Birth date: Oct 25, 1947 Death date: Dec 7, 2018
Roberta M. Tiffany, 71, of Edmore, MI, passed away on December 7, 2018, at her home, with her family at her side. Roberta was born in Grand Rapids, MI, on October 25, 1947, daughter of Robert Morris Russell and Vera May (Thorson) Read Obituary
My condolences to the family at this very difficult time. May you find comfort in God's word the Bible at Revelation 21:3,4.
There are so many amazing memories that I could share. I think the ones that stand out the most would be coming up to mom and Dan's for Memorial day (for Ty and Dan's birthday) and Labor day with lots of friends, family, food, and fun. I am the LUCKIEST woman in the world to have had the privilege of calling her my mother in law. Normall, there is a negative stigma associated with "mother in laws." Not for me, she has taught me the true meaning of unconditional love from a parent. Mom loved people and people loved her!! When thinking about her, I think about her love for the outdoors and wildlife. She is the only person that I have ever known that could reach out and bond with wild animals. She has pet a wild skunk...yes, a skunk!! Also, when she would go feed the burds, they would welcome her by landing on her head, shoulders and the can of bird seed. The hummingbirds would do the same. She was able to hand feed the chipmunks, frogs, a deer with a fawn, and even had a pet raccoon! I am so thankful for the time that I had to spend with her. She took me in and loved me like her own daughter. I could go on and on about stories and memories but one thing I know for sure... is that when she passed, heaven gained a perfect angel, she definitely earned her wings....
I only remember Bert back in the 90s which seemed like a long time ago. When I was moving out of my apartment in Salem on Sunnyview Road, Melissa came over to visit with her mom. I had a bonsai tree in a small planter. I seem to recall Melissa's mom, Burt, really liked the shape of the tree and so she picked up a pen and a piece of paper and began to draw it. Her drawing was so good. It was beautiful. I never knew she was an artist until that moment when she whimsically sketched it out in just a few moments. I held onto her drawing for a long time. And now I will hold onto memories. I wish I had more time to make more memories with Melissa's mom. Burt was casual and kind and I felt at ease around Her. She will be missed sorely and she is loved.
