Salvation Army

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
Rank	Commissioner
Session	Valiant
Birth Date	November 30, 1919
Death Date	October 28, 2014
Relations	Commissioner William Roberts (husband)
	Roberts Family

Commissioner Roberts wrote some original poetry throughout the years.

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.

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,
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,

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!

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.

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