Roberta L. Tilson, age 66, of Miles City passed away on Thursday, July 03, 2014 at the Holy Rosary Extended Care in Miles City.
Roberta was born on April 24, 1948 in Mott, North Dakota, the daughter of Vern and Delores (Plunkett) Raab. She grew up and attended schools in Mott, graduating from Mott High School in 1966. Following graduation, she worked at various restaurants until she met Tom Tilson. They were married and moved to Mills, Wyoming, until moving to Casper, Wyoming where she worked in the Natroma School as a custodian for several years until she retired after 30 years in 2009.
Roberta loved to read, fish, camp and cook, she was a passionate collector of books, salt and pepper shakers and was especially passionate of her collection of owls, if there was an owl on anything she had it.
Roberta is survived by six brothers: Dennis (Mary) Raab of Carsen, ND; Doug Raab of Fargo, ND; Calvin Raab and (Julie) of New Leipzig, ND; Tim Raab of Dickinson, ND; Norman Raab of Mott, ND; and Terry Raab of Fargo, ND; three sisters: Sharan (Ray) Taylor of Miles City, MT; Cindy (Cliff) Schatz of New Leipzig, ND; and Wanda Norton and Shawn of Mott, ND. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews and a special sister-in-law Ceree, Niece Jaymie, and longtime friend Thelda.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Tom Tilson; and a sister, Glenda Masulis.
No services are planned. Private family interment will be held at a later date in Mott, North Dakota. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Miles City is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
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Ronald Bean says
Bert was the best boss I had at Kelly Walsh and I’m so sorry to see her taken from us. She will be missed by many. I spent many days with Bert and Tom when they were in Casper and have my memories of them. It’s sad to see them gone. Rest in Peace Bert and one day I may see you again.
Shannon Holmen says
Sharan, I didn’t know your sister but I do know you and I’m sorry for your sadness.
My prayers to you.