Roberts, Gayle J. Age 65 Of Minden, IA, passed away June 7, 2017 at Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs. Gayle Jane Jacobsen was born to Janet McDonald Jacobsen and Reid H. Jacobsen at the Blair, NE, hospital on August 2, 1951. She married James J. Roberts "Joe" in Neola, IA, on April 24, 1971 and they both retired from Western Electric in 2006. Gayle was an avid gardener and accomplished artist specializing in oils and pastels. We will look for her presence through her beloved butterflies. Gayle's family always meant everything to her; she is survived by her husband of 46 years, Joe Roberts; children: Derek Roberts, Kyle (Megan) Roberts, Tahni Roberts and partner Mark Kaufman; grandchildren: Isaac Roberts, Abigayle Kaufman, Brookelyn Kaufman, Avery Roberts and Corey Roberts; sister, Dawn Thompson; as well as many sisters and brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her beloved Mom and Dad and will be laid to rest beside them in the Blair, NE, Cemetery. Per Gayle's request, there will be no visitation and a private service will be held. Rest in Peace our beloved Gayle "Nana." CAMPBELL-AMAN FUNERAL HOME 444 S. 17th Blair, NE 402-426-2191 www.campbellaman.com

~~~ Obituary courtesy of the Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings on file in the Blair Public Library at Blair, Nebraska.~~~