Roberta Carol (Marvel) Courtain

May 12, 1944 – July 21, 2022

Roberta was born to Robert Marvel and Dorothy (Seely) Marvel. She grew up in Bickleton and Goldendale, Washington, graduating from Goldendale High School in 1962.

In March 1966, Roberta married Cletus Courtain and they settled in Sandy, OR, where they raised three children and became grandparents to four grandchildren. For the last eight years they have lived in Madras, OR.

For many years Roberta was a cook at YMCA Camp Collins. She enjoyed keeping in touch with friends and family on social media. She was an avid reader, loved playing Words with Friends, canasta, board games, and being a grandma. She always looked forward to yearly vacations at Cannon Beach, a family tradition since 1977.

Roberta is survived by her husband Cletus, children Kelli (Erik) Frost, Karyn Consla, Jasen (Jeni) Courtain, and grandchildren Christopher, Taylor, Jessica, and Madisen. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Dorothy Marvel and her brother, Gary Marvel.