Obituaries

SCAMMON, KS – Daniel F. “Danny” Roberts, 59, of rural Scammon, KS,
died at 9 am Monday, November 16, 2009 at Maude Norton Memorial
Hospital in Columbus, KS. He had been in ill health for 10 years and a
patient in the hospital since November 1, 2009.
He was born September 18, 1950 in Pittsburg, KS the son of Leo and
Veda Stotts Roberts. Danny had been a life long resident of Cherokee
County, Kansas. He was graduated from Columbus High School with the
class of 1969.
He married Lisa Grant on October 15, 1988 in Miami, Oklahoma and she
survives at the home.
Danny was a pipefitter and welder working on construction until ill health
forced his retirement.
Membership was held in St. Bridget’s Catholic Church in Scammon, KS;
the Pipefitters Local Union #658 in Joplin, MO and Ducks Unlimited.
Survivors in addition to his wife Lisa of the home include one daughter
Danielle Roberts of the home; four sons Cody Roberts of League City,
Texas; Casey Roberts of Columbus; Tyler Soper of Overland Park and
Dillon Roberts of Columbus; one brother Robbie Roberts of Galena, KS
and two grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one son Cody Soper and one
brother Joe Roberts.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 am Thursday, November 19, 2009 at
St. Bridget’s Catholic Church in Scammon, KS with Father Chrysostom
Ah Maung, as celebrant. The parish rosary will be recited at 7 pm
Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at the church, where the family will
receive their friends following the rosary service. Friends may call from 3
to 5 pm Wednesday at the Bath-Naylor Funeral Home, 104 W. Main, in
Weir, KS. Mr. Roberts will be taken to the church at 5 pm on Wednesday.
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