Lyndsy Roberts

On May 18, 2026, I lost my Cowboy. Lyndsy Roberts, 76, was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and dear friend. Lyndsy passed away surrounded by his family. He was laid to rest on May 21, 2026, in a private graveside ceremony in Othello.

Lyndsy was born on Feb. 16, 1950, in Redwater, Alberta, Canada. His life was full of adventure, laughter, hard work, and unwavering dedication to his many pursuits.

Lyndsy is survived by his loving wife and best friend Sally and their three children Tamar (Brian), Josh (Havila) and Lyndsy (Ashley). He also leaves behind six grandchildren Devyn (Jusdin), Winston, Hayden, Hans, Payton and Alyee, as well as one great-grandchild, Wyatt.

He was preceded in death by his wife Jacqueline Sue Roberts; son Hans Kristopher Roberts; brothers Kim and Terry Roberts; sister Donna Roberts; parents Isaac and Wilma Roberts and Vicki and Paul Urban; grandmother Ann Wintoniak and dear friends Al and Algena Tutty.

At just 14 years old, Lyndsy began working for Al Tutty on his farm. Under Al’s guidance, Lyndsy developed a deep appreciation for farming and welding, passions that would shape the course of his entire life. The lessons learned and work ethic instilled during those early years stayed with him throughout every chapter of his journey.

Lyndsy graduated from Moses Lake High School in 1968 and was very proud to be part of the self-proclaimed “best football team in Moses Lake history” that same year. After graduation, Lyndsy attended a year of college before completing an LDS mission. Upon returning home, he answered a newspaper ad and found himself working for Ben Kirkpatrick in Othello. There, he met and married Jacqueline Sue Reichert, and together they had two children, Tamar and Hans.

In 1978, Lyndsy’s life took a heartbreaking turn after a tragic accident claimed the lives of his wife Jacqueline Sue and their son Hans. Through immense loss, Lyndsy carried on, continuing to work alongside his father-in-law Gene Reichert.

Lyndsy was fortunate enough to find the second love of his life in Sally Damon. Shortly after their marriage, Lyndsy moved Sally and Tamar to Quincy to continue pursuing farming while working for Ron Weber. While living in Quincy, Lyndsy and Sally grew their family by welcoming two sons, Josh and Lyndsy.

In 1983, Lyndsy continued his longtime love for farming by venturing out on his own through leasing ground from Paul and Ruth Holman. Thus began the move to Ephrata, where the Roberts farm began to take shape.

Bob Holloway, a good friend and businessman, became a partner with Lyndsy and helped him grow his first potato crop on the land that would fondly become known as “The Farm.” While raising his family there, Lyndsy not only became a successful potato farmer, but also created a home filled with hard work, adventure, stories, mischief and, above all else, fun. Through the trials and tribulations of farming, he remained deeply involved in every aspect of his family’s lives and never missed an opportunity to support their many endeavors. He served as a Cub Scout leader, 4-H leader, coach, mentor, adventure seeker, and master storyteller, but above all, he was a devoted husband and father.

Some of the family’s most cherished memories were built around the traditions Lyndsy created. Whether it was annual trips to Bandon Beach, Sunday drives down back roads, water skiing on the family pond, hikes and adventures, racing late-model cars, blowing things up just to see what would happen, fixing classic cars with his grandsons or gathering everyone together for laughter and storytelling, Lyndsy had a remarkable ability to turn ordinary moments into lifelong memories. His grandchildren knew him as a source of endless fun, wisdom, humor and unconditional love.

Lind became the setting for yet another adventure when Lyndsy and Sally purchased and lovingly remodeled Sally’s grandfather’s home, originally built in 1927. There, in 2008, they began a new chapter in agriculture by venturing into dryland wheat farming.

After 34 cherished years on “The Farm,” Lyndsy and Sally officially made the move in 2017 to the family home on the dryland farm, affectionately known as “The Ranch.” In doing so, they passed the Ephrata farm on to their son Josh, who proudly carries on the family farming legacy.

Lyndsy’s greatest pride was his family, and nowhere was that more evident than in farming alongside his sons. Josh worked side-by-side with his dad from 1997 on, sharing not only the work of farming but also Lyndsy’s deep love for the land and the agricultural way of life. Lyndsy was equally proud to spend time farming and working alongside his son Lyndsy as well, passing on the knowledge, grit, and passion that had defined his own life since boyhood.

While living in Lind, Lyndsy cultivated many new friendships with neighbors and community members alike. In true Lyndsy fashion, he was always stopping in to check on people, share stories and gossip, make sausage, enjoy meals and drinks together, lend a helping hand or put up Christmas lights downtown. Wherever Lyndsy went, he built community, friendship and memories that lasted a lifetime.

In 2024, Lyndsy and Sally embraced one final chapter together by moving to Moses Lake to retire and spend more time surrounded by the family they cherished so deeply. Even in retirement, Lyndsy never truly slowed down. He continued to make plans, tell stories, check on friends, share advice and enjoy every opportunity to gather his family together.

Lyndsy will be remembered for his larger-than-life personality, unwavering work ethic, generous heart, quick wit, and deep love for his family, friends, and the land he worked so hard to cultivate. His legacy lives on through the family he raised, the traditions he created, the friendships he built, and the countless lives he touched throughout his journey.

The life of Lyndsy Roberts will be celebrated on Friday, July 3, 2026, at 11 a.m. at the Paradise Ballroom, 3000 W. Marina Drive, Moses Lake, Washington. All who knew and loved Lyndsy are welcome to attend. Please join us as we gather with family and friends to honor Lyndsy’s life, share memories, laughter and stories, and celebrate the legacy he leaves behind. A meal and time of fellowship will follow the service.

    Lyndsy Roberts, 76, passed away May 18, 2026, surrounded by his family.