Heroes, Heritage, and History

Thelma "Jo" Roberts passed away January 4, 2007 at her home in Medford.

Thelma was born May 19, 1925 in Scobey, Montana to Joseph St. Germain and Ruby Lambert. She was married to James Roberts in Hollywood, Calif. on December 8, 1945.

Thelma was employed at Richplan, Mid Cave Meats and Crater Meats, all in Medford. She was active with her church, Sacred Heart. She loved her family, camping, hunting and really loved to play bingo!

She is survived by her step-father, John Paudois, Talent, Ore.; brother and sister-in-law, Arthur and Gwen St. Germain, Porterville, Calif.; sons, Gary Roberts and John Roberts, both of Medford; daughters, Vicky Gomes (husband, Halger Gomes), Julie Bostwick, (husband, Alan Bostwick); 11 nieces and nephews; nine grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren.

Thelma is preceded in death by her husband, James Roberts; father, Joseph St. Germain; mother, Ruby Paudois; brother, Alvin Paudois; sister, Lola Gusky; brother-in-law, Dale Roberts; and grandson, Jason Roberts.

A public viewing will be held on Thursday, January 11, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Rogue Valley Funeral Alternatives, 550 Business Park Drive, Medford. 

A memorial service will be held at Eagle Point National Cemetery, Eagle Point, Ore. on January 12, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. Pastor Joel Williams officiating. Arrangements handled by Rogue Valley Funeral Alternatives.