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1924
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2021
Barbara Roek Obituary
3/24/24 - 2/13/21
Barbara was born near Fresno CA to Irene and Frank Cassell. Barbara and her family lived in several locations before settling in Stockton when she was 14.
She was active with the first Presbyterian church and remained active her entire life. This is where she met Jay, her future husband.
Barbara and Jay were married 4/10/1943 in Logan, Utah while Jay was stationed there. During the war they were stationed in several locations including San Francisco, San Diego and New York. After Jay was discharge from the navy, they made their home in Stockton CA.
Barbara and Jay had three daughters. Sylvia their favorite oldest daughter, Laurie their favorite middle daughter and Marsha their favorite youngest daughter and one son in law Roger. She had 5 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, and one great great granddaughter.
In addition to loving her family, her church, and her church family; she was also a volunteer for 41 years at Dameron Hospital.
She loved to sew. Her daughters never went to school in a store bought dress. She made doll clothes, and loved to knit and needle point.
Barbara was preceded in death by her brother Jack Cassell, her sister June Cassell Ramos and her husband of 69 years Jay.
A memorial service for Barbara is being held at First Presbyterian Church, 31 E Vine St. Stockton CA on 3/6/2021 at 10:00 am.
In lieu of flowers please donate to your favorite charity, or First Presbyterian church.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Barbara Roek
5 Entries
Stephanie Watt
February 18, 2023
A woman to be remembered. She was very thoughtful and always thought of others before herself. She was very humble. She definitely held family first and that has translated down to her family who is continuing the traditions.
Karen and Reg Beck
March 2, 2021
So sorry for your loss, your mom was a real special person. We have lots of memories with our families. Love and hugs....
Reg and Karen (Ward) Beck
March 2, 2021
Jennifer Gianelli Trotter
February 27, 2021
Sylvia & Family,
My prayers are with you during this difficult time. I remember your mother fondly. Sending lots of love.
Jennifer Gianelli-Trotter
Stephanie Watt
February 25, 2021
She was very kind and considerate. After losing Kristen she always kept sending me cards with words of encouragement. She will be missed.
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