Duwayne Harvey Roberts

June 24th, 1934 - March 6th, 2013

Duwayne was born in Douglas, North Dakota to Harvey and Bernice Roberts. He graduated from Woodburn High School previous to serving in the U.S. Army for three years. While in the Army he served one tour in Korea. He married Bonnie Bell Madden on April 24, 1954; they were married for 59 years. Duwayne worked in the sawmill and lumber business for over 30 years. He was a Forman, installer and troubleshooter which took him all over the world from Japan, to Russian and Canada. Duwayne founded the Tigard AA Chapter; he was sober for 35 years. His hobbies included fishing, woodworking, spending time with his grandkids and camping. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie; son Jeff and daughter in law, Beth; granddaughters, Aleesha, Cierra and Kalli; and sisters, Phyllis Campbell and Marilyn Edmunds. He will be interred at Willamette National Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Oregon Pulmonary Associates or the COPD alliance at COPD.org. Arrangements by Autumn Funerals, Cremation & Burial, Tigard, Oregon.

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Our sincere condolences.

Published January 4th, 2024

Karen Clawson

Miss you uncle DuWayne. You will be missed.

Published January 4th, 2024

jeffrey and Beth Roberts

Dad, Beth and I miss you very much there is a large void in our hearts and lives with out you there..i will do my best to live up to your expectations you taught me everything I know... i would not be were I'm at today if it was not for you. i wish i could have told you theses things before you left us. Love always Jeff and Beth

Published January 4th, 2024

Kalli Roberts

Love and Miss you Papa.

Published January 4th, 2024

Norene Williams Angleen

Bonnie, So sorry for the loss of your husband....

Published January 4th, 2024

Monica S.

I worked with Mr. Roberts at his podiatrist's office. He was a dear man, easy to have a real conversation with. Thank you, family, for sharing his wisdom with us.

Published January 4th, 2024

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