1941
2017
John Dexter Roberts of Mesa Arizona passed away peacefully at this home on September 23, 2017. He was born May 11, 1941 in Oolitic Indiana to Laban and Lula Roberts. John moved to Arizona following his graduation from Oolitic High School in 1960.
On August 13th, 1962 John married Betty June Thompson and they were married until her death on November 18, 1998. During their 36 years of marriage they had three children Shaun, Derrick and Stephanie.
On October 19, 1964, John joined the City of Phoenix Police Department and after 29 years on the force he retired as a Sargeant.
During his retirement he traveled extensively throughout the world with his best friend and companion of 13 years Maria Shanahan.
He is survived by his sons, Shaun and Derrick(Deb), daughter Stephanie(Ben Keeler), grandchildren, Callie, Cole, Oliver, Camden, brother Roy and sister Mable Day.
We are all going to miss you!
A celebration of John's life will be Thursday, Sept. 28, 2017 at 11 am at Melcher Mortuary Mission Chapel, 6625 E. Main St., Mesa, AZ with a visitation from 10 am to 11 am.
Arrangements under the direction of Melcher Mortuary Mission Chapel & Crematory, Mesa, AZ.
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October 21, 2017
Patty Roberts
I was both shocked and saddened by the news of John's passing. He will always be remembered by his classmates for his genuine personality, our class president during our junior and senior years, his great dancing abilities, and his enduring friendship since graduation. Although we didn't get to see him often, he always returned for our Oolitic High School class reunions and alumni banquets. Rest in peace, John, you will be greatly missed.
October 12, 2017
Jerry & Linda Nikirk
Jerry & I were so shocked to hear about John,
Our hearts go out to his family and loved ones. He will be missed so very much by all his High School classmates and their spouses. He was a true friend..
October 11, 2017
Ben Click
John,
May God bless your soul and bring peace and comfort to your family. Thanks for your service and for being a great role model for younger officers.
October 10, 2017
Donna Stewart Chinn
John will be missed classmate from grade one to 12. Will miss him at our class reunions. Loved to watch him dance after our school lunch in the gym. Donna Stewart Chinn
October 10, 2017
Joyce Jeffries
To all the family, Johnny was a good friend to all and very popular in school. I had only communicated with him one time within the past ten years but he still had the sweet personality he had in school. My heart goes out to his family in your loss and I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers. May God Bless you all. Love & Hugs
October 9, 2017
Friend
Rebecca (Hildum) Wright
October 9, 2017
Friend
Vernon Wright
October 5, 2017
Jim Mullenix
Sorry to hear of John's passing. We were friends in High School and played a little basketball together in our freshman year.
October 5, 2017
Jerry Nikirk
Good by old friend. Friends from grade school until your passing. I will dearly miss you at our class reunions!!!
October 1, 2017
Cal Lash
John was a great guy and a good cop. I worked Internal Affairs with him and for a short time in Patrol out of Union Hills 600 district. Even though we didn't want to He and I closed down the cruising at Metro Center by making it NOT fun. I miss guys like John. Honest and Forthright.
Sgt. Cal Lash 1658 (retired)
September 28, 2017
Well words failed to capture the pain of losing a loved one we Book forward to the time when words fail to capture the joy of having our heavenly father return your do you want to you .
September 28, 2017
Ed Cunningham
Sorry to hear of Johns passing, Didn't work directly for John but we were both assigned to the Union Hills Sub Station during the late 80's. He was always a pleasure to be around, friendly and helpful. Rest in Peace my brother in blue, may God hold you in the palm of his hand until we meet again.
September 28, 2017
I'm sad to her of your Dads passing I am sending my condolences to you all.
Nannete Salcido and Family
September 27, 2017
Bob and Jean DiCosimo
Have a safe journey my friend, we will miss you.
September 27, 2017
Bob and Jean
Have a safe journey my friend, we will miss you.
September 26, 2017
Stephen Titus
John was more "comfortable in his skin" than anyone I've ever known. He made friends every where he went. Starbucks was where for us, two old guys with white hair, beards and motorcycles, living about a mile away...we rode all over Arizona for several years and alternated driving to lunch every week finishing with a dram of IRISH. John was always ready to lend a helping hand or go on a road trip. He accompanied me on several out of state vehicle buy/sell trips as shot-gun, always good to have an ex police along when carrying cash into unknown territory! John was my best friend and I miss him already and will for a long time... (assuming I get one)
September 26, 2017
maria shanahan
goodnight my love i'll see you in my dreams. maria
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