Edwin Owen Roberts, Jr.

Edwin Owen Roberts, Jr., 79, of Topeka, passed away Monday, April 2, 2007 at Midland Hospice House.

Ed was born January 25, 1928 in Topeka, the son of Edwin O. and Vivian Roberts. He grew up and attended schools in Topeka.

He was united in marriage to Leona K. Reed on June 30, 1961 in Topeka.

Ed retired as a machinist from the Santa Fe Railroad in February 1990 after 47 years of service. He was a member of various camping clubs throughout the years and also enjoyed woodworking and gardening.

He is survived by his wife, Leona, two daughters, Diana Mitchell and Pam Roberts, son Mark Roberts, six grandchildren, two step-grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. He was preceded in death by two sons, Edwin "Bill" W. Roberts and Michael R. Roberts.

Services for Mr. Roberts will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, April 6, 2007 at Southwest Christian Church with a family visitation one hour prior from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Burial will be at Penwell-Gabel Cemetery. He will lie in state at Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Thursday. Memorial contributions may be given to Midland Hospice, 200 S.W. Frazier Circle, Topeka, Kansas 66606 or to Southwest Christian Church, 5747 SW Huntoon, Topeka, Kansas 66604.