Donna ROBERTS

Donna C. RobertsFeb 23, 1930 – June 1, 2010Donna (Clausen) Roberts entered heaven on June 1, 2010 after a brief relapse of cancer invaded her lungs. Born in Madison, WI to Clarence and Lillian (Lawrence) Clausen. She had two sisters and two brothers, one of which was her twin. She attended Edgewood High School graduating in 1947. Donna met her soon to be husband, Bob, and they were married on October 8, 1949 at St. Raphael’s Church. In 1951 they began their family having three girls and three boys. In 1972, they were offered a free flight from McCulloch to check out the new community of Lake Havasu City. After many hard, long Wisconsin winters, Bob and Donna decided to make the move with their four youngest children in tow. Upon arrival they opened The Desert Sport Shop where Donna helped out until she began working at Crazy Horse Campgrounds. She worked at the Nautical Inn Pro Shop and finally ended up at the Pro Shop of the London Bridge Golf Course where she worked for 22 years before her retirement. She was known for always having a smile on her face and knowing everyone who entered by name. In honor of her memory, the golf course flew the flag at half mast upon hearing of her passing.Upon retirement, Bob and Donna enjoyed traveling extensively, seeing a majority of Europe, the Far East, South America, and New Zealand/Australia. They enjoyed taking their kids with them to enjoy in their excursions. There was never a place that Donna wasn’t willing to enjoy and learn more about. Donna is survived by her husband of 60 years, Bob and her children Karen (Mark) Fresh of Lake Havasu City, Dan (Kris) Roberts of Henderson, NV, Tony Roberts of Tucson, AZ, Jeff (Leslie) Roberts of Lake Havasu City, and Mary Roberts of Lake Havasu City. She is also survived by her sister Doris Trameri and Bill Clausen and grandchildren, Andrew Fresh, Alena Holligan, Audrey Cornejo, Abe Fresh, Abigail Hutchings, Amanda Fresh, Aaron Fresh, Anna Fresh, Alyssa Fresh, Alex Fresh, Angela Fresh, Adam Roberts, Cody Roberts, Tyler Roberts, Anthony Roberts Jr., Bobby Roberts, Mahlia Roberts and Gunner Mitchell. She has 14 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents Clarence and Lillian Clausen; siblings Alice Clausen and Donald Clausen, and daughter Linda Roberts.“If roses grow in heaven, Lord, pick a bunch for us. Place them in our mother’s arms and tell her they are from us. Tell her that we love and miss her and when she turns to smile, place a kiss upon her cheek and hold her for a while. “Services will be Monday, June 7, 2010 at Our Lady of the Lake Roman Catholic Church, 1975 Daytona Blvd, Lake Havasu. Mass will be celebrated at 11 am followed by a reception/luncheon in the Holy Family Parish Center beginning at 12:15 pm. All friends and family are invited to come and celebrate Donna’s life. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Our Lady of the Lake Building Fund. Thoughts and condolences may be submitted to the family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.comArrangements were placed under the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home & Crematory.