Blossom 'Bobbie' Roberts

Blossom “Bobbie” Roberts, of Winterset died Friday, January 15, 2016 at West Bridge Care & Rehab in Winterset. She was 89. There are no services currently planned, as per Bobbie’s request. Online condolences may be left for the family at ochiltree.com. Blossom Mae Chappell, daughter of William and Elizabeth (Taylor) Chappell, was born February 18, 1926 in Norfolk, Virginia. She attended school at the Seventh-Day Adventist Academy in California. Bobbie was primarily a housewife raising her four children, Candie, Connie, Pete and Delene. She was a lifetime member of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church. She was a beautiful seamstress who also crocheted and embroidered. Bobbie was a talented baker and famous for her tacos. Bobbie enjoyed ice skating throughout her life and was a loyal reader of the Guide Post and the Holy Bible. She was a caring mother, grandmother and friend, who cherished the time she was able to spend with her family and friends. Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Candie Ostrander of Winterset, Connie Simmons of El Cajon, CA, Pete (Alice) Roberts of Wayne, NE, and Delene (Denny) Dilsaver of Aurora, NE; four grandchildren, Paul (Noele) Wright-White, Korissa (Jeremy) Griepenstroh, Tim Horgan, and Nickolas Pagel; two great grandchildren, McKenzie (Taylor) Phillips and Brooklyn White; one great great grandchild, Marley Phillips; nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends. Bobbie was preceded in death by her parents; brother, William Chappell; and sister, Denise Keithley.