James Woodford (“Buster”) Roberts, 90, a long-term resident of Platte County, MO passed away peacefully on November 9, 2023, at North Kansas City Hospital. He was born February 24, 1933 in Weston, MO to James W. and Mary Myrtle (Linville) Roberts. They preceded him in death.
Jim graduated from high school in Weston and served his country in the United States Navy. He was a hard worker, smart businessman, and all-around good person. He spent the majority of his career with TWA and later owned and operated The Roberts Company for over 20 years. He enjoyed anything to do with tools, had a passion for archaeology, and was a history buff. Jim was very proud of his membership in Rotary International and the local Parkville Rotary Club. He was always putting “Service above Self.”
Survivors include his beloved wife of 36 years, Janet Jo (Hurt) Roberts; children: Sheryl McAvoy and husband, Matt of Overland Park, KS, and Mary Ann Silvius of Kansas City, MO; step-children: Kelly Medlock and husband, Phil of Platte County, MO, Kris Morrow and wife, Kelli of Liberty, MO, and Matt Morrow and wife, Nikki of Parkville, MO; 16 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his first wife, Shirley Park Roberts; his two sons, DeWayne and Daryl Roberts; and his sister, Kathryn Cline.
There will be a Celebration of Life reception on Friday, December 1 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Olde Mill Emporium, 168 S. Main St., Parkville, MO.
Memorial donations may be made to Parkville Rotary Club.
Please join as we go to Jim's Celebration of Life in lieu of a Rotary meeting next week.
We would like to meet at 1pm and walk in together if possible, but please know you are welcome to attend anytime between 1-4pm.
Save the Date - Snowflake Party
Saturday, January 6th
Our Annual Snowflake Dinner is scheduled for 6pm at Café Des Amis on January 6th, 2024. Café Des Amis is located at 112 Main street, 2nd floor, Parkville, MO.
Dinner will cost $60/person (gratuity is included).
You will have a choice of 3 entrees
1) Baked Rainbow Trout, topped with crab meat, saffron béchamel sauce, and swiss cheese
2) Braised Pork Cheeks
3) Beef Filet, cooked medium, for an upcharge of $12 (so $72/dinner). Please note medium is the only option available.
Dinner will also include butternut squash soup and a warm goat cheese salad.
Dessert will be a delicious champagne mousse with pistachio cake and red fruit.
Drinks will be à la carte. You will be responsible for your drinks and your drinks' gratuity at the end of the night.
Final numbers and menu choices must be turned in by 12.31.23. We will have a sign up sheet, or you can email me directly with your choices.
**If you sign up for dinner and cancel after 12/31/23 - you will be charged for the dinner.**
Looking forward to a night of friendship and creating amazing memories.
Salvation Army Kettle Ringing Volunteers Needed
The Parkville Rotary Club is signed up to volunteer at the Salvation Army Kettle Ringing on December 9th, from 4-6:30 at the Hy-Vee at 5330 NW 64th St., Kansas City, MO 64151.
This is a great cause and we hope to see you. We will have a sign-up sheet for 45 minute shifts - if you can't stay for the entire time. Please be on the lookout for the sign-up sheet in a future email/at our club meetings.
What Happens When You Ring
Each year, The Salvation Army will serve more than 25 million people across America – including many here in your community. That means 55+ million meals for the hungry, 10+ million nights of shelter for the homeless, and countless Christmas gifts for children who may otherwise go without.
So truly, you can make a difference with every ring. The funds you raise as a Salvation Army bell ringer will make a year-round impact in your community through social services assistance, homeless shelters, disaster relief, children’s programs, rehabilitation services, anti-human trafficking, and more.
Donations in the red kettle stay local – directly impacting the lives of your neighbors by helping them in their time of need. When you ring the bell, you’re making change happen.
Member News!
Member News is a new section in the weekly newsletter. Have news you want to share with Parkville Rotary members? Email Dalyn Novak at dnovak@wskfarch.com to have your news added.
It is with heavy hearts that we inform members that Larry Vawter's 25 year-old son, Jared, passed away unexpectedly in a vehicular accident early Saturday morning on Hwy. 169 in Kansas City, MO.
Rotary Fact of the Week!
Rotary became bilingual in 1916, when it organized a non-English-speakingClubin Cuba.
The Membership Committee has been hard at work putting together new membership forms! All members can `access the forms by clicking on the blue box below which will take members to a dropbox link with the forms. Give these to potential members! The new spouse forms can be found here as well.
The following forms can be found in the link:
Standard Rotarian Membership Packet
Corporate Membership Packet
Spouse Membership Packet
Please submit the forms filled out to Dalyn Novak (dnovak@wskfarch.com) so she can get new member information added to ClubRunner after the board's approval!
When you have a speaker scheduled please make sure to provide the following information to Michelle Sparks, michelle@audraheller.com, who is managing our events calendar.
Speaker Name
Speaker Bio
Speaker Topic
Any other information you think members would like to know about your speaker, photos are welcomed too!
This information is included in this weekly newsletter and can really get people excited to come listen to our weekly speakers!
