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James "Jim" Andrew Roberts, 63, of Wilbur, Washington, passed away Friday morning, March 2, 2018, in Davenport, Washington. Jim was born July 19, 1954, in Baker, Montana, into the home of Charles Martin and Anna Jeannette Roberts. A 1972 graduate of Monroe High School, Jim became an electrician and was a proud member of the IBEW for over 40 years. At the time of his passing, Jim was a Superintendent II in the right powerhouse at the Grand Coulee Dam, where he had worked since October 2008.

Jim loved to fish and talked about taking up golf, but spending time with his family was when he was the happiest. Jim accomplished many things in his lifetime, but his proudest accomplishments were his two children: Jason and Jessica.

Jim was known for his amazing optimism as well as his acceptance of everyone without judgement. We will miss so many things about Jim...his big heart, his quick wit, the twinkle in his eyes when he laughed, but most of all his warm and wonderful bear hugs.

Jim was preceded in death by both parents and his brother, Eddie Roberts. Jim's legacy lives on through his long-time love, Vivian Lang; his children: Jessica Nebel (Dax) and Jason Roberts (Amy); Vivian's children, whom he loved very much: Sean Lang (Rosie), Christine Lang and Stacey Lang (Michael Moreno); 10 grandchildren; brothers: Chuck Roberts (Linda) and Tom Roberts; sister: Ann Roberts; and several nephews and nieces.

In lieu of flowers, his family requests that memorial contributions be made in Jim's name to: Shriners Hospitals for Children, Attn: Office of Development, 2900 N. Rocky Point Dr., Tampa, FL 33607, or through their website: https://www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org/spokane. "Thank you!"

A celebration of Jim's life will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 31, 2018, in the Chapel of Strate Funeral Home, 505 10th Street, Davenport, WA 99122.

Please sign Jim's online register book at http://www.stratefuneralhome.com.

Strate Funeral Home is assisting Jim's family.