Sept. 22 - July 12, 2010

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

Ann M. Roberts, resident of Idaho for 70 years, in the Shoshone and Kootenai counties, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family, July 12, 2010.

A small memorial will be held at noon Wednesday, July 21, 2010, at The Altar, 901 E. Best, Coeur d'Alene. At Ann's request English Funeral Chapel is entrusted with the cremation. Burial of cremated remain will take place at a later date.

Ann was born Sept. 22, the fifth of eight children, in Bismark, N.D. The daughter of James and Anna (McAuley) Cox.

Ann owned and operated numerous businesses in the Kellogg and Coeur d'Alene areas for many years. She enjoyed crocheting, camping with family and friends, traveling, baking and cooking. She loved having family and friends around, as they meant so very much to her.

She is survived by John Roberts; her son, Terry (Jean) Hickman, Wyoming; daughters, Mary (Bob) Reese, Coeur d'Alene, Helaina (Bob) Meyers, Benson City, Wash., and Threasa Nutter, Coeur d'Alene; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; her sister, Rose (Thorfin) Slette, Williston, N.D.; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by one daughter, Gloria Alexander, her parents, four brothers and two sisters.

It is hard to put into words how life will be without Mom, we will miss her, the closeness that each of us shared with her in our own way. We love you Mom, Auntie Ann and Granny Annie, but know you are at peace, free from pain and in the presence of our Lord.

We cannot thank Hospice of North Idaho enough for the comfort, dedication and support that they gave to Mom and to us as well. The extra mile they went to help us through this very difficult time. Thank-you with all our hearts. We would also like to thank Father Roger, St. Pius X, Grant from Hospice with his wonderful voice and music, and Charles from The Alter, for his visit.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to Hospice of North Idaho or your favorite charity.