Roberta Mae (Hewitt) Awmiller

Roberta Mae Hewitt Awmiller, 86, of Blackshear, passed away on October 4, 2023, at her residence. She was born on June 14, 1937, in Conifer, Colorado. Roberta was a loving mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

Roberta had a vibrant personality and a zest for life. She graduated from Ft. Morgan High School in Ft. Morgan, Colorado, in 1955. She went on to work for Hewlett-Packard for many years before pursuing her passion for horses at Reed's Morgan Horse Farm in Brighton, Colorado. Additionally, she owned and operated Eaton Upholstery in Eaton, Colorado.  Roberta was a true artist and created numerous paintings, mostly of animals, over the years. She was of the Baptist faith.

Roberta is survived by her daughter, Melanie (Richard) McCammon of Blackshear and her son, Jeffery Awmiller of Montrose, Colorado. She is also survived by her brother, Douglas Hewitt of South Dakota. Roberta leaves behind a legacy of love and cherished memories for her grandchildren: Robert Phillips (Carrie), Nicole Sweat (Jeremy), Adam Phillips, Shawna Awmiller, and Troy Awmiller. She was also blessed with four great-great-grandchildren; and numerous other relatives.

Roberta was preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd and Esther Fields Hewitt, and her sister, Viola Creighton.

Memorization will be by cremation, honoring Roberta's wishes.  She will be interred in Colorado at a later date.

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