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FLOYD LEWIS ROE
May 20, 1941 ~ February 22, 2013
Floyd Lewis Roe was born May 20, 1941 in Laramie, Wyoming to Kenneth and Phyllis Roe. He passed away quietly, February 22, 2013, at home with his wife and kids by his side.
Floyd spent 20 years in the US Navy earning numerous awards and commendations, and during the Vietnam War he earned a Bronze Star. Floyd retired from the Navy in 1977, after that he was a machinist, house painter, and a loving family man.
Floyd met Rae in 1985 and helped raise Shiela, Tracy and Sony. He married Rae August 12, 1995 and was a wonderful husband and father.
Floyd is survived by his wife, Rae; his children, Shiela Laukala (Randy), Tracy Whitman (Kathy), Sonya Varin (Tim); a brother, Donald Roe; and five grandchildren, Brandon, Tyler, Jordan, Joshua, and Gabriel; and of course his two favorite pups, Chewy and Pixie.
Viewing will be Thursday, February 28, 2013 at Evergreen Memorial Gardens from 12:30 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral service with Military honors will be Friday, March 1, 2013 at 9:30 a.m. at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland, Oregon.
Please sign Floyd's Guest Book at www.columbian.com/obits.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
It's now 8 years since you've been gone. I still miss you lots. It's hard being alone with no one to talk to except Phoebe.... she doesn't talk back.... unless she's hungry. haha
I talk to my Father in Heaven a lot Love you still. Rae
Rae Roe
Spouse
February 22, 2021
Its been Seven years and I still miss you. I know you are loving our puppies. I think about you all the time. :-)
Rae Roe
Spouse
February 21, 2019
Everything I see & do reminds me of you and the things we did together. Remembering you with LOVE.
Infinity.
Easter is coming...gotta color eggs by my self :-(
April 10, 2014
I think of you all the time! Driving down the road, sitting here watching tv. Working...You pop into my mind! I know your with me!! I miss you so much!! I love you dad!
tracy
March 25, 2014
Rae Roe
March 23, 2014
I still miss you terribly...even a year later.
Rae Roe
March 22, 2014
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Have happy memories in your heart on your special day my dear friend.I sure do miss his sweet smile.I love you sis
Cheryl
August 12, 2013
Happy 18th Anniversary to us. I miss you.
We should be going out to dinner tonight. Infinity my love.
Rae
August 11, 2013
I love you and miss you Floydybaby! I'm grateful you were in my life for so long.
Mom, I love you and we are here for you.
Sony
April 22, 2013
Remembering the "Good Ole Days" with you guys. Save us a spot Floyd :)
Love & Blessing
Carl & Sheila Bevard
Carl & Sheila Bevard
April 20, 2013
Rae I am so sorry for your loss.. You guys were so cute and he loved you so very much. I miss and love you!! I think of you often... Hugs to you and the puppies.
Reese Ravendale
April 20, 2013
I still miss you terribly!! So do Chewy & Pixie. Give Missy some puppy kisses for us.
Infinity
April 20, 2013
Rae, Sony, Tracy and Sheila,
We're so sorry for your loss. Floyd was a great guy and will be missed by many. May all the great memories of your time with him carry you through this difficult time.
Alison Dolder
March 3, 2013
Love you Floyd! We miss you so much already! Thank you for all you've done for me and my family over the years! We were truley blessed to have you as a father and friend! Glad your no longer in pain! All our Love Shiela Randy Brandon Jordan and Josh! <3
March 3, 2013
So, so sorry for the loss of this really nice guy. Our hearts and prayers go out to Sissy and family.
Pat Ankeny
March 3, 2013
Oh,my where do I begin, I knew both floyd and donnie way back when i was a very small little girl.My mother and his mother were best friends. I loved her as much or more than my own mother. Floyd never paid much attention to me, but, I always adored him and donnie. they thought I was just alittle pest, im sure. Ill miss you floyd, and I no, you are with philly now, and you both have so much to talk about. Im sorry I missed you the times you came to fat daves , Fly with the Angels my friend!Your Home now!
Darla Schlegel, Roberts
February 28, 2013
will miss you floyd such a great man our prays are with you and your family
bob &vickie williams
February 28, 2013
I will miss this very special man. Floyd played a good game of pool but every now and then he would let me win I think he felt bad I can't play pool with out it being a marathon but when he wanted to he would win I"ll miss seeing him at meat shoot but I know he will be there in spirit. Love to the Roe family thought and prays are with you
Jody McCarthy
February 28, 2013
Ann Taylor
February 28, 2013
I miss my father so much! I love you Floyd! A part of me is gone now and I feel it deeply! I'm here for you mom! I love you! Tracy
February 28, 2013
What I remember about Floyd, was a person with a great and friendly smile that made you feel warm. Thanks for the smile Floyd. Rae, my Sincere thoughts are with you and your family.Love Louise
February 28, 2013
Sissy you are in our hearts and prayer to you and your family. Floyd was an incredible man. He has gone to collect his Silver Wings
Jay and Mary Webster
February 27, 2013
Floyd is already deeply missed. The best and nicest man I have EVER had the priveledge of knowing and loving. Raider games will never be the same without him. He is now reunited with his dog Missy. I know she has missed him. My prayers are with you Sissy and family. You know if you need anything, Ray and I are here for you all. All my love
Ruby Atwood
February 27, 2013
Rae(Sis)and family,
I am so sorry for your loss.Floyd was such a wonderful man.Always there to help his friends and family.He was one of the nicest guys I have ever had the privilege of knowing.He truely will be missed.My thoughts and prayers are with you now and always.Love,Cheryl
February 27, 2013
Infinity!!!!
Rae (Sissy)
February 27, 2013
Floydybaby, you will missed so much. I love you! Mom, I'm so sorry for the loss of your best friend. Lots of hugs and kisses!! Love you more... Sony, Tim and Gabriel
February 27, 2013
We are going to really miss THE MAYOR of Orchards.He always kept an eye on us, the coffee guys, and kept us straight in the mornings. MISS YA REST IN PEACE. Jack and Kay Tarpley
February 27, 2013
My deepest and most sincere sympathy goes out to Sissy (The Mrs. Roe) and Family. May God Bless.
Floyd and I had many, many good times together and I cherish every moment of them.
Rest in peace my Friend, Rest in Peace.
Gary & Sally
Gary Burgess
February 27, 2013
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