Marceline E. "Marcy" Roker Obituary (1933 - 2016)

Marceline E. "Marcy" Roker, 82 years of age, of Beatrice passed away at the Beatrice Good Samaritan Center Saturday morning, October 15, 2016. She was born on November 7, 1933 in Beatrice to Otto and Reva (Menefee) Klee. She was raised in Blue Springs, NE and was a 1951 graduate of Blue Springs High School. Marcy attended Nebraska School of Commerce for 1 year. Marcy and Vernon "Bud" Roker were married on June 6, 1954 in Blue Springs. She had worked at the ASCS office, and had been a dental hygienist, and was an Avon representative for over 40 years. Marcy was an active member of the Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Beatrice; Beatrice Garden Club; and Homestead Early Risers and Southern Gage County Kiwanis Clubs. She enjoyed gardening, singing at weddings when younger, attending auctions and garage sales, but especially enjoyed attending and supporting her son Scott's activities. Survivors include her son Dr. Scott Roker and Tresha Moorberg of Milford; niece Renee Weller and husband Greg of Erie, Colorado; and her companion Byron Ray of Beatrice. She was preceded in death by her parents Otto and Reva (Menefee) Klee; and husband Vernon "Bud" Roker (2011). Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, October 20, 2016 at the Holy Cross Lutheran Church with Reverend Kathee Forrest officiating. Interment will be at the Blue Springs Cemetery. The body will lie in state Wednesday from 10-9:00 at the Griffiths-Hovendick Chapel in Beatrice, and at the church one hour preceding the service on Thursday. A family prayer service will be held at 10:45 AM Thursday at the church. A memorial has been established to the church with Robert and Joyce Haecker in charge. Sign Marcy's online guestbook and watch her video tribute when completed at www.ghchapel.com. These services have been entrusted to the Griffiths-Hovendick Chapel in Beatrice.