Christine Rose Roberts

CHRISTINE ROSE ROBERTS

Christine Rose (Schill) Roberts, 74, Grand Forks, ND, died Friday, July 12, 2019 peacefully at home surrounded by the love of the family.

 Christine Rose Schneider was born April 19, 1945 at Lowestoft, England, the daughter of Marcus and Winifred (Moore) Schneider. She was baptized in England and came to the United States with her family at the age of 2. She graduated from high school in 1961 then attended Aaker’s Business College where she earned her business degree. She also earned her Title One certification through the state of North Dakota when she started in the Title One Program in the Kindergarten Center in Grand Forks ND.

 She married Harold J. Schill on April 27, 1963. She operated a home daycare for 25 years. Christine then married William Roberts on June 20, 2007 and worked in the Grand Forks Public School System as a Paraprofessional for 24 ½ years. She was very dedicated to her work with children. Bill passed away March 26, 2013.

Christine will be remembered for her love of decorating, camping, races and talking on the phone. She will also be remembered for her love and dedication to her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She would always recognize their birthdays, anniversaries.

 Christine is survived by her children, Jacqueline Rose Schill, Kelly Lea Fischer, Harold (Juanita) Jerome Schill, Jr. and Troy (Dana) Allyn Schill; grandchildren, Terry Wayne Nelson, Tyler Benjamin Nelson, Nichole Kristen Mae Gonzales (Marcos), Reno James Shill, Sabre Shane Schill (Lela) , Cody William Schill (Nikos), Cole Jerome Schill (Erica), Harold Jerome Schill III, Casey Allyn Schill, Cassidy Ann Schill; 14 great grandchildren;  34 great grandchildren fur babies; and a brother, Marcus Jack Schneider, Jr.

 Christine was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bill Roberts; grandson, Howie J. Schill, III.; and a niece, Connie Mae Schill.

 A Celebration of Christine’s life will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at Sharon Lutheran Church of Grand Forks. Visitation will be for the hour before the service in the church. Burial will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at Calvary Cemetery of Langdon, ND. Arrangements are with Amundson Funeral Home of Grand Forks.