Roberta Vivian Black passed away of natural causes in Seattle on September 30, 2020. She was born in La Push Washington on August 19, 1950 to Robert Ward and Evelyn Jackson.

Roberta graduated from high school and attended Peninsula College for a time. She held several jobs locally such as doing payroll for the Quileute Tribe and as a bank teller for the Forks State Bank.

She married Arnold W. Black Sr. in 1968.

She returned to the Olympic Peninsula as an adult to be close to her dad who she loved.

Roberta loved her family and was a member of the Cone Club. She enjoyed basket weaving and cooking for her children. She was also a member of the Shaker Church in La Push.

Roberta was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Ward and Evelyn Ward and sisters, Ann and Winifred.

She is survived by her husband, Arnold W. Black Sr., daughters Dawn R. Stillwell (David), Jessica Black, Carla Black Carolyn Black, Angela Black, Sarah Lawrence, Marion Jackson and Jamie Kay Williams.

She is survived by her sons, Arnold Black Jr. (Trena) Vernon Black, Archie G. Black, Sean R. Black (Alexandra) Joe Payne and Thomas Penn.

Drennan & Ford Funeral Home in Port Angeles is entrusted with her arrangements. Please sign the online guestbook for her family at www.drennanford.com .