Kip Roberts, 45 of Newaygo passed away on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2012 at his home following a long battle of cancer.
Kip was born Feb. 2nd 1966 in Reed City to Richard and Linda Roberts. Kip graduated from Reed City High school in 1984 and later graduated from Ferris State University with an associates. Kip retired from MDOT. Kip enjoyed being with friends and family, fishing, boating, hunting, sports and being a wonderful father, husband, son, brother and friend.
He is survived by his wife Tamara Roberts, his son Alex Roberts and his daughter Amber Roberts of Newaygo. His parents Richard and Linda Roberts and sister Tammy (Roberts) Bass of Reed City. His nephews, nieces, sister in-law and brother in-laws.
Memorial services will be held at 4:00 PM from the McKinley Funeral Home, Newaygo on Monday, January 16, 2012 with Dr. Ron Lucas officiating. For memorial contributions please consider Hospice of Michigan and/or the American Cancer Society. You may leave online condolences at http:\\mckinleyfuneral.com
‑ McKinley Funeral Home, Newaygo 231‑652‑5613.
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January 13, 2012 at 5:59 pm
Theresa Simons
Tammy, Amber and Alex, We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your father/dad. You are in our prayers.
Scott, Theresa Simons and family
January 13, 2012 at 6:09 pm
Randy Logan
So sorry to here about your loss we will all miss him and never forget him he was a good part of all of our lives . Randy Logan and family
January 13, 2012 at 6:21 pm
Tammi Heideman
Dear Roberts Family,
We are so sorry to the about the passing of Kip. Please know that he is looking down on all of you during this difficult time, cherish the memories that you were able to enjoy with him, as they will help you to get thru the next days, weeks, and monhs ahead.
The Heideman Family
Tom, Tammi, Dakota, Hunter, Jarred, Logan and Gage
January 13, 2012 at 7:08 pm
Mark Bair
to the Roberts family: what an example Kip has set for me and for many people. There will be a little hole in your heart that only Kip will fit into as you move forward….
I will miss him.
and I am So sorry he is gone…… Mark.
January 13, 2012 at 8:23 pm
Janalyn Jeffries
I’m very sorry for your loss. Please remember…To live in the hearts you leave behind is not to die
Janalyn Jeffries
January 14, 2012 at 12:01 pm
Randy Sauntman
To Kip’s family:
My deepest sympathy for your heartfelt loss. Kip was such a wonderful person and so many people will miss him. I will always cherish the memories of the times I had shared with Kip.
Randy
January 15, 2012 at 10:40 pm
Beverly Ellis
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time. I’m sure Kip is in a much better place now and you will see him again when our days on this earth have ended.Let me know if I can be of any help to you. Friends are always there for the asking
January 16, 2012 at 9:30 am
Scot Gugle
Dick, Linda, Tammy and families:
I’m very sorry to hear about Kip. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Scot
January 16, 2012 at 9:57 am
Becky Fairchild
Mr. and Mrs. Roberts, I was sad to hear about Kip’s passing but we know his homegoing was to a better place where he now has a perfectly healthy body. Your family meant a lot to me at church in R.C. and I was sad to move and lose touch. My prayers are with you and your family at this time of mourning your loss. Sincerely, Becky Fairchild (Rebecca)
January 18, 2012 at 2:00 pm
Jack Nehmer
To Tami and family, Mr. and Mrs. Roberts, and extended family we want to give you all our condolences and deep heart-felt regret over Kip’s passing. We pray for you to be strengthened and encouraged in God’s love in Jesus Christ.
Sincerely;
Jack Nehmer and Family