Roberta Joyce Kukas
June 17, 1923 - July 22, 2004
Obituary
Roberta Joyce Kukas passed away on July 22, 2004 after a long battle with cancer. She was 81. Roberta was born on June 17, 1923 to Ellen and Willy Hughes. She grew up on a large farm at Sunnydale located at 150th and 1st Ave. S. She attended Highline High School and graduated in 1941. She worked downtown Seattle. Roberta married George J. Kukas on March 28, 1948. He was the great love of her life. They only had a few precious years together as he passed away on May 7, 1957. She continued to work at Pacific Resin and Chemical Company for 23 years. She then worked for the Leckenby Company for 2 years until she retired. Roberta loved to travel and belonged to a travel club. She saw much of the U.S and also traveled to Norway, Denmark, Scotland, England and Hawaii. She was also active in several bowling leagues for many years. She is survived by her Aunt Essie Mateo and her Uncle James and his wife Madelon. She also has some cousins in Olympia, Texas, Montana and Arizona. She will be laid to rest next to her beloved George and her parents at BONNEY-WATSON Washington Memorial, 16445 International Blvd., SeaTac, WA 206 242-1787 on Wednesday, July 28, 2004 at 12:30 PM. The family prefers memorial contributions be made to Highine Community Hospital Foundation, 12844 Military Rd., Tukwila, WA 98168.
I’m sorry to hear of Roberta’s passing. She was a member of my staff at Pacific Resins for about 15 years. She was a good worker and was always reliable and pleasant.
I Enjoyed the few years we bowled together. Her tips always helped me out when I wasn’t doing great. She was always cheerful even if not feeling well. Going to miss her shiny smile
Roberta and I worked at a lawfirm together for a few years in the mid-80s. She was impeccably dressed with great jewelry!, smart, and good under stress, which there was! We became fast friends and had a number of outings together outside of work. Each Christmas I hang an angel she made from a pine cone on our tree. I am happy to know she is finally be back with her beloved husband, whom she missed so much. She was a wonderful woman and I am honored to have known her. :xo
God Bless you Roberta
My condolences to the family. I was a co-worker with Roberta at Pacific Resins and Chemicals for most of her 23 years there and have only the fondest memories of her great personality.
Joyce was my first cousin and we spent many good times together. Our families would get together most week-ends when us kids were growing up.
I am sure going to miss seeing you every day.Your smile always gave me such joy.I will be pictureing you up there “danceing with George” like you said…love marigene