Grace B. Roche

ROCHE, BEULAH GRACE ADAMS Grace to everyone, Boodah to family, passed peacefully in her home surrounded by love, early morning, October 5, 2013. She is survived by her children, Thomas Raymond Roche III, Mary Henderson, Martha Pool and Maureen Ballard; her grandchildren, Thomas and Susan Roberson, Howard and Thomas Henderson, Amy and Sarra Pool, Emeli Roche, Stanton Ballard, and her great-grandchildren, Avi Sims, Jacob, Peyton, Zach, Jason, Shaun and Olivia Grace Henderson, Thomas, Matthew, Mark and Anna Grace Roberson and Julia Grace and Katie Allen. Born July 6, 1925 and raised in Parsons, Kansas, at the age of 13 she fell madly in love with Thomas Raymond Roche Jr., and after she chased him for a few years, he finally caught her. They married January 1, 1943 in Oakland, CA. Tragically, after only 28 years of marriage; their life together was cut short by the sudden passing of Thomas in August of 1971. Now, after 42 years of waiting, Thomas' "darling Gracie" has been reunited with the absolute love of her life. Grace lived an incredible life full of love and humor. Her genuine and infectious laugh and unquestionable kindness resulted in the fact that everyone who ever met her, immediately loved her. Her patience and willingness to listen was second to none. Grace always knew exactly what to say for every and any situation. She will be sorely missed and forever loved. A visitation is scheduled for Tuesday, October 8, 2013, from 5-7pm at French - Wyoming. A graveside service will be held the following day, Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at 3pm at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. Both services are open to any who have been touched by this wonderful old soul and would like to pay their respects. FRENCH - Wyoming 7121 Wyoming Blvd NE 505-823-9400