Patricia Barnes

She was born on October 28th, 1929 to Arthur George Roemer and Leoba Sharper Roemer in San Antonio. She is preceded by sisters Jerry Traugott, and Margaret Sueltenfuss.

Her descendants are Children: Hollie Annette Berry, Christine Bowren, Colleen Yekani Zaree, and Robert (Shirley) Barnes, Kathleen (Tom) Jakubowski. Grandchildren: Bianca Berry, George Pulliam, Tina (Jason) Degge, Cassandra Zaree, Sdjad Zaree (Jackie), Robert II (Becky) Barnes, Lindsay and Caitlin Barnes, Robert DeBruyn (Georgia), Christopher DeBruyn (Caylee). Seventh generation Texans: Great Grandchildren: Demetri and Demi DeBruyn, Lilah, Liam, and Leora Yekani Zaree, Isabella Barnes. Numerous nieces and nephews. Friend: Janice Walton (and sister-in-law).

She attended Our Lady of the Lake Elementary where she met lifelong friends: Jennita Poston, Phyllis Lutz, and Maxine Bordelon. She attended Thomas Jefferson High School where she was captain of the nationally acclaimed Lassos. She also attended Incarnate Word College and The University of Texas. Patricia taught third grade at Sacred Heart Academy. She never gave a grade lower than a C. She said, “There are many kinds of intelligence. Why destroy a person’s life long ego with a low grade in book learning?”

Throughout her life she had many interesting occupations. She worked as a Manager at Express News in San Antonio; a real estate broker, and she was an owner of a cake shop. Patricia, also known as P’lar, had a love of genealogy and passing down stories about her interesting ancestors. Her great grandfather, Ludwig Blenker, was the leader of the 1848 Revolution in Germany. When he immigrated to America, he became a General in the Union Army and developed a friendship with Abraham Lincoln.

Her father, Arthur Roemer, joined the Merchant Marines when he was sixteen. He was wounded in the Boer War. Later, he railroaded in Mexico. His trains were often commandeered by Pancho Villa. Patricia had a lifelong love of knowledge. She also believed that all are equal in the eyes of God. This was her keystone.

Patricia passed peacefully in her sleep, just as she wanted. She knew God and had faith in all of his plans. She was deeply loved and will be profoundly missed by her family, friends, and all who knew her. Her infectious laugh, smile, wit and sense of humor will live on in our memories.

Services are as follows:

Thursday, June 23, 2016 5:00pm-8:00pm

Viewing and Rosary at Brookside Funeral Home, 13747 Eastex Freeway, Houston, Texas 77039

Friday, June 24, 2016 11:00am-2:00pm

Funeral at Saint Mary Magdalene Catholic Church, 527 South Houston Avenue, Humble, Texas 77338

Processional to Mausoleum-side service at Brookside Cemetery

Lunch to follow at St. Mary Magdalene Fellowship Hall

*In lieu of flowers the family suggests that you consider a donation to one of her favorite charities, The Smile Train, a link to her memorial donation sight follows: http://support.smiletrain.org/site/TR/communityfundraising11202013/General?px=3874996&pg=personal&fr_id=1260