Roberta Zitting

Roberta (Bobbie) Zitting, born in Leamington, Utah to LeRoy and Alpha Ashby Nielson, October 16, 1933, passed quietly at her daughter’s home in Riverton, Utah surrounded by her beloved family on April 8, 2024. Bobbie was predeceased by her husband of 61 years, Fred Zitting, son Larre, two grandsons, Daniel Armstrong and Grant Zitting, and two sisters, Colleen Huskinson and Emogene Evertsen. What a wonderful welcoming committee.

She is survived by her younger sister Kathlyn Paxton and 8 of her 9 children: Rob, Gerrilee, Sidney, Jon, Dori, Mindy, Trina, and Kristen; 41 Grandchildren, and 46 (so far) great grandchildren.

Bobbie worked tirelessly to care for her children and helped run the family grocery business. She also worked as a bookkeeper, realtor, and Hospital Foundation Assistant Director in Wenatchee, Washington. As an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Bobbie served the Lord as an Organist, Choir Director, Relief Society President, Stake Relief Society President, and oh so many teaching positions. She loves her Savior Jesus Christ and the hope His gospel brings.

Of all the things Bobbie did she said the most fun was going back to college and earning an Associate of Arts degree at 70. She conquered her arch nemesis algebra, took ceramics and any other art class they offered. Bobbie loved music and graciously shared her talents, teaching piano lessons, accompanying performers, and participating in live music theater. Her home was filled with music of all genres, with the children practicing an array of instruments and singing.

Bobbie was a force to be reckoned with, she was always on the move, trying to improve herself and the situations around her. She was sensitive to others’ needs and always had extra cranberry sauce on hand for a special Thanksgiving guest. She was loved by many, and will be warmly remembered.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at 1:00 pm at the Copperview 1st Ward, 12242 South 2700 West, Riverton, Utah, with a viewing from 12:00 – 12:45 pm. Interment at Wasatch Lawn South Valley.