=====Ivy Anderson Roberts=====
Commissioner Ivy Mae Anderson Roberts was born to salvationists Arthur and Verna (Garey) Anderson. She was part of the Divisional Iowa Band.

^Commissioner Ivy Roberts||
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^Rank|Commissioner|
^Session|[[Valiant Session|Valiant]]|
^Birth Date|November 30, 1919|
^Death Date|October 28, 2014|
^Relations|[[William Roberts II|Commissioner William Roberts (husband)]]|
^ |[[Roberts|Roberts Family]]|

====Appointments====
^Appointment^Rank^From^Until^
|Associate Officer - [[Davenport IA|Davenport, Iowa]]|Probationary Lieutenant|1943| |

====Poetry====
Commissioner Roberts wrote some original poetry throughout the years.

===Time===
Time moves on\\
And I, in desperation,\\
Try to hold it back\\
But fail in trying,\\
Relentlessly the clock ticks off\\
Each minute and no mercy shows\\
And Time moves on.\\
\\
Time moves on,\\
I have not nearly finished\\
All I have begun.\\
I cling as though with vise-like grip\\
To NOW, TODAY, THE PRESENT TIME.\\
There's so much more I want to do\\
Before the Master says I'm through.\\
"Slow down" I cry--\\
But Time moves on.\\
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Dear God you know my love of life\\
And loved ones.\\
But my days are in Your hands.\\
And though I'll never fully understand\\
My trust is firm in Thee.\\
And as the days go quickly by\\
I'll live them, Lord, for Thee,\\
As Time moves on.\\

===Thank You, Lord===
Thank you, Lord,\\
For autumn gold,\\
For summer sun,\\
For winter cold,\\
\\
For wakening life\\
At each new spring,\\
For winds that blow,\\
For birds that sing,\\
\\
For morning light\\
Of every day,\\
For each new joy\\
That comes our way;\\
\\
For strength to earn\\
Our daily bread,\\
For place to lay a weary head,\\
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For faith to trust\\
When dark the road,\\
For one who knows and shares the load;\\
\\
For friends who care\\
And lend a hand\\
To lead us from the sinking sand.\\
\\
Once more our gratitude we bring\\
And Thank you, Lord!\\
For everything!\\

====Obituary====
Commissioner Ivy M. Roberts, age 94, a resident of Sterling Heights, passed away October 28, 2014 at her home. She was born November 30, 1919 in Sioux City, IA to the late Arthur and Verna Anderson. Commissioner Roberts served in the Salvation Army for 45 years, where she held many important assignments in the United States, Australia and England. She currently has two of her children serving as Salvation Army officers. She was the beloved wife of Commissioner William H. Roberts; the couple married May 9, 1945 in Des Moines, IA; loving mother of Commissioner William A. (Nancy) Roberts of London, England, Suzanne R. (Victor) Danielson of Indianapolis, IN, Major Linda M. Mitchell of Westland, Betty A. (Rev. Dr. Joseph) Baunoch of Mishawaka, IN and John Paul (Patricia) Roberts of Indianapolis, IN; proud grandmother of nine grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. The visitation will be Friday 6-9 p.m. at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 W 11 Mile Road (4 blocks E of Woodward), Royal Oak. The service will be held Saturday 1 p.m., with Commissioner William A. Roberts officiating, at the Salvation Army Royal Oak Citadel Corps. Burial at Oakview Cemetery in Royal Oak. Memorials to the Salvation Army Royal Oak Citadel Corps, 3015 N. Main Street, Royal Oak, MI 48067 are appreciated. Share your memories at www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com.

====External====
  * [[https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/138696040/ivy-mae-roberts|Find a Grave]]