To the Roach Family,

My deepest regards to the passing of such a wonderful woman who gave me so much light throughout my childhood.  I made several attempts to find Mrs. Roach in the past year to check in with her and say hello, but could not find her.  I am sad by learning of the news too late to show my respects at the services.  

Mrs. Roach taught my 3rd and 4th grade classes.  At first I was overwhelmed by her enthusiasm but it began to grow on me.  He obsession for Snoopy and the color pink matched her love she showed for Mr. Roach, as he helped her in the classoom regularly as her assistant.  I will never forget playing "Heads-up 7-up" and every day following the Pledge of Allegiance she would turn on her kept-up turntable, put a record on, and have the class sing-a-long to "This land is your land."  Mrs. Roach made learning fun for me and if things got out of hand she was quick to have the according students resolve matters before the day was done.  Oh, and almost forgot, it was always "May I...?" never "Can I...?"  haha, I just got hit with that one while reviewing my memories.  I think the most memorable was the realization that this tiny little lady had the confidence and power to captivate a room full of stir-crazy, playground bound hellions.  She will be missed.

Mrs Roach was a wonderful teacher and left a legacy that will not soon be forgotten.  I am sure there are hundreds of ex-students that owe a tremendous amount to her.  She was an inspiration to all of us.

Mrs. Roach is the one teacher who stands out most in my mind when I look back at my childhood.  She taught my brother and sister in third grade at Riverside (between 1972 to 1979), too.  It was a joy in the years following to run into her, sometimes with Mrs. Roach, around Milwaukie.  She left her mark on our family.

Caroline was the sweetest woman and fantastic teacher.  We had a bond since we both went to OCE and were loyal wolves! It was a gift to teach with her at Riverside.

Mrs. Roach was a wonderful lady. I remember the Sundays I went to church with my grandmother and Mrs. Roach teaching Sunday School.  She attended my wedding as an adult, and is a great role-model for the profession I have been doing for 20 years: teaching.

Mrs. Roach was an amazing third grade teacher, and my love of third grade led me to teaching third grade for many years before moving to fourth grade.  I will always remember making the big tissue paper flag, listening to the multiplication records, marching around the room to the breakfast song, and how she always chose the best books to read aloud.  I think of her often and know she has touched so many lives.

I remember Caroline Roach first as my classmate's (Larry's) mother, and then as my daughter's teacher at Riverside.  She was a remarkable lady!  I agree with Rachel, I've always thought it was so cute that her husband was her faithful helper in the her classroom.
You were blessed, Larry!  Martha Johnson Herdener (Milwaukie, OR)

It's hard to pick just one memory of this beloved teacher so I will share a couple. I remember her campaign for Snoopy for President, she had organized it into a full on assembly for the school. Her love for the color pink with everything incuding the pens, and you can't forget the passing out of peanuts for being quiet after coming in from recess? PRICELESS memories I will forever cherish and share to keep her legacy of her art of teaching alive. THANK YOU Mr&Mrs. Roach.

A teacher that I will never forget.  When I think of happy couples I still remember how sweet Mr & Mrs. Roach were.  Third grade at Riverside was right up there as my favorite grade school years.

It was the beginning of my school career as the Learning Specialist Assistant at Riverside (1981); I was so fortunate to be able to work with students in Mrs. Roach's room. She was a wonderful model of how students' could be treated kindly and respectfully and they would do somersaults for you! We had the added bonus of Mr. Roach as well - what a team! It's obvious that she was loved by so many...

Our family loved both Bill and Caroline. They were great friends of my grandparents, Bob and Evelyn Morrison. I'll never forget going Christmas caroling with my Aunt Sharon, Uncle Bryan and cousins, Lee & Steve and stopping to see Bill and Caroline (and always following them, Leo and Lucille Welch). Caroline always had a plate of goodies to share and a special Snoopy decorated Christmas tree. I thought she was sooo cool because she had pink appliances in her kitchen. I've still never seen a pink refrigerator in anyone else's home. 

She was such a sweet lady and shared stories of our grandmother with us that we otherwise wouldn't have known. 

She is having a wonderful reunion with both of them and Bill today. I love to think of them all together again. 

Blessings to your families.
Terri Mickel (Shirley's daughter)

Mrs. Roach impacted my life more than any other teacher.  She was my third grade teacher at Riverside school.  She saw the teacher in me and encouraged and supported me as I developed my gift.  Like so many others, I always think of her when I see Snoopy or a pen with pink ink.  Her husband was such a sweetheart, always helping with photos or setting up the classroom.  What wonderful people. What a gifted, warm and special lady!

I was very blessed to have Mrs. Roach as my 4th grade teacher.  Out of all the teachers I have had, Mrs. Roach was by far the greatest teacher.  Her enthusiasm for teaching and her love for each and every child put her in a class high above the rest of the teachers.  My fondest memories from Riverside are of her.  From the Snoopy bookmarks to the pink pens, the hugs when we were sad or hurt to the happiness in her eyes every morning when she saw us in class.... All teachers should be modeled after her.  She will be greatly missed, but her legacy will continue on through all the people who had the honor to know her and learn from her.
I am very grateful that I got the opportunity to meet, know and learn from one of the greatest women of the century.  My heartfelt condolences go out to her family.

Caroline was a blessing to me and my wife.  She always had an encouraging word to say whenever you were near her. She was always smiling and made you feel welcome in her home. She will be missed by many.

I am very sorry for your loss.  I was in the class of 1974 and I still remember her Kindness, her smile and if good you were able to water the plants she had in the classroom.

I was blessed to have Mrs. Roach as my 3rd and 4th grade teacher. She touched my heart so much that upon learning of her passing today I couldn't stop crying for hours. Her tender touch, warm smile, and genuine concern for each and every one of her students was seen every day when she came to work. And the wonderful Mr. Roach, he was always assisting her. Being with them felt more like a week at Grandma and Grandpa's than at school. I have never viewed the color Pink without thinking of her. And the Snoopy's...Oh the Snoopy and how she loved to have her kids sign them at the end of each year. I regret never re-connecting with her once I grew up to tell her just how much of an impact she made in my life. She was a remarkable woman!

Mrs. Roach was my Sunday School teacher way back when at Milwaukie Christian along with Mr. Roach. 

I remember her smile. I remember her hugs. I remember her gentle enthusiasm every time I saw her. What a wonderful opportunity to have known such a sweet, little lady! She touched so many lives.

Dear Ron, Larry and Family,

Please know that your Mom and all of you are in our prayers and good intentions during these days of transition.  Caroline leaves a legacy of love and commitment to her students that they obviously remember, judging from the other notes on this site.  May the coming days bring you a sense of pride along with the consolation that Caroline has left this world a better place for having been in it.

With prayers and every good wish,

Mrs Roach was my favorite teacher. She was very supportive and I spent time after school ended and started each year helping her clean up the room.   Spent many recesses inside listing to the records. She would mark our papers with pink pens and snoopies filled the room.  Heart felt condolances to the family.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I didn't know your grandmother, but from what I've
 read, she had a heart of GOLD, and will be missed alot.. Love you 
Gloria, Rick and the rest of the Trevino's.

I had Mrs. Roach in the third grade and loved her.  I helped her find homes for the signed snoopy dogs when she was moving into a home. I am one of the lucky few that still has the snoopy dog.  I will always love it.

We were deeply saddened when we learned about Carolines passing. Our hearts go out to you in your time of sorrow. Please accept our sympathy and as you grieve, please know that we are remembering you and honoring her memory.
    Silvano and Maria Barba and family.

Please accept my sincere condolences in the loss of your loved one. My prayer is that God will strengthen, encourage, and comfort each of you during your period of bereavement.

Caroline was my loving, gracious adopted mom.  Her love for our Lord radiated from her.  She always encouraged me and was such an amazing example of God's love.  She may have been tiny in size but "Dynamite comes in small packages." I love her and she will always have a special place in my heart.

OBITUARY

Caroline Jane Roach

February 7, 1919 – April 7, 2011

Howell, Edwards, Doerksen with Rigdon-Ransom Funeral Directors

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