Darlene Roble, age 79, formerly of Harvey, ND died peacefully on June 20, 2012, at Jones Harrison Nursing home in Minneapolis, MN. Darlene was born and raised in Harvey, ND. She attended Minot State College/Trinity School of Nursing, and graduated with her nursing degree in 1954. She married Jerry Roble on February 28, 1954 in Harvey. They raised their five children in Harvey over the next several years. Darlene was a nurse at the St. Aloisious Medical Center in Harvey for more than 50 years. She loved nursing and caring for others; and practiced in the areas of OB, med/surg, clinic nursing and long-term care over the course of her career. She was a member of First Lutheran Church and was active in Ladies Aid, bible studies and circles, as a parish nurse and Befriender volunteer. She was also a member of Red Hats and Christian Women's Club in Harvey.

Darlene was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry; her mother and father, Hazel and Oscar Mathison, a sister, Gladys, and her son-in–law Greg Brombach, (Rachelle).

Darlene is survived by five children, Renae, (Lanny) Conyers of Fargo, ND, Jay Roble, (Michael Mader) of Minneapolis, MN, Craig, (DeVona) Roble of Hillsboro, KS, Rachelle Brombach of Minneapolis,MN, and Jon Roble of Georgetown, CO; 12 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; her sister, Shelley, (Gary) Eslinger, Edina, MN and their son Brett, (Jen) Eslinger, and several other nieces, nephews and cousins.

Darlene will be remembered for her gentle care giving to so many frail and ill people, and the unconditional kindness she offered to all who crossed her path. She met everyone with a heartfelt smile and open heart.

Visitation will be held at Hertz Funeral Home in Harvey ND on Monday, June 25 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Funeral services will be held at First Lutheran Church in Harvey, ND on Tuesday, June 26 at 10:30 a.m. followed by interment at Sunnyside Cemetery in Harvey, ND .

The family wishes to thank the staff at Jones Harrison for the wonderful care she received in her final months of life. Memorials are preferred to First Lutheran Church, Harvey, ND or to Jones Harrison care center in Minneapolis.