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Roberta L. Smith

Roberta L. Smith

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Roberta Louise (Zimmerman) Smith, age 92 of Tipton went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 23, 2020 at 8:53 p.m., passing peacefully at Miller’s Merry Manor in Tipton.  Roberta was born on September 23, 1927 at Twin City Hospital in Dennison, Ohio.  She was the third daughter of Josephine (West) Zimmerman and William Theodore Zimmerman.  Roberta married Donald Smith on October 24, 1953 and they shared over 66 years of happiness together.

Roberta graduated from the Andrews School in Willoughby, Ohio.  She worked many jobs before moving to Indiana to live with her sister and husband, Marjorie and Eugene Baranowski, the owners of Triangle Inn, Located at St. Rd. 28 & U.S. 31 in Tipton County.  It was while working here that she met her future husband Don.  After getting married they bought their first and only home in Goldsmith where they resided until moving to Autumnwood Village in the summer of 2015.

Roberta, or Bobbie as she was lovingly called by her friends and family, loved her job of being a stay-at-home mom, helping only on the farm that Don had purchased from his grandparents at Little New York and driving a farm truck hauling corn and soybeans to different elevators.  She also had her own derogueing and detasseling crew of local kids once her kids were old enough to help in the Pioneer fields that Don worked.  Many memories were made in the fields for her children and their local friends, learning what “real work was”!  After the children were raised she was also the Postmaster-Relief at the Goldsmith Post Office.

Roberta was an officer for her children’s PTA at Kempton Elementary School, a 4-H leader of Busy fingers 4-H Club, member of the Tetersburg Christian Church and the Willing Workers Womens Group in Tetersburg.

Her love and legacy will be carried on through her husband Don; sister-in-law Barb (Greg) Fowler, Eaton; children Michael (Cathy) Smith, Morgantown and Cheryl (Patrick) Comer, Tipton; nine grandchildren, Traci Dinkens (special friend Brian Reed), Nicholas (Wendy) Comer, Krista Doss (special friend Nate Townsel), Chad (Tristan) Comer, Eric (Lauren) Smith, Kyle (Jessica) Comer, Tyler (Tasha) Smith, Courtney (Josh) Watts and Corey (Emily) Smith.

Roberta is also survived by 18 great-grandchildren, Ryan (Katie) Smith, Jacob Dinkens, Olivia Dinkens, Zoey Clardy, Blaise Doss, Jameson Downan, MaKenna Comer, Macie Comer, Eden Comer, Adelyn Comer, Levi Comer, Paisley Comer, Preston Comer, Carter Watts, Clark Smith, Ryder Redenour, Olivia Smith and Mason Smith.  She is also survived by several nieces and nephews and their families.

Roberta was preceded in death by her parents Josephine and William Zimmerman; siblings Marjorie (Zimmerman) Baranowski, Joanne (Zimmerman) Kelly, infant brother Billy Zimmerman, infant sister Shirley Anne Zimmerman; her son Donald who she loved and adored and many aunts, uncles and cousins from the Columbus, Ohio area.

Friends are invited to pay their respects to Roberta’s family with a drive-thru visitation honoring her at Young-Nichols Funeral Home on Monday, April 27 from 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Visitors will remain in their cars but be able to talk to Roberta’s family members.

A private family funeral at Tetersburg Cemetery will follow the visitation with Steve Brown presiding.  The funeral will be taped and everyone is invited to watch the funeral later Monday by following the link on Roberta’s obituary page at www.young-nichols.com where condolences for the family may also be left.

Per her love for sports and her local high school team, Tipton Blue Devils, in lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Tipton High School Athletics: In Memory of Roberta Smith.

Roberta’s family would love to thank all of the employees of Miller’s Merry Manor who lovingly took care of her for the past 2 ½ years.

     

 

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21 thoughts on “Roberta L. Smith”

  1. Beth Vandevender Mattingly

    Just wanted to send our condolences to the Smith family. I’ve known Buster and Bobbie my whole life.

  2. I’m sending my condolences to the Smith family. I never met Roberta but the stories I’ve heard she was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.

  3. Steve Baranowski, nephew

    You will be missed Aunt Bobbie. I always loved visiting you all every chance I got. I loved going to the farm in Little New York, going wading in the local creeks and having picnics in the old school yard and Old Settlers Woods. I had an incredible childhood because of you. You and mom were one of a kind sisters. Say hi to her and Donnie, give them my love. My life was blessed and enriched because of you. I love you always.
    My heartfelt prayers and sympathies to Uncle Buster and everyone for peace and comfort at this difficult time.

  4. Angela McMillian

    I work at Autumnwood Village, and this is where I first met Roberts and Don Smith. They where on of my favorite couples! I am so very sorry for the families loss. Roberta was a lovely lady and I have a special place in my heart for her. Rest in Peace.

  5. Robert H Whitehead

    Bob Whitehead

    I am so sorry for your loss. I enjoyed talking to your mom and dad at Millers during your moms stay with us. You have a wonderful family.
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  6. Gary and Beverly Stewart

    Mike, Cheryl, and the whole family. We are sorry to hear of the loss of Bobbie. We have fond memories of her. Your folks and mine enjoyed many good times.
    We pray for peace and comfort for the family.
    Gary and Beverly McFarland Stewart

  7. Linda Teter and Family

    We are so sorry for your loss. She was a sweet lady and will be missed. The family will be in our prayers.

  8. Bobbie and Buster came into my life when I started attending Tetersburg Christian Church in 2007. My life was in complete shambles. All of the good people at Tetersburg helped me piece a life of recovery together but Bobbie’s love was special. Every Sunday, in her gentle sweet way, she would ask me how I was doing. I just knew she cared so deeply, and with no criticism of the past I had led. She couldn’t have cared less where I had been, only where I was going. She always encouraged me and helped me learn how to think of other before myself. She was quiet and sincere. An anchor in my life while I struggled to find a way. To Buster and all for her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren…thank you for sharing this wonderful loving caring sincere kind woman with me. Only by the Grace of God, and him placing people like Bobbie in my early recovery, was I able to stay sober and live the life of recovery I do today. God Bless all of you!

  9. Cheryl my sympathy to you on the passing of your Mom. I see so many of your mom’s qualities in you. Treasure your memories.

  10. Don, &Family, Sorry for your loss. You had a great life together. You were certinly a great example of foe=r better or worst. I regret I am not able to be with you at this time

  11. I was sorry to hear about the passing of Aunt Bobbie. She’ll definitely be missed. I loved going to the lake with her and my Grandma. It’s a memory I’ll cherish always along with the numerous gatherings with our extended family. My love to everyone. I’m sorry that we couldn’t be there today.

  12. Sherri Foutch Judd

    Bobbie has been a part of my life ever since I was a little girl. I still have the balsa wood toothbrush holder with teacup hooks to hold the brushes that she helped me make in Vacation Bible School. She will always be a part of my life.

  13. Elizabeth Davenport Sommer

    I remember going to the Goldsmith Post Office while Bobbie was working there. I was always greeted with a big smile and happy hello. Then after I moved to Ohio, she and Buster visited us when they were in our area. She was such a special lady.

  14. I’ve been wanting to read this page for a while, but I haven’t worked up the courage to do so until now. Thank you for all the condolences.

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