loved children, flowers, art, music, horses and dogs; and was known for her bright smile and stylish clothes.

She is survived by her children, Sondra Erickson (James), John F. Roberts III (Lila), Margery Flowers (Donald) and Carolyn Karhu (John); 14 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and sister, Evelyn Pilgrim of Sequim, Washington.

From Lee Gates
March 10, 2015

I have known the Roberts family since 1955 and always thought of Alice as the nicest person I have ever known. I was honored to have been included in her 100th birthday celebration last November And will miss her forever. Lee