Elizabeth “Betty” or “Tutu” Robershotte of Mesa, AZ, died of natural causes early morning, Friday, August 10th at the home of her daughter. She was 86 and the daughter of Flora Merrick. Born Elizabeth B Merrick on August 19, 1925, in Aberdeen, SD, she was raised and educated at Aberdeen High School and Northern College. A former Californian and 10-year resident of Gilroy, CA, Betty moved to Leisure World, in Mesa, AZ, in 1996. Betty held a deep love for and appreciation of music and had a wonderful singing voice; she was the former lead soprano of the “Co-Eds” singing trio that was featured on the Lawrence Welk shows. Betty had a sharp wit, wonderful spirit, fantastic sense of humor, and great vocabulary. She was married to the late Jac Robershotte and is survived by their children, Mark Robershotte, Paul Robershotte and Lynn Robershotte. A beloved mother and grandmother, she will be missed by her children and their spouses, six grandchildren, two great grandchildren and the extended Robershotte and Dauberg family members.
A memorial service honoring Rev. Virgle Howell will be held at Victory Christian Center, 20215 W. Bloss Avenue, Hilmar, CA, on Saturday, November 1, 2014, at 2:00 P.M.
Donations are preferred to the Community Foundation of San Benito County c/o the Kelly Freitas Memorial Endowment Fund. Contact www.grunnagle.com for condolences. Visitation on Wednesday, December 31, 2014, at Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral Home from 2:00 P.M., to 5:00 P.M. Friends may meet at San Juan Mission on Friday January 2, 2015 at 9:30 A.M., for a Mass of the Resurrection at 10:00 A.M. Graveside services will follow at Calvary Cemetery, 1100 Hillcrest Road in Hollister.
Arden Edwards passed away at his home in Morgan Hill, CA on Monday afternoon, January 11, 2010. He was comforted by his father, step mother, family and friends.
Irene Carbone Mosso passed away peacefully at home on February 11 surrounded by her family. A native of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada, Irene immigrated to the United States in 1937.