Barbara Bernadette Roper

Our beloved Barbara Roper, 82, passed away at her home in Grand Prairie, TX, on February 20, 2021. She was born into a Catholic, Polish-American family on April 22, 1938, in Chicago, IL, to Mary (Pyrek) and Edward Nazimek, followed by sister Louise and brother Eddie Jr.

Barbara is preceded in death by her husband, Samuel V. Roper, sister, Louise Vial, and parents Mary and Edward Nazimek. Left behind to treasure and cherish her memory are children Mary Roper Couture (Randy Hancock) and Henry A. Roper (Yulan), grandson Bryan Couture (Joelle), great grandchildren Paige Meador, Michael Meador, and Lauren Couture, brother Edward Nazimek, Jr. (Marie) of Schaumburg, IL., brother-in-law Gregory Vial, niece Harriet Vial Brock, and many nephews, cousins, and friends.

The joyful celebration of Barbara’s life will be at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Grand Prairie on Thursday, February 25, 2021. The viewing will begin at 8:45am with the Chaplet of Divine Mercy at 9:00am. The Mass is at 9:30am with Father Joseph Trinh. Burial will follow at Southland Cemetery in Grand Prairie.

Whether you called her “Busia” (Polish for Grandmother), “Auntie Barbara”, “Barbara” or “Mrs. Roper”, one thing is certain - you were reverently prayed for. Barbara always reminded us that the Lord will provide and that our angels are with us through it all – just call on them.

Barbara’s life of gratitude was shaped by 16 years of Catholic education. She was a naval officer in Corpus Christi, TX, where she met her husband Sam, a career naval officer. After Sam’s retirement in 1969, the family moved to Grand Prairie, TX. In

1971, Barbara started a new career in teaching (one she thought she’d never do!) that lasted more than 18+ years.

Barbara loved singing joyfully to the Lord, was a Consolation Minister, and compassionately led Adult Bible Study. She was a member of the Council of Catholic Women and a 30+-year Associate of the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth.

Serving as pallbearers are: Senior Chief Randy Hancock, Michael Meador, Dr. Daniel Roper, Jr., Jose Escalante, Jr., Reverend Angela Stone-Campbell, Lieutenant Peter Clark

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Immaculate Conception School (400 NE 17th, Grand Prairie, TX 75050) or Holy Name School (433 Jackson St, Ketchikan, AK 99901.)

Family and friends are invited to share memories, including “Mrs. Roper said” stories, in the memorial guest book at Grand Prairie Funeral Home, www.dignitymemorial.com.