Wilhelmina “Willie” Roberts age 90 of Oak Harbor, Washington died January 16, 2013. Willie was born June 3, 1922 in Maple Lake, Minnesota to John and Sara Vanden Hoek.

She was a graduate of Oak Harbor High School in 1940. She met Melvin Roberts at Boeing and married him on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 1942 in Seattle. They lived in Seattle for 3 years , moved to Phoenix, Arizona for 3 years and then returned to settle in Oak Harbor. She was a life member of the First Reformed Church, Women’s Ministries and Prayer Ministries.

Willie was a home maker and ran a day care in her home. Her passion for her family, flowers, garden and participation in hosting Bible studies was her joy. She delighted in entertaining her family in weekly dinners and car rides with her husband, Mel.

She is survived by her daughters, Darlene (Ed) Hammond, Melinda (Dave) Jolly, Karen Roberts, 8 Grandchildren and 15 Great Grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin, in 2001, her brother Cor and six sisters: Marie, Sara, Bertha, Joanne, Cathy and Gertrude.

The Memorial Service was held at the First Reformed Church, Wednesday, January 23 ,2013 at 1:30 pm. Burial was at Maple Leaf Cemetery.

Donations may be made to the First Reformed Church building fund.

Services were entrusted to Burley Funeral Chapel.