Edith Laurel Shanks Roberts

Edith Laurel Shanks Roberts, 77 of La Grande, died Sept. 19. At her request, there will be no funeral.

Mrs. Roberts was born June 11, 1929 in La Grande. She worked for the Oregon State Police in La Grande for many years before transferring to the OSP in Beaverton. She also worked for the Safeway Division Office until her retirement, when she returned to La Grande.

She enjoyed painting, playing the piano and gardening. Her love of animals led her to adopt several rescue pets.

Survivors include children and their spouses, Mark and Kelly Roberts of Denver, Chris and Shirley Roberts of La Grande, David and Jeanette Roberts of Woodland, Calif. and Lori and Steve McKay of Wickenburg, Ariz.; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to the Blue Mountain Humane Association, 3212 Highway 30, La Grande, 97850.