Ina Claire Roof

1932 - 2012

Ina Claire Roof obituary, 1932-2012, Fort Wayne, IN

BORN

1932

DIED

2012

FUNERAL HOME

Hockemeyer & Miller Funeral Home

6131 St Joe Road

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Ina Roof Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 15, 2012.

INA CLAIRE ROOF, 79, of Fort Wayne, died on Monday, Feb. 13, 2012, at The Towne House Retirement Center. Born in Winchester, Ind., she was a daughter of the late Herschel and Eva Baird. She worked for Fort Wayne Community Schools (Kekionga Middle School and Elmhurst High School) for 28 years. She was a member of Waynedale United Methodist Church. Surviving are daughters, Debra (Jose Luis Gonzalez-Moreno) Roof of Madrid, Spain and Karen (Ron) McClure of Fort Wayne; grandsons, Michael Dean (Shannon) McClure and Matthew Foster McClure, both of Fort Wayne and Alvaro Gonzalez-Roof of Madrid, Spain; great-granddaughters, Jaden Claire McClure and Taylor Maxine McClure; and sisters, JoAnn King of Dayton, Ohio and Nancy Santon of Foster City, Calif. She was also preceded in death by her husband, K. Dean Roof, in 2003. Funeral service is 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17, 2012, at Hockemeyer & Miller Funeral Home, 6131 St. Joe Road, Fort Wayne, with calling one hour prior. Calling also from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012, at the funeral home. Burial in Greenlawn Memorial Park. Preferred memorials to Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana or The Towne House Retirement Center. www.hockemeyermillerfh.com

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March 3, 2012

God bless your soul, Cousin. I know you're in heaven. Say Hello to Aunt Eva for me. Love, Jane Pingry Johnson, Indianapolis, IN

February 22, 2012

Janie Grose

Tell Dean hi. I am sure there is a celebration in heaven. She will be missed, such a lovely lady. Russ and I are in Florida and are sad that we will not be able to attend services. Thoughts and prayers for all of you.

February 20, 2012

David Kandel

To Debra -- from a voice in your distant past . . . years at DeKalb Eastern / EHS. A note to inform that you are lifted in thought and prayer. May your family be comforted with peace from the Divine One above . . . may you celebrate loving memories of "Mom" now and always.

February 17, 2012

Sending deepest sympathy to Ina's family. Remembering how Ina could light up a room with her laughter, her smiles, ( and yes) her stories. What a lady !!
May she rest in peace.

Delores Banks (Springfield, Ohio)

February 16, 2012

MY PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF INA'S FAMILY,
I HAD THE GREAT PLEASURE OF WORKING WITH INA AT ELMHURST FOR MANY YEARS. SHE WAS ONE OF MY FAVORITE PEOPLE THERE. SHE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED.
WITH LOVE,
VICKI VAUGHN

February 16, 2012

I wanted to first express how thankful I am that I was able to spend time, the last few months, getting to know and love Ina and her/ "my" wonderful family. She was such a blessing to ALL of us at T.H. and brought laughter and smiles to myself and others, daily. Wishing you all blessings and comfort, as you fondly remember and celebrate such a wonderful life!!
Love,
Sara K.

February 16, 2012

Sandy Fulton

Karen and Deb-So very sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. She was such a joyful person and so much fun to work with at Elmhurst. To this day when I hear Old Time Rock and Roll I think of your Mom and Derb. When that song came on at school the 3 of us were out of our chairs and singing and smiling.
Many thoughts and prayers are coming your way as you go through this difficult time.

February 16, 2012

Arland Reinhard

To Karen and family -- So sorry to learn of your Mother's passing, but how wonderful to celebrate the life of my friend and colleague who leaves behind an awesome legacy of touching the lives of every person she met. My days at Elmhurst were richer because of her smile, sense of humor, and encouraging words. She was one of a kind. This world would be a better place if there were more Ina Roofs. She was one classy lady. I'm sending an email hug your way. God bless.

February 15, 2012

Shari & Dave Ray

To The Ina Roof Family -- I will never forget the kindness that Mrs. Roof extended to so many people (and kids) that she had contact with while at Elmhurst High School. She used to live down the street from us on Old Trail Road and she always had a smile for everyone. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.

February 15, 2012

D.C. Krawczyk

My thoughts are with your family.

February 15, 2012

linda Carson

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

February 15, 2012

lyndsay legel

sending you love from spain, deb. thinking of you and your family now more than ever.
love!
lyndsay

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