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Barbara Roe Obituary
August 25, 1949 - August 23, 2011
Resident of San Lorenzo
Barbara Lynn Roe passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family after an eleven year battle with cancer. She was 61 years old. Born in Oakland, CA on August 25, 1949, Barbara was dedicated to her church and community activities and will be missed by many. She gave everyone who was a part of her life a positive outlook each day. To quote Barb, "God has a better plan for me". Barbara is survived by her loving mother, Beverly Jessen, brother, James Jessen, PHD, and her devoted children, David, James, Patricia, Linda and Julie. She will always be remembered by her 17 grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren, along with too
many friends to mention. She was preceded in death by her father, Sigfred Jessen and her husband Greg,whom
she now joins in Heaven. Visitation for Barbara will be held on Sunday, August 28th from Noon to 5 pm at
Grissom's Chapel Mortuary, 267 E. Lewelling Blvd., San Lorenzo. A vigil service will be held at 3 pm on Sunday. A funeral Mass will be held on Monday, August 29th at 10 am at St. John's Catholic Church, 264 E. Lewelling Blvd., San Lorenzo. She will be laid to rest at Chapel of the Chimes Cemetery in Hayward.
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Memories and Condolences
for Barbara Roe
Diane J. Pierceall
August 19, 2023
Think of you often my dear friend. Miss you and your calls and our lunches. R I P.
Anna Lopez
September 1, 2011
The sun shines just as bright
The moon glowes just as long
The rain falls just a bit softer
The wind kisses just a bit more
All the comfort of those who share in today
Still I miss you my dear friend
... for Barbara
August 29, 2011
I am so shocked and sorry to learn of this. I did know Barbara and she lived 2 doors away form my parents in the Dutro's old house. I had been living in Oregon since 1975 so did not know Barbara until my father became ill. Barbara was a real saint in visiting my parents, looking in on them and keeping my sister and me informed. She had lost her own husband to prostate cancer just a year earlier. After my mother moved to Pleasanton to be closer to my sister and her family Barbara continued to stay in touch and even came out and had lunch with my mom several times. I think Barbara was younger than I am and appeared in very good health. I wonder what happened?
Thanks for sharing. I will let my sister know too.
Patty (Beresford, Oregon)
Fred Reichmuth
August 26, 2011
Having worked with Barbara for 25 years we became great friends.Enjoyed many fun outings with the Roe family.You will always have a special place in my heart.We will all miss your smile,strenth,and understanding.
Anna Lopez
August 26, 2011
Barbara always enjoyed sharing the little stories of her family that brought a smile to those she shared them with. I miss you laughter and know you are with your husband watching over your family that is so precious to you. I will miss you my friend.
Dynita Phillips
August 26, 2011
Barbara was a great friend in High School. I am so sorry for your loss but she is at peace now with God. I was so glad to see her last year at the picnic in Alameda. She will be missed by all.
Marie Reichmuth-Shirley
August 26, 2011
Memories of Barbara will always remain in our hearts. She delivered a beautiful eulogy for our Father 6 years ago, out of the goodness of her heart. It meant so much to our family to have her speak, and she did so very willingly.
Her smile and positive attitude brought happiness to all whom she touched.
Many blessings go out to her family.
God Bless—The Reichmuth Family
Barrie (Dunn) Minadeo Knutson
August 26, 2011
Dearest Barb, you will be missed greatly by your SLHS Class of 67 classmates. You were wonderful about organizing and keeping tabs on so many classmates. The events and reunions were always the best. I remember you from high school as being bright, active and always had a smile for everyone. May the light of our Lord be shining on you as you stand by his side. May He hold your family in his hand during this time of loss. My deepest sympathies to your mother, brother, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Diane Tavares-Pierceall
August 26, 2011
My deepest sympathies to the entire Roe family.My heart weights heavy at the loss of a very Dear Friend .....I will MISS You and Your Smile .....our lunches together, our movie dates,and visiting.
I am so sad that you are gone,my tears I cry are for you I will miss you forever,and now as we continue our journey, Please watch over me.
GOD definately needed another Angel at His side so He picked you. RIP my Dear Friend. You will be in my heart forever.
Ki Ki Boone
August 25, 2011
Patty and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. I did not know her but she sounds like she touched a lot of people.She is not in any more pain and she is with the Good Lord above. My prayers are with all of you at this time. God Bless.
Lindy Brandon Silva
August 25, 2011
You will always be Mrs. Roe. I remember the day when you said I could call you Barbara. I still cant call you Barbara! You will ALWAYS be Mrs. Roe! Thank you for all your years as a Camp Fire leader, mentor, role model and best of all a friend! You were simply the best! No other words can descripe you. I now know I have one more angel in heaven and mom looking down upon my family and me.
To the Roe Family.... I am so sorry for your loss ... I understand the loss of a mom. Please remember her smile, laughter and love!
~ Lindy
christina roe
August 25, 2011
nana words can never describe how much i miss you or how thankful i am for everything you have done for me these past 27 years you never gave up on me even when everyone else did and never judged me for any of the bad things i did in my life you had faith in me and helped me want to be a better person. you are and forever will be the strongest person i know and made me want to be a better person. you became the mother figure in my life instead of grandma and i am so blessed to have been able to have the close relationship we had. I talked to you about everything in my life good or bad and you were always there to listen and give advice. i am also so grateful that my daughters were able to spend as much time as they did with you and you were able to be there to help amanda through such a scary time in her life, through your experiences you were able to help her understand what was going on with her in ways i would have never been able to. i know that even though you are no longer here with us you will forever be watching over us i love you and happy birthday from me,amanda,ashley,and alexis
Patricia Roe
August 25, 2011
mom i miss u so much words cant explain.today i am hurting even more cause its your birthday and you are not here.HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM!!!!!!
LOVE YOUR DAUGHTER PATRICIA
Veronica Arrizon
August 25, 2011
Words cannot express the love and admiration I have for you Mrs. Roe. You have been a wonderful "second mom", mentor, and friend. I am thankful for the times we shared together. You were always there for me and I will miss you terribly. Today, on your birthday, and everyday, I will think of you and remember the positive influence you were in my life. I love you! Veronica
Dora Zataray
August 25, 2011
I am thinking of my friend barbara who I met 31 years ago her husband greg let me and my family move in with them while she was on vacation so she was not ware we where living there until she came home and founds us there but barbara being the person that she was make room for us and we live with them almost 3 years she and her family make us feel welcome and I will for ever be gratefully for that. I love you barbara and you will be in my heart for ever. I'm sure you are doing the same in heaven.
Pat Chiapetto
August 25, 2011
I am thinking about you on your Birthday, today. I will miss you so much, Barbara. You have been such a special friend to me for so many years. I will especially miss you sitting in the front pew with me at 7:30am Mass every Sunday. You were a great person and I know you have gotten a high place in Heaven. I can't thank you enough for taking care of my house when I was away. You always did such a good job sorting that mail for me! Yes, I will truly miss you, Barbara, for so many reasons.
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