Margaret Ann Schroeder Bobb, 63, of Frederick, CO passed into Glory at home surrounded by loved ones on March 9, 2021 after fighting the good fight. She was a positive bright light, brave warrior, and an over-comer, battling Stage IV Ovarian Cancer for 14 years. She never lost her zest for life, passion for art, and her love of reading and learning through it all.
Margaret, lovingly referred to as MegAnn, and near the end of her life, “Gramma B”, was born on June 12, 1957 to Mr. and Mrs. Gerard and Annie Jeroline Schroeder in rural New Orleans, LA. She graduated from Riverdale H.S. in Jefferson, LA in 1975.
She graduated with an Associate of Arts Degree from East Texas Baptist University in 1979. In college, she had a heart for missions and served as a summer missionary to Rock Hill, S. Carolina in 1977. She also served as a summer missionary in Uptown Chicago in 1978. Margaret participated in the Baptist Student Union Puppet Ministry while attending college, and went on several spring break mission trips with the Baptist Student Union of ETBU.
Margaret bravely served in the USAF from Feb 1, 1981 thru June 15, 1983, stateside, during the Lebanon Grenada Conflict. She earned an Expert Marksmanship ribbon while in Basic Training at Lackland AFB in San Antonio, TX. She was assigned to the Air Weather Service, at Headquarters, Air Force Global Weather Central, at Offutt AFB. Margaret worked at the Space Systems Environmental Support Branch and also served in the Special Projects Unit. She and her unit received medals for Meritorious Achievement in getting the troops with boots on the ground safely home during a covert operation and was a life-time member of the Air Weather Association.
Margaret married 2nd Lieutenant William Richard Bobb, USAF, on Jan 6, 1982 and they had two children. She was a beloved wife and mother. She excitedly became a grandmother of two in the final weeks of her life whom she adored.
Margaret loved the Lord, believed in the power of prayer, and faithfully served in the areas of: Nursery, Children’s Sunday School teacher, Children’s Choir Director, Women’s Bible Study Leader, and she sang in various church and college choirs for over 50 years as a soloist, ensemble member, and choir member.
She volunteered in the elementary public school system and also volunteered in Boy Scouts as a Cub Scout Den Mother. She then served on the Cub Scout Pack Committee and worked as a bank teller in Longmont, Colorado for 8 ½ years.
Patriotism was very important to, and something Margaret was very passionate about; she was an active member of the Longs Peak Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution where she was Chairman of the Veterans Service Committee and Chairman of the American Heritage Committee. She served as Historian of the American Legion Post 32, Longmont, Colorado, and also as Historian of Post 32’s Honor Guard. She was a dual member of the American Legion and the American Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary.
Margaret was an accomplished artist who showed, sold, and donated many of her works. She served as Vice-President of the Longmont Artists’ Guild and then remained a member. She was also a member of these professional artist associations: The Boulder Artist Association, the Cultural Arts Center of Estes Park, and the American Impressionist Society.
She wholeheartedly loved her family, friends, church, travel, photography, scrap-booking, playing games of all kinds, quilting, cross-stitch, nature, and the performing arts. Her two grand-pups brought her joy. She loved going to Rockies’ Baseball games until Nolan Arenado was traded, she then named herself a Cardinals fan. She enjoyed watching Saints and Broncos football and playing tennis until a shoulder injury prevented her from doing so. She was an accomplished cook as well. She loved hiking in Rocky Mountain National Park, funny movies, and a good joke.
Margaret is survived by her husband, William Richard Bobb and children Darryl Richard Bobb (Kaelyn Rebecca Crew Bobb) and Jennifer Elizabeth Bobb Roberts (Jacob Montana Roberts). Grandchildren Irys Hope and Roland Samuel; Mother Annie Jeroline Herrin. Step-Mother Dorothy Bingham Schroeder; Sister Sandra Faye Schroeder Hutchinson; Step-sisters Laura O’Neill, Phyllis Sample, Shirley Ann Godwin, and Brenda McDaniel; Nephew Eric Schroeder Hutchinson and Niece Rose Anna Hutchinson and many beloved aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
Margaret is preceded in death by her father, Gerard Schroeder, Jr.; step-brother, Daniel Herrin and her step-father, Shirley E. Herrin.
Arrangements are being handled by Howe Mortuary in Longmont, CO. Service for immediate family will be held Thursday, March 18. Private burial will follow at Fort Logan National Cemetery.
The Celebration of Life Memorial Service that was to be held on June 12, 2021 has been postponed until late August. Please check back for updated service information.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to Samaritan’s Purse.
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