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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)
I have so many wonderful memories of growing up with the Tye family, so many laughs! I will always remember Robbie's laugh! Such a happy, ambitious lady...love you, Robbie!
I am so sad to hear about the passing of Robbie. I taught fifth grade with her in Boardman, Oregon. At that time she was not only my teaching partner, but my best friend. We had so much fun together. We both loved the Judds and attended two of their concerts together.
One was a late night trip to Portland from Boardman to get up and teach the next morning. We would alway sing the tune, "Why Not Me". I will never forget the day she married Jeff and I was a bridesmaid in her wedding. She was so happy. What an outstanding person and friend she was. She was meticulous about her house, her classroom, and how she handled herself . Over the years, it seems like we only kept contact at Christmas. Oh how I wish we had lived closer. She was special and will always be in my heart. Rest in peace, Robbie. Jeff, take care. You are in my prayers.
My sweet bonus mom, my now angel...thank you for all you did for me, for your sweet-loving presence. You’ll be forever missed, but never forgotten. What a beautiful life you shared with so many people. I love you!
My thoughts and prayers go out to the whole family.She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Just knew Robbie a couple of years, and Jeff..In that short of time, completely fell in love with her, her spirit, dedication, love for others and love for her Heavenly Father..Just being around Jeff and Robbie brought out the best in me, always asking how we were, always there when you needed them.. Thank you both so much for your love over the years, and thank you Robbie for helping me learn it is never too late to change..You brought out the best in me.. We love and miss you, Heaven is definitely brighter and full of joy on this day...Rest easy and well done good servant.. God Bless..Mark and Becky Burrows...