Shirley Roberts

September 24, 1929 - August 27, 2012

Shirley Roberts (Talley) a long-time resident of Ordway and La Junta died Monday the 27th of August in Pueblo West, Colorado. Born in September 24, 1929 in Alamosa, Colorado, Shirley was a homemaker who raised four children with her husband of 49 years, Stanton L. Roberts. Shirley loved traveling, gardening and socializing. She was an excellent bridge player who played in numerous bridge clubs in Ordway and La Junta over the years. Before moving to Pueblo West, she was quite active in the First United Methodist Church of Ordway and worked as a volunteer at the Heritage Center in Crowley. Her love for animals was apparent, as there was always a dog and a cat in the house. Shirley enjoyed an adventure and when traveling, was willing to try any new activity. Her family and close friends will miss that spirit, as well as her beautiful flower gardens. Shirley is survived by her immediate family: Son, Tom (Donna) Roberts of Greeley; daughters, Carol (John) Callahan of Pueblo West; Beverly (Rick) Tucker of La Junta; Sandy (Jay) Lundahl of Pueblo; and 6 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren; Eric (Shayla) Van Dyk and son Cayson; Nick (Jennifer) Van Dyk and son Dutch; Russell Van Dyk; Jason (Rebecca) Lundahl and son Jakob; Amy (James) McCoy and son Thomas; Audrey Lundahl. She is also survived by 5 brothers, Rodney, Robert, David, Paul, and William Talley, and one sister, Anne Plummer. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Richard Talley, and husband, Stanton. A memorial reception will take place at 1:00 p.m. Friday, August 31, 2012 at the First United Methodist Church in Ordway. Memorial gifts may be made to Sangre de Cristo Hospice of Pueblo or PAWS for Life of Pueblo in care of Ford-Ustick Funeral and Cremation Services at 305 N. 8th, Rocky Ford, Colorado, 81067. Condolences may also be sent to the family at www.fordustick.com