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Doris Marie Roberts, 76

| September 11, 2007 1:00 AM

Doris Marie Roberts, 76, died Saturday, Sept. 8, 2007, at her home in Kalispell, following a long battle with cancer. She was born March 20, 1931, in Petersburg, N.D., to Earl and Ethel (Brininger) Fontaine.

Doris married Raymond Roberts on April 16, 1949.

He preceded her in death; as well as her parents; her identical twin sister, Delores Pound; a brother, Donny Fontaine; a granddaughter, Leah Roberts; and a grandson, Conner Roberts.

She is survived by six sons, Danny, Ronald, David, Gary, Larry and Kevin Roberts, and one daughter, Delilah Roberts, all of whom reside in Kalispell; 16 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and her sister, Yvonne.

Doris loved many things - dancing, camping, canning, gardening, pinochle, baking, socializing at Syke's, crocheting, Jehovah God, her family, and many others who called her "Mom."

Graveside services for Doris will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12, at C.E. Conrad Memorial Cemetery. Memorial services will follow at 2 p.m. at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses on Woodland Avenue in Kalispell. A visitation will take place from noon to 6 p.m. today, Sept. 11, in the Johnson Mortuary chapel. A gathering will take place following the memorial service at Doris' home at 206 Collier Lane in Kalispell.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to Home Options Hospice, 175 Commons Loop, Suite No. 100, Kalispell, MT 59901.

Johnson Mortuary and Crematory is caring for Doris' family. You are invited to go to www.johnsonmortuary.com to offer condolences and sign Doris' guest book.