Neil Ronald Roberts, CWO-4, U.S. Navy (Ret.) died at his home in Oak Harbor May 6, 2015, at the age of 60, surrounded by his loving family. Neil was born Oct. 27, 1954, in Corona, Calif., to Ronald and Mary Roberts. Neil was raised in McHenry, Ill. He pursued higher education and received his master’s degree.

Neil began his career with the U.S. Navy in 1973. The Navy took him around the world, but Oak Harbor was always home. In 1998, Neil retired as a CWO-4. Neil began a second career before leaving the Navy. He worked for Home Depot, setting up stores from Bellingham to Seattle. He also worked for Lowe’s Hardware for a time before returning to Home Depot at the Oak Harbor store. He finished his work career with Cabella’s at Smokey Point.

Neil loved the out-of-doors, spending as much time as possible camping and fishing. Mount Baker was one of his favorite locations. He was also a movie buff.

Neil is survived by his wife, Norma, at the family home, in Oak Harbor; children, Chad (Shannon) Roberts-Rodarmel of Oak Harbor, Kyle Roberts (Amanda Rice), also of Oak Harbor, and Kelli (Michael) Kessler of Virginia Beach, Va.; and by his grandchildren, Tristen, Jacob, Cory, Dylan, Layla, Ashton and Miranda; two sisters, Loretta Brown and Debbie Roberts, and two brothers, Greg and Mike (Mary) Roberts.

Neil requested no formal funeral services be conducted. Cremation was held with private interment to follow at a later date.

All family and friends are invited to please join the family at a celebration of life potluck to be held 3-8 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, at Rocky Point. Dress is informal, and hot dogs, hamburgers and drinks will be provided.

Arrangements are entrusted to Wallin Funeral Home & Cremation, LLC, Oak Harbor, WA. Please visit Neil’s page in the Book of Memories at www.wallinfuneralhome.com to share memories and condolences.