Claire Agnes Rooks

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Claire Rooks Obituary

Rooks, Claire Agnes
of Peoria, AZ passed away peacefully on Wednesday October 13, 2010 at the age of 77. Claire was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Rooks, son Robert Rooks, her brothers Michael Fife, and William Fife, and sister Rita Maene; is survived by her sister Alma Klotz of Yeadon, PA; sons, Dennis Rooks of Phoenix, AZ, Michael Rooks (Caroline) of Peoria, AZ; grandchildren, Joseph Rooks and Jordan Rooks, Aubrey Trueb of Portland, OR, Amanda McCarthy of Topeka, Kansas and great grandchildren Jessica McCarthy, and Jordan McCarthy. Claire's compassion for helping others began when she became a volunteer with the American Red Cross as a young woman and continued throughout her whole life. She was a member of the Boy Scouts of America and was honored with the Silver Beaver award for her self sacrifice, dedication and many years of service. Claire was active in her church as a member of the Woman's Club at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church and belonged to the Living Rosary, adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and the Legion of Mary at St. Joseph's Church. Claire just celebrated 53 years as a Beta Sigma Phi sister. Sorority brought her endless happiness. Claire had a positive outlook on life and a sense of humor regardless of the circumstances. Claire's life was one of faith and love and an example for us all to live by. Claire will be graciously greeted by her family and friends in heaven. Visitation will be 7-9 PM Friday October 22, 2010 at Messinger Pinnacle Peak Mortuary, 8555 E. Pinnacle Peak Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85255. Funeral Mass will be 10 AM Saturday October 23, 2010 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 11001 N. 40th St., Phoenix, AZ 85028.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Oct. 20, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Claire Rooks

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12 Entries

joseph rooks

October 14, 2011

I still Miss you grandma! i am getting my diploma finally and getting paid to so it! love you and miss you!

Joe!
well, PVT2 Rooks

October 13, 2011

Miss you!
XO

January 27, 2011

Mom, you would be so proud! We know you would be sharing the excitement and joy we feel for Joe being sworn into the National Guard today! You always believed in him, now he believes in himself and is well on his way to success!

Joe Rooks

November 13, 2010

Well it will be one month in about a hour. I will neverforget how peacefull your llast breaths were and how you literally faught till the end. you always were the strongest peson that i know mentaly and physically. Grandma i will really miss you at thanksgiving this year, last year i brought you a plate from nanas house with abby so you could enjoy the food er had cause you werent able to come to nanas. I GOT YOUR COFFFEE RIGHT FOR ONCE!! well i am going to try and sleep. ride little horsey goin down town he hit a bump and hit the ground!:)

rest in paradise grandma!
Love your godson and grandson,
Joseph Michael Rooks.

amanda mccarthy

November 8, 2010

dear grandma, i loved u then i love you now and i will love u forever.

October 25, 2010

Goodnight Mom, Happy Angel Dreams :)

XO
Caroline

Lisa Weyer

October 25, 2010

Rooks Family:

I never had the honor of meeting Claire, however through the honor of spending time with her son Mike, daugther-in-law Caroline and grandson's Joe and Jordan, it is apparent more than ever the amazing woman and influence she was and will continue to be to her family. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you...

Dean, Linda, Madison and Dylan Guernsey

October 22, 2010

Hello Rooks family,

Thank you for sharing this wonderful person with us! Claire was always an inspiration to me (Dean) as a kid, with her never ending humor and a positive outlook on life. She had a grand laugh! I can't remember her without a smile on her face and witty verbs to make us all feel better. Later in life, when Linda and I came to AZ for the wedding with Caroline (a stellar woman), Claire shared advice with us about marital relationships that have helped us get along through 32 years of love. Priceless! Must share a funny - Years ago, when my folks had a cabin on the Oregon coast we invited Claire to come for the weekend. Linda and I arrived early and went out to walk the beach. We put a note on the unlocked door stating "Hi Claire, come on in. Stuart the liver eater is locked upstairs with his food". My parents arrived an hour later to find Claire outside near the street a bit shaken and confused. She was afraid of the encounter that she might have with the unknown mutant beast housed in the upper dwelling. My folks calmed her, explaining that it was just our grey and white neutered cat. We all got together and had a grand laugh and a festive weekend full of great food, more laughter and great fun. It hurts to loose a loved one. In this case however, I'm sure that she is in a place that is nothing less than utopia. Joe and Josh, sorry that I've not met you but I know you're good guys. Please stay close to your Mom and Dad through this hard time because I know they love you more than the world it self and they need you. Claire carved her way to Heaven and there she will rest with Joe and Bob.

Please be celebrating the legacy.

Jessica W

October 22, 2010

Grandma Claire,

Your love and compassion for people was absolutely endless. You had a smile that could bring light to any dark room. Your believe in the power of prayer was phenomenal! I am truly blessed to have been given the opportunity to have such an amazing woman in my life!!!!

I love you and I miss you. I know you will let us know when you are with us.

Please give hugs and kisses for us to everyone up there with you...

We miss you, Thank you for always always being the one that so many could count on.

Love you forever and for always.

Jessi

October 20, 2010

i miss you

Joe Rooks

October 20, 2010

GRANDMA!!!
Its something unpredictable but in the end is right i hope you had the time of your life! Thank you for all the lessons that you taught me. From locking the doors, turning off the stove, DONT OVER COOK THE ZITI, that amazing sauce that i still cant prefect like you can, and to "NEVER HAVE REGRETS FOR MY PAST HAS MADE ME WHO I AM". you were the best grandma and godmother in the world. You raised my dad the right way which intern he raised me the right way. I will do my best to live your legend but you accomplished enough for 3 people! FA SHIZZELL lol that always made me and jordan laugh! i love you so much grandma. I will never forget you and your passing made me realize all the small things that i complain and fight aboout really dont meen a thing. Faith, Family, and friends is what its all about.
By the way, i was having a really hard time with you passing and i started cleaning. i found the little prayer book which was really a dollar store picture album that you gave me and i still have all the prayer cards that we got at church! and all the note cards with prayers on them that you helped me rite! also i still have the FAMILY BIBLE that you gave me.
any way, REST IN PARADISE grandma. i mss you sooo much and love you sooo much more.

Joe

Betty Gomez

October 20, 2010

My condolences to Claire's entire family. may she rest in peace.

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