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Barbara Roer Obituary
87, of Phoenix, passed away on April 13, 2011. She was born to the late Edward Bennett Wilson and Nelly Cox Wilson in Tulsa Oklahoma. Barbara moved to Phoenix from Riverside, CA., and married John Moore in 1947. She married Bernard Roer, long time owner of Roer Bird Farm, in 1962. Barbara was a tribal member of the Comanche Nation and the Charter President of the Arizona chapter of the North American Indian Women's Association. Barbara's soft spoken demeanor and resilient spirit was an inspiration to all who knew her. She will be deeply missed. Barbara is preceded in death by her first husband, John Luther Moore, her second husband, Bernard Edward Roer, her daughter, Johanna Brown, grandson Aaron Robb, and great-grandson Benjamin Colyar. She is survived by her sister Nell Haish of Lake Jackson, Texas and eight children: Teri Williams, Deborah Ruddock, Lorraine Mowder, John Moore, David Moore, Angie Yare, Catherine Roer and Rachael Roer Marcus. She is also survived by 21 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 18, 2011, visitation 10-11 with services starting at 11 am at A. L. Moore Grimshaw Bethany Chapel 710 W. Bethany Home Road, Phoenix. Interment to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, 10045 West Thomas Road, Avondale, Az. Memorials almoore-grimshaw.com
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for Barbara Roer
Sonya Griffy
April 7, 2012
grandma, I'm sure you and my mom have found each other, she followed soon after you, forever missing and loving you both. P.s. take care of all our babies up there.
April 27, 2011
I remember visiting your home and how much I enjoyed the whole family! You were very sweet and gracious. I went to school with Teri, we were best friends in high school. You will missed.
Cheryl Martin , Prescott
Greg Howard
April 19, 2011
I recall Mrs. Roer as a kind and gentle and very intelligent person. She made you feel comfortable being around her and very interesting to talk about a number of topics. I know she will be a big loss to the family but knowing she is one to mimic will be a memory to keep forever.
Patrick Leonard
April 18, 2011
you will be deeply missed by all of us and it was a great privilege growing up being the last veteran working at Roer's bird farm
Sonya Griffy
April 18, 2011
Dear Grandma, I loved that you called me your secret sister. I enjoyed spending time with you and cooking for you, I will miss the many stories you shared with me, you are truly missed, we will see each other again. We love you. Your secret sister
Christy Bullock
April 17, 2011
I love you Grandma and will always miss you. Thank you for the gentle ways you taught me some lifes lessons and for our private talks we had when Grandpa was out of town on business trips. I have a lifetime of memories to cherish in my heart. Give my Benjamin a kiss for me and tell him how much I miss him. It will be such a wonderful day when we are all able to see each other again.
Elizabeth Earl
April 17, 2011
"We love and miss you, Grandma. We will see you on the other side." Elizabeth an David Earl and family
Alicia Heaster
April 15, 2011
We love you Grandma
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