Roberta Lynn Fanberg

Robbi Lynn Hazlett Fanberg was born on February 12th, 1955 to John and Mary Hazlett. She passed into the presence of our Lord on July 11th, 2017 after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Robbi was raised on the mission field of Irian Jaya, Indonesia and attended high school at Dalat School in Panang, Malasia. She studied at Saint Paul Bible College (Crown College) where she met her husband Chuck. She studied Nursing at Ramsey Community College and worked as a Registered Nurse for 10 years at St. Joseph's hospital in St. Paul. She later completed her Bachelor's degree at Crown College, and a Master's degree in Pastoral Care at Bethel Seminary. In 1988, along with her husband Chuck and two sons, Ryan and Drew, the Fanberg family began missionary service with the Christian and Missionary Alliance in Venezuela. While serving in Venezuela, Robbi gave birth to her daughter, Melanie. Together they served for four years church planting in Venezuela followed by ministry in Trujillo, Peru where they served 10 years. In Trujillo, she served in church planting doing ministries of music, youth ministry, and as a seminary professor. In 2001 she was an integral team member in the plant of the America Sur Alliance Church, serving as the wife of the lead pastor in ministries of music, counselling, and discipleship. Robbi was one of the last Spanish ministry missionaries to serve with The Alliance in Peru prior to the mission completing its work in that country. In 2006, along with her husband Chuck, she transferred to the country of Costa Rica to work in Church Development in Central America. Robbi's heart was dedicated to seeing churches planted in places where the message of Jesus was most needed. This passion brought Chuck and Robbi to the city of Escazu, a suburb of San Jose, which was the home of the most affluent but unchurched people of the country. To build personal relationships in this difficult area, Robbi followed God's leading to open a coffee shop as a point of contact with the community. Robbi named the coffee shop Dulce Refugio, which means "The Sweet Refuge." The ambiance of Dulce Refugio reflected the elegance and warmth of Robbi's character. It was a place where people saw Robbi's love for Jesus and for them. Robbi's battle with cancer began early in 2014 when she was diagnosed with Stage IV Lung cancer. This was a shocking diagnosis for one who had never smoked. Robbi battled valiantly because she loved life, loved her family, and loved the Lord. Her desire was to return to ministry in Costa Rica. As a cancer patient, her life was a testimony of faith in God and love for others. She recognized that the number of her days was in God's hands, and she lived daily with the confidence that she someday be in God's presence. Her greatest joys were spending time with her 3 children and their spouses, and her 4 grandchildren. She is survived by Chuck, her loving husband of 40 years; her son Ryan and wife Nikki with their children, Jordan and Addison; her son Drew and his wife Alissa with their children Kya and Devin; and her daughter Melanie Schultz with her husband Joel. She took great joy in seeing her children grow up to be successful and God loving, and marry spouses of the same character. She is also survived by her parents, John and Mary Hazlett and her brother Brad with his wife, Joyce; along with many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. As a way to praise God for each breath of life, during her last year she played the flute on the worship team at the River of Life Church, where she was a long-time member. Robbi lived a life that reflected God's love to all that she met. She touched the lives of thousands around the world as a friend, servant, and mentor. She leaves behind a legacy of faithfulness to God and now rejoices in the presence of her Heavenly Father. Robbi is greatly missed by those she leaves behind. Visitation 1 - 4 PM Sunday, July 16th at HOLCOMB-HENRY-BOOM-PURCELL Funeral Home, 515 Hwy 96 West at Mackubin, Shoreview, MN Funeral Service will be held 3 PM Monday, July 17th at Rose Hill Alliance Church, 2105 Roselawn Ave. West, Roseville, MN (visitation 1 hour prior at church). Reception to follow at Church.

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Roberta Lynn Fanberg

February 12, 1955 - July 11, 2017

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Roberta Lynn Fanberg

February 12, 1955 - July 11, 2017

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