Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
BORN
1938
DIED
2019
FUNERAL HOME
Emily Roach Obituary
1938 - 2019
Emily Jane Roach "Pepper", passed away at home on October 19th, 2019. Emily was born in Caldwell, Idaho, to Ethel and Otis Bailey. She grew up in Wilder, Idaho. It was there that she met the love of her life, Robert Roach. They were married April 25th, 1953. They lived in Boise, Idaho, and raised their three children, making friends and memories along the way.
Emily ran her own business, Pepper's Pilot Car for over 50 years. She gave work to a lot of people, and never asked for compensation and that was something she was very proud of. She loved her work and enjoyed the many places she go to see, and friends she made along the way. She enjoyed horses, sewing, her flower gardens, and soups. She once said, "she never met a soup that she didn't like".
Emily was an extremely skilled seamstress. She made all of her own clothes and designed and make many beautiful dresses and outfits for her daughters, granddaughter, and their friends.
She will be truly missed. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ethel Stugart and Otis Bailey; brothers, William Bailey, Othie Bailey, Cloyed Bailey, Jim Bailey, Thomas Bailey and Otis Bailey; sisters, Daisy Bailey, Josephine Farnsworth, Marjorie Gillespy, Sadie Barker, Pearl Simmons, Hazel Anderson, Ann Chriswell, and Mae Miller. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Robert Roach; daughters, Vicki (Jim) Kibler, Joyce Sundquist; son, Robert Roach Jr., grandchildren, Sara Miller, Chanceler Sundquist, Kevin Roach, and many nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM on October 24, 2019, for close family and friends at Dry Creek Cemetery.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Emily Roach
Sponsored by The Idaho Statesman.
5 Entries
Tammy Washburn
October 25, 2019
I am so sorry for your families loss. It has been a blessing to know Pepper. We at GC will certainly miss the visits. May God Bless you all during this time and I pray your memories comfort you all.
Nancy Nagy
October 25, 2019
My condolences to all of Pepper's family and friends. Pepper was always willing to help out when I called her. She will be greatly missed and always remembered.
Andie Barrows
October 23, 2019
I had the great pleasure of working with Pepper and daughter Vicki at Nashua many years ago. Truly wonderful lady and family. Sincere condolences to all.
October 22, 2019
I never meet Pepper except over the phone when she called looking for pilot car drivers. She sounded like a wonderful woman. Will miss hearing from her.
Lorri Gonzalez-Bunn
roxana marshall
October 22, 2019
I lived with Emily and her family the summer of 1964 while I was in Business School, the whole family was a godsend to me. I have many good memories from that time.
Showing 1 - 5 of 5 results
Make a Donation
in Emily Roach's name
Memorial Events
for Emily Roach
How to support Emily's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Emily Roach's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
