General Information
Full Name: Roberta Lee Melton
Date of Birth: August 27, 1946
Date of Death: September 17, 2013
Bert’s life story
Roberta “Bert” Lee Melton
On August 27, 1946, Roberta Lee was born to parents Norman and Rena (Nielson) Shepherd in a rural town in Ohio. Roberta was one of seven children, and she was always close to her siblings as the Shepherd family moved a lot throughout her childhood. Roberta was a true joker and loved to laugh. She was always playing trick on people and dying her hair wild colors like purple and green.
Roberta met the love of her life, Ed Melton, as a young woman. She and Ed were married October 4, 1969 in a small church in Belle Paine. The church burned down the day after their wedding, but Roberta and Ed’s marriage lasted much longer. Their home was soon filled with children. Brenda, Cyndi and Eddie were Roberta’s pride and joy. Everyone was welcome in the Melton home. Roberta was ever supportive of extended family and friends, and she was the first person to lend a helping hand. She was always opening her heart and her door to anyone in need.
Family was the most important thing in Roberta’s life. She loved entertaining her grandkids, spending time with family and keeping tabs on everyone’s lives. Roberta often enjoyed gambling at the casino or while sitting around the table for a family game of poker. She never missed a family function, and would always manage to bring her famous popcorn balls, banana cream pie or baked beans. Roberta was known to all as kind, strong woman who was a friend to all.
Roberta died peacefully surrounded by family on September 17, 2013, at age 67. She will be forever loved and remembered by her husband, Ed Melton of Chanhassen; children, Brenda (Mitch) Snell of Rogers, Cyndi (Robert) Johnson of Jordan, Eddie Melton of Waconia; grandchildren, Dean Welcome, Mike Welcome, Makayla Johnson, Steven Melton, Tyler Melton, Marissa Melton, Alyssa Melton, Summer Melton, Sophia Melton; great-granddaughter, Brooke Welcome; siblings, Norma (Frank) Stimpson, Sharon (Bob) Berndt, Gary (Kathy) Shepherd, Roxie (Darrell) Knowles, Terry (Debbie) Shepherd; sister-in-law, Audrey Shepherd; many nieces and nephews; other loving relatives and friends.
Roberta is preceded in death by her parents, Norman and Rena (Nielson) Shepherd; brother, Floyd Shepherd.
Celebration of Life Service is Saturday, September 21, 2013 at 11:00 AM with visitation one and one-half hours prior, all at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, 104 First Street West, Jordan, MN 55352. Brett Williams will preside. Roberta will be laid to rest at Spirit Hill Cemetery in Jordan following the service.
The Melton family is served with honor, care and compassion by Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Jordan Chapel.
Visitation
When: Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013 9:30-11:00 am
Location: Ballard Sunder Funeral Home
Address: 104 First Street West
Jordan, MN 55352
Service Information
When: Saturday, September 21, 2013, 11:00 am
Location: Ballard Sunder Funeral Home
Address: 104 First Street West
Jordan, MN 55352
Interment
Spirit Hill Cemetery
Jordan, Minnesota
