Roberta Mae (Myers) Cox

FUNERAL SERVICES: 11AM Sat. March 21, 2009 VISITATION: One hour prior to the service at the church on Sat. March 21, 2009 INTERMENT: Riverside Cemetery, Osage, MN ROBERTA MAE COX July 7, 1936 ~ March 18, 2009 Roberta Mae (Myers) Cox passed peacefully in her home on March 18, 2009 at the age of 72. Roberta"s faith was evident in all aspects of her life especially throughout her battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig"s disease). Roberta said, "Jesus has always been my strength." She is survived by husband Richard, six children - Bruce (Connie), Brian, Robert (Becky), David, Kathleen, Daniel (Keli). Seven grandchildren Brady, Payton, Jenna, Andie, Dylan, Jaida, and Elias. She was preceded in death by her parents Edna and Cecil Myers and her brother Ronald Myers. Roberta was born on July 7, 1936 in Murdo, SD. She earned a nursing degree at DakotaWesleyanUniversity in Mitchell, SD. Roberta married Richard Cox in 1961. They resided in St. Paul, White Bear Lake, Ortonville, Arlington and retired to Osage in 1995. Roberta will be fondly remembered for all of the love and support she gave to her children and grandchildren. Roberta had a special passion for helping people through her involvement in the Grace Community Church of Osage, MN, Osage Lions, St. Joseph"s Area Hospice, and Living at Home. Roberta loved reading, walking, birds, wild flowers, gardening and playing piano. In lieu of flowers, the family encourages support of the ALS Association. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 A. M. on Saturday, March 21, 2009 at GraceCommunityChurch in Osage with Reverend Bill Ullom officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be Joann Christlieb, Brenda Gillette, Barb Southward, Pam Niemi, Sue Monsrud, Elily Holmer, and Allie Schluter. Interment will be made at RiversideCemetery in Osage, MN.