Juliet E. Robertson
June 19, 1933 - January 17, 2009
Obituary
Juliet E. Robertson
Juliet was born June 9, 1933 in Kingston, Jamaica to Sir John and Pearl Mordecai. She died January 17, 2009 in Aberdeen, Washington at the age of 75. Juliet had lived in Kingston, Jamaica; Sebring, FL; Spokane, WA; & Richardson, TX, before moving to the Federal Way area in 2006. She lived with her son Kurt Robertson, and daughter-in-law Nichole Robertson. The three recently moved, and were living in Hoquiam.
Juliet obtained her MA in Early Childhood Education from Western Carolina University in 1978, and worked in schools as an educator and principal, retiring in 1995. She was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Federal Way, WA and was active with the Legion of Mary, and quilt making for St. Vincent de Paul School. Juliet enjoyed reading, gardening, and playing with her dogs.
Juliet is survived by her son Kurt Robertson, and daughter-in-law Nichole Robertson; brothers Martin Mordecai, Bryan Mordecai, and Jeffery Mordecai; sisters Alison Bodden and Jean Pollard. She was preceded in death by her parents Sir John and Pearl Mordecai, her step-mother Phyllis Mordecai, her brother Ian Mordecai, and sister Barbara Preston. There will be a Vigil Service Saturday, January 31, 2009 at 11:30AM followed by a Memorial Mass at 12:00PM both at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 30525 8th Ave. S, Federal Way, WA 98023, 253 839-2320
Ms. Robertson will be missed greatly. I count it a blessing that she was a part of my life.
Kurt,
Some of my earliest memories are from playing with the toys at your house in Mandeville. Your Mom had a hand in shaping so many young lives including mine. And I for one am richer from her teaching and care. She will always be with us and a part of us.
Love and prayers,
-Timothy
I hold many treasured memories of Juliet. I thank God she was my friend and for the influence she had on me and my family. Sorry we can’t be with you tomorrow, Kurt and Nichole, but we will hold you closely in our thoughts and prayers.
Juliet was a long standing friend who will be sadly missed. She was staunch, forthright and a lady of great faith.Our sincere condolences go out to the family Juliet has left behind. We are sorry we live too far away to attend her Memorial Mass on Saturday.
May thoughts of all she meant, of love she gave, of good times spent – bring you peace and comfort, too, and keep her close to you.
It was an honor knowing Juliet. I will always be reminded of her when enjoying a drink of scotch :
Nicole and Kurt,
Please accept our most sincere condolences on the loss of your mother.
Lee and Kevin Hauser
Dear Kurt and Nichole — Kurt’s mom fought valiantly and was an inspiration to us all as she faced her illness head-on. I am lucky enough to have one of the quilts she made and I will continue to treasure it along with many, many fond memories of her and her wonderful friendship with my own mother. Much love – Adrienne
All my love and deepest sympathy to all of you out west. She will be greatly missed.
David
Dear Kurt and Nicole,
Your Mother was a special person and I have and will miss her. It was such a blessing to have gotten to know her, even if it was for a such a short time.
Karen Ostbye
I will deeply miss your sweet Mom. She was a special treasure. All my love and prayers.