Wendy Roper Obituary
Wendy was born Dec. 11, 1954, in Chicago and raised in Tooele, Utah. She was a graduate of Tooele High School where she was active in student government and band. She attended Brigham Young University and earned a bachelor of science degree in zoology.
Wendy worked as a substitute teacher in the Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District. She enjoyed working with youth through church programs. She was an avid horticulturist and decorated her home with numerous plants. She was an avid reader and belonged to a local book club. She also loved to travel, especially to Europe.
Wendy married ElRay Roper Dec. 22, 1976. She is survived by her husband; daughter and son-in-law, Maren and Lance Madsen; grandson, Spencer Madsen; sons, Kyle Roper and Kevin Roper; father, Dr. John L. Burgoyne and his wife, Nancy; sisters and brothers-in-law, Heidi and Doug Weitzel and Lisa and David Chipman; sister-in-law, Leslie (Gary) Burgoyne; and brothers, Dale Burgoyne and Neil Burgoyne.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Regina Burgoyne, and brother, Gary Burgoyne.
Visitation will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. followed by a funeral at 11:00 a.m. Friday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Chapel, 2700 Camrose Ave., Fairfield.
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Sandra Aronson
May 19, 2004
From half way around the world, I want to add my greeting, in sorrow. I didn't know Wendy, but I did know her mother, Regina. From the descriptions here of her personality, she must have been much like her wonderful mother, my Aunt. May the whole family gather around the indestructable memory of a beautiful person.
Jim Dorigatti
May 10, 2004
We are sad to hear of your loss. ElRay and Wendy are wonderful people, and we'll miss Wendy.
Nancy Brown
May 6, 2004
I have many fond memories of Wendy as we served together at Girl's Camp in the deep woods of North Carolina. I will always remember her smile and laughter. She brightened up the entire room when she entered. My best wishes to her family in this time of sorrow.
Dennis & Loretta Eggett
May 6, 2004
What good memories we have of both ElRay and Wendy from our years of living near them in North Carolina. The memory of Wendy will always be an inspiration to me because of her up beat, happy personality. She was such an easy person to be around with such an infectious laugh!
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James Fawson
May 5, 2004
So sorry for you loss. I enjoyed working with both ElRay and Wendy when I worked with the Second Ward.
Darlene White
May 5, 2004
I worked with Wendy for many years at the Solano Athletic Club in the childcare room. I always enjoyed talking & laughing with Wendy about all kinds of things. I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts & prayers are with your family.
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Darlene White
Glenda Zahradka
May 5, 2004
I knew Wendy from FSUSD. I worked at Laurel Creek School. she was one of my favorite subs. Always happy. I also was in baseball with ElRay, so I knew them well at that time. I'm so very sorry to hear that such a wonderful, happy soul has left us, but she will be peaceful wherever she is and everyone will enjoy her wonderful smile and positive attitude.
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