[Dialogue] On behalf of the Roberts Family

[Paula Philbrook]

*Dear ICA Family it is with a heavy heart that we inform you of the passing
of Sharyn Marie Roberts in Asheville NC, on July 19th.  Born September 7th,
1944 in Jackson Michigan, Sharyn graduated from St. Marys High School in
Lansing MI, and later earned a degree in Journalism from Michigan State
University. After working as a reporter for the Lansing State Journal,
Sharyn moved to Detroit to teach high school Journalism teacher at the
height of the civil rights movement, where she played an active role in
helping students voice their concerns, both in the classroom and on the
streets. Sharyn joined the ICA in 1970 while in Detroit, where she met her
husband of 45 years, Alvin Roberts.  From 1974 - ‘76 the two were deployed
to Samoa, before moving to Alaska, for four years, living first in
Anchorage, and later in the Athabaskan village of Minto.  In 1980 Sharyn
and her family moved to Rochester NY and then on to Chicago. In 1982, their
final deployment took Sharyn and her family to Nairobi Kenya, and
ultimately to a development project in Mugumoini. In 1984 they returned to
Chicago, and eventually left the ICA in 1986 to start a retreat and
conference center in Western Michigan called The Haven. Sharyn is survived
by her husband Alvin, and their children, Helen, Jean, Wayne, Jeff, Dan and
Andrew. A funeral and memorial service is scheduled for Sat. Aug. 11th at
11:00 am. Saints Cornelius and Cyprian Church in Leslie, MI. Cards and
Condolences can be sent to : Alvin Roberts20 Mt. Pisgah Church Rd.*

*Candler, NC 28715*
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