CAROLYN MAE EVANS ROCHE

Thatcher – Carolyn Mae Evans Roche, 68, returned to her Heavenly Father February 25, 2005, at her home surrounded by her loved ones after a brave battle with Parkinson’s Disease.

Mom was born August 8, 1936 in Downey, Idaho, a daughter of John O. and Gladys Christensen Evans.

She married her loving companion Milton Leon Roche December 6, 1957, in Malad, Idaho. They were sealed in the Ogden LDS Temple on June 23, 1977.

She was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, friend and neighbor who devoted her life to raising her family and working alongside her husband on the farm. She was an active member of the LDS church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Glade, her sister Lucille and her son-in-law, Arthur Cervantez.

She is survived by her sweet-heart Milton, who took exceptional car of Mom throughout her illness. Also surviving are three sons and six daughters; Bryon (Bea), John (Sheila), Julie (Val) Stokes, Bob (Becky), Mary (Sheldon) Leavitt, Dianna Cervantez, Shirley (Al) Soifua, Tresa (Shawn) Miller, and Heidi Butler. She adored her 42 grandchildren. She is also survived by her brothers: Merrill, Larry, Norman, Dean, Jack and Sam and her sister Judy Teuscher and Kathy Garner.

The family is eternally grateful to Orfelinda Camposano and Becky Roche who lovingly cared for Mom in her last months. A special thanks to the loving care provided by Vista Care and Odyssey Hospice.

Services were held Thursday, March 3, at 11:00 a.m. at the Thatcher Penrose LDS Chapel. Internment (SIC) was in the Bothwell Valley View Cemetery.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.rogersandtaylor.com.