Katharine A. Roe

Age 97 Of Sunfish Lake, MN Passed away peacefully at her home on March 23, 2012. Preceded in death by her husband, John ("Jack") H. Roe, Jr.; sons John H Roe, III and James B. Roe; brothers Robert Angell and Richard Angell; her parents, Frederick and Elizabeth Angell; and her great grandchild, Caitrin Roe. She is survived by son Tom (Margaret) of Minnetonka; son Bill (Betsy) of Sarasota, FL.; daughter Kathy Cross (Tonny) of Wilsall, MT.; 15 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, and 2 great great grandchildren. Katharine, better known as "Tinker", was born on October 1, 1914 in Oak Park, IL. , but grew up and lived her life in St. Paul. She graduated from Summit School and Carleton College, and completed graduate studies for social work at the University of Minnesota. Tinker and her husband, Jack, raised their family at their home on Sunfish Lake. After her husband passed away in 1972, Tinker built a home on an adjoining piece of property and carried on with her social work. Besides her devotion to her growing and extended family, Tinker is remembered for her many athletic activities (golf, tennis, skiing, hunting-and even a little ice hockey ), her support of community programs, her love of travel ,good music, reading, gardening and golden retrievers , her commitment to her alma mater, Carleton College, and her interest in public affairs. Special thanks are extended by the family to Tinker's wonderful caregivers, Carla, Karin, Nancy, Sue, Patti and Susan, who provided such skillful and compassionate care to her. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 28, 2012 at 2 pm at St. John the Evangelist Episcopal Church, 60 Kent Street., St. Paul, MN. Memorials are preferred to Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly, 265 Oneida St., St. Paul, MN 55102 and the Neighborhood House, 179 Robie St. E., St. Paul, MN 55107. 651-222-3220