V. Roberta (Hays) Sharp

Roberta (Bert) Sharp a longtime Hermiston, Oregon resident, was born on February 27, 1935 in Wapato, Washington. She died on June 18, 2022 in Longview, Washington at the age of 87 years.  Roberta and her beloved husband Ray owned the Dairy Queen in Hermiston for many years.  Roberta was dearly loved by her two children Richard Mitchell (wife Bethany) and Vona Bassitt (husband Craig) that she had with her first husband Tom Mitchell.  She was blessed with 7 grandchildren:  Aaron (Jessica), Tommy, Reese, Ricky, Quentin, Katrina (Toby) and Beth (Justin).  She has 7 great grandchildren:  Abby, Kessa, Dylan, Zander, Lacie, Arya and Aaron Isaiah.  They all brought her great joy.  She met and had many wonderful friends in Hermiston, “fat ladies club”, painting classes and volunteering at the hospital just to name a few.  She enjoyed her reading and making beautiful art. 

Roberta died peacefully in Longview, Wa with her Son Richard and Daughter Vona by her side.  The days before her passing were filled with much love and hugs from family in person and over the phone… She had 9 siblings, 8 still living (Clifford, George, Tom, Pat, Don, Judy, Darlene and Bob) and got to hear how loved she was by each one before she passed.  She is with our amazing Lord and Savior. 

We love you mama

A private burial will be at the Hermiston Cemetery, Hermiston, Oregon.

A celebration of life graveside service will be held on Sunday, August 14, 2022 at 1:00 P.M. at the Hermiston Cemetery, Hermiston, Oregon.

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Burns Mortuary of Hermiston, Oregon is in care of arrangements. 

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