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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)
Dear Jeff our hearts are saddened by hearing about your beloved Robbie. We will be there. We are praying for you may God comfort you as only He can do. Robbie blessed us with her strength and her faith.
Jeff, our hearts go out to you and your family
My first memory of Robbie was on the school bus, smiling and making me feel safe. An angel on earth now has risen. So blessed We are to know her and her soul mate. Jeff, you are an endearing spirit. Thank you for taking such good care of Robbie.
Hi Jeff, sure sorry to hear this. I’ll say a prayer for you.
I've lost both sets of Grandparents. Lost my Parents and a younger brother. But loosing you my sweet sister is by far the hardest loss so far... Forever in my heart.
Jeff, you and all your loved ones are in my heart’s thoughts. I’ll be on a motorcycle trip this weekend, passing through Enterprise on Monday on the way home via Pendleton. Will be thinking of you!
Jeff, I am so, so sorry. Words can't say enough. I'm praying for you and for Robbie. We remember camping with you two - Robbie was such a fun camper and such a good person. Know we are thinking of you.
You will always be in my heart aunt Robbie! I love you can’t wait until I see you again!
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Thank you for trusting Johnson Funeral Home with Robbie's arrangements. May she rest in peace in the presence of the Lord she knew.