Roberta K. Derbyshire

Roberta "Bobbie" Kay Macdonald Derbyshire was born September 3, 1950, in Glasgow, Montana to John and Jeane Macdonald. Bobbie was baptized October 7, 1950 at the Lutheran Church in Frazer, Montana.

Bobbie attended schools in Poplar, graduating Poplar High School in 1969, later becoming a certified CNA graduating from Medera Employment Training Center, in Medera, California. Being a CNA was one of her proudest accomplishments, she loved that job and knew it well.

Bobbie married Robert Derbyshire on February 14, 1982 at the Frazer Lutheran Church, Frazer, Montana, making their home in Williston, North Dakota later settling in Great Falls, Montana. Shortly after they were married stepdaughter Yvonne Derbyshire joined the family.

Her hobbies included Diamond Dotz which are proudly displayed on the walls of her home, word search, BINGO, and her collection of VHS tapes.

Bobbie had many fond memories of spending time with family and friends through the years as she reflected on often. Most recently her adventures with Kristie. Thelma and Louise had nothing on them.

She loved and was proud of her Native American heritage proudly saying, "my dad always said I spoke the Native language easily."

Preceded in death by husband Robert, parents John and Jeane Macdonald, and sister Deborah Macdonald.

Survivors include stepdaughter Yvonne Derbyshire of Great Falls; sister, Val (Doug) Grimes of Nashua; nephews, Chuck (Steph) Marottek and family of Lustre, John (Esther) Grimes and family of Nashua; nieces, Tennille (Jay) Brown and family of Trenton, ND, and Kristie (Seth) Barnard of Hinsdale; great-niece Kaleigh Grimes and Logan Kostelecky of Grassy Butte, ND; great-great-niece, Josi Haugen of Hinsdale.

Bobbie,

Thank you for being a good role model, my confidant, and my best friend. Thank you for the love, the laughter, and the life lessons. I will carry your memory in my heart forever and strive to honor you in all that I do.

Love you, Val

Graveside services will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 23, 2025 at Highland Cemetery in Glasgow, Montana with Max Knodel officiating.