Jo Ellyn Roberts

Jo Ellyn Roberts of Oldtown, Idaho passed away on May 14, 2018, surrounded by loved ones. She was born in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, on October 7, 1948, to Lorraine and William Tunnell. She was a proud Idaho native and very patriotic.

Jo had three children in three and a half years in the early seventies, and they were the joy of her life. She had a great sense of humor and was a friend to everyone she met. She married the love of her life, Michael Sterling Roberts, on June 10, 1978. Though he was not the biological father of her children, he was the father they never had, and husband she only dreamed of. Sadly, he went to meet the Lord in December 2005.

Jo spent her life helping others. She was a proud foster parent in Challis for many years. She was an advanced EMT and was fascinated with learning about healing. When her husband developed colon cancer, she took care of him until his death. Soon after her middle daughter was diagnosed with leukemia and she moved in to help take care of her and her children. She stayed with her daughter even after she was cured. And when a close friend’s cancer reoccurred she took care of her until she passed away. She often went out of her way to give in so many ways. All who met her were truly blessed and immediately became friends. Her kids often said that she had more friends than they did.

Her last days were spent surrounded by close family and friends. She was very proud to be with them in her last days.

Jo is survived by her three children, Traci Wood, Trina Freddi, and Travis Roberts; as well as her brother, David Austin of Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, and grandparents, as well as her sister, Peggy. She also happily bragged about her eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Sherman-Campbell Funeral and Cremation Services in Priest River, Idaho, is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guest book at shermancampbell.com.