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Roberta Jacinth Sorn, 61, of Salem, passed away Sunday May 6, 2018 after battling cancer for five years.
For Salem area friends, a celebration of life service will be held at Johnson Funeral Home, 134 Missouri Avenue S, Salem, Monday May 14, 2018 at 11:00AM. A private burial will be held at Alder Slope cemetery in Enterprise, OR followed by services at the Enterprise Community Church, 301 NE 1st Street, Enterprise Oregon, Tuesday May 15, 2018 at 11:00AM
Robbie was born June 1, 1956 in Heppner Oregon to Ronald and Jane Tye. Robbie resided in Enterprise, OR; La Grande, OR; Hermiston, OR; Baker City, OR and Salem, OR since April 1999. She graduated from Enterprise High School and earned a Bachelor’s degree in Education from Eastern Oregon State College, cum laude.
Robbie taught grade school for nine years in Hermiston, OR and Boardman, OR during the late 70’s and 80’s. She worked at Safeway for the past 25 years. She enjoyed spending time with her family, her church friends, camping, fishing, gardening, playing pinochle, bookkeeping for Living Water Fellowship of Salem Oregon, and taking care of her kitties. She had a strong faith in the Lord and his promise of everlasting life.
Robbie is survived by her husband, Jeff; stepchildren Carrie Sorn of US Virgin Islands, Jeff Sorn Jr. of Milton Freewater, OR, Julie Sorn of Hillsboro, OR and Jake Sorn of Baker City, OR; father Ronald Tye of Enterprise, OR, brothers Randy Tye and John Tye of Enterprise, OR, sisters Rosemarie Preston of Lewiston, ID, Ronda English of Hermiston, OR, Rene’ Layton of Joseph, OR and Loretta Tye of Lewiston, ID. Robbie was preceded in death by her mother, Jane Tye, sister Ruthie Wright and brother Joe Tye.
Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
Celebration of Life - Salem
Monday May 14, 2018 @ 11AM
Johnson Funeral Home
134 Missouri Ave S Salem, OR 97302
Celebration of Life - Enterprise
Tuesday May 15, 2018 @ 11AM
Enterprise Community Church
301 NE 1st Street, Enterprise Oregon
Roberta will be laid to rest at Alder Slope Cemetery in Enterprise (private family gathering)
Here's a story that might sound familiar, at least to her family.
When we were children living on the farm we didn't always mow the lawn every week with a mower. Sometimes we used our hands and pulled the grass and then we would build grass houses. Afterwards we would go and visit each other at their grass house. At Robbie's house you couldn't just walk in you had to knock on the door and wait for her to answer it; otherwise, she'd send you out to knock on the door. It was just as bad if you forgot to wipe your feet.
Robbie believed there is a place for everthing and everything in it's place. Everyone strives for control in the choas of there lives so it is hard for me to fathom the last five years of her life. She never gave up and she didn't give in not even when she was in excruciating pain. Her smile, caring nature, and love she she gave us without a whimper. But always with the understanding if you didn't knock or wipe your feet your going back outside and start again.
Thank you Jeff for being there with her. Robbie picked a keeper when she picked you
Godspeed Robbie. You were one of the nicest people I've ever known.
Sincerely sorry for your loss. Sounds like she was amazing.
Jeff and all the Tye's really sorry to hear about Robbie. I still have her in my heart as one of the freshmen on Dorion Hall at EOSC as one of the good ones. Love to all.
My siblings and I rode the school bus and attended Enterprise schools with Roberta and the other Tye kids. Sorry for your lost. Praying for God's peace and comfort for all the family.
My siblings and I road the school bus and attended Enterprise schools with Roberta and the other Tye kids. Sorry for your lost. Praying for God's peace and comfort for all the family.
I'm so sorry for your loss, Jeff. My thoughts are with you.
My prayers go out to the Tye family. I'm so sorry for your loss.
I love you so much Robbie.
You're such an amazing person. You showed me so much love and compassion since day one.
I look forward to the day when I can see you again.
The world is a darker place without you in it.
God bless all family and friends, what a beautiful lady. Take care