Carrie Roberts, age 38, of 2618 7th Avenue South, Escanaba died unexpectedly Monday March 5, 2007 as a result of an automobile accident in Skandia Township. Carrie was born October 26, 1968, in Escanaba, the daughter of Francis and Judith (Prosen) Roberts. Carrie was raised in Rapid River and attended and graduated from the Rapid River High School. Carrie continued her education, following high school, at the Grand Valley State University, in Allendale, MI and eventually graduated with her Bachelor of Arts degree and Teachers Certificate of English from Northern Michigan University located in Marquette. She went on to student and substitute teach for the Bark River and Escanaba school systems. Carrie spent the last eleven years of her life employed for the local Escanaba Wal-Mart, working primarily over the years as the manager of the jewelry department. Carrie was an avid reader who enjoyed playing trivia games and watching the Green Bay Packers football team. Carrie loved her family, especially spending time and being involved with her children in the many activities that they enjoyed. She will be deeply missed by the many loving family and friends who knew her.
In addition to her parents, Francis and Judith, Carrie is survived by:
1 Son: Nicholas Roberts of Escanaba, MI
1 Daughter: Cassandra Roberts of Escanaba, MI
1 Brother: Raymond (Linda) Roberts of Coloma, WI
1 Nephew: Kaden Roberts of Coloma, WI
Aunts and Uncles: Sandra L. Morris of Deltona, FL, Debra L. Prosen of Marquette, MI, Kathy M. Miller of Marquette, MI, Theresa L. Prosen of Gladstone, MI, Laura (Daniel) Gannon of Marquette, MI, Raymond (Jane) Roberts of Glendale, AZ, Anita Roberts of New Berlin, WI, Mary Helen (Paul) Strong of Wauwatosa, WI, Ray (Kathy) Juetten of Pelkie, MI, Dr. James Wahl of Ann Arbor, MI, Robert (Eileen) Stone of Rapid River, MI, Evelyn LeDuc of Rapid River, MI, Mary (Al Blahnik) Roberts of Escanaba, MI and Pat (Jim) Gallagher of Escanaba, MI.
Also surviving are many loving cousins and very special family friend Sharyn Rivest of Rapid River, MI.
Carrie was preceded in death by: Maternal Grandparents: Rudolph and Elaine Prosen; Paternal Grandparents: Ray and Hazel Roberts Sr.; Aunt: Mary Jo Prosen
The family of Carrie Roberts will receive friends on Friday from 4:00PM to 7:00PM at theSkradski Funeral Home in Escanaba. The Blessed Rosary will be conducted at 3:00PM at theSkradski Funeral Home for those who wish to attend. Funeral services celebrating the life of Carrie Ann Roberts will follow on Saturday, at 10:00AM, at the St. Joseph and St. Patrick Catholic Church with Rev. Fr. Eric Olson officiating. Luncheon will follow in the church parish hall. Committal rites will take place at the Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery in the spring time. The Roberts family respectfully requests that memorial contributions, in Carrie
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Dear Cassie, I am so very sorry about ur mom!! I hope u r doing better!! Anytime you want to talk to someone just give me a call! I hope to see you soon!!
Sarah Solis
Escanaba, MI
Cassie and Nick, I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with your mom when we first opened the Wal*Mart store up. She was a very genuine, loving woman. My prayers are with you at this time.
Kerrie (Johnson) Neumann
Kenosha, WI
Dear Cassie Roberts,
This is Elizabeth Kregelka I attended Webster School with you and at recess we would hang out together. I’m in 8th grade now. I just wanted to tell you that I’m so sorry about your moms passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I am here for you if you need someone to talk to. Please feel free to email me at ekregelkahcos22@yahoo.com .
Elizabeth Kregelka
Escanaba, MI
I just wanted to offer my condolences to your family for your loss. I worked with Carrie and she is a wonderful sweet person as you know and she will be missed. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Please let Ray know that I am thinking of him as well. He was a friend of mine years ago. God Bless.
Deana (Denoo) Comstock
Chatham, MI
Dear Franny,Judy, Ty, Jimmy, Mary and Al and family
We are so sorry to hear about Carrie. I have no words of wisdom but perhaps this poem may help.
We little knew that morning, God was going to call your name. In life we loved you dearly, it broke our hearts to lose you. The day God called you home, you did not go alone for part of us went with you, the day God called you home. You left us beautiful memories, your love is still our guide, and though we cannnot see you, you are always by our side, our family chain is broken and nothing seems the same, but as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again…
John and Sandi Dagenais
Sun City Center, FL
It’s been years since I have seen Carrie but I have fond memories from childhood, with my dad (Louie Berube). I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Paula Vitale (Berube)
Jenison, MI
Our prayers are with all of you…Especially Kathy and Deb as we know them both.
What a wonderful tribute in the paper for Carrie.
God’s peace be with you all
Olive Hillier
Marquette, MI
Dear Roberts Family,
I was saddened to hear about Carrie. I have fond memories of Carrie from long ago. I recall her smile and laughter. She was friendly when she surely didn’t need to be (even to her little brothers friends).
Your family is in our prayers during this time. I pray for God’s strength and peace.
Brad Harrison
Ferndale, MI
Carrie was one of the most honest, caring persons I have had the pleasure of knowing. We chatted a lot at lunch time at work. Talking about things we have done and seen. There was never a conversation in which she did not mention her kids. She was always so proud of them. I know she is looking down on us all and she knows how much we love her. May she rest in peace. My condolences to the entire family.
Lori Casey
Escanaba, MI
I am so sorry for the lose of your daughter and mother. I worked with Carrie at Wal-mart and she will be missed by all that knew her. I looked forward to her visits to the Personnel office for work related questions or just to stop and chat for a minute. You will all be in my prayers.
Ann Severinsen
Escanaba, MI
Carrie was a special young woman who loved her children better than her own life. I worked with her for seven and a half years at Wal-Mart. She was a pleasure to work with. She was a hard worker who gave back to all of us who were around her.
Carrie will be sadly missed by all of those of us who have enjoyed her presence for so long. My prayers go out to the family.
Donna Rafuse
Rapid River, MI
I was so saddened to hear of Carrie’s death. Although we lost touch in recent years, we always chatted when we saw each other at Wal-Mart. I know how proud she was of her children and my prayers go out to them! I will always remember the fun times we had during our college years. My prayers are with you all,
Becky (Gereau) Quinn
Gladstone, MI
My name is Michelle, I work in the Sand Hill Office. Carrie was a tenant at Sand Hill…Ive worked here for many, many years, and Carrie was by far one of my favorites…She was the most careing Mother to her two children, I’ve seen. She was in the office, just before her surgery, very concerned about getting her rent affairs taken care of, before she left. Things were so up in the air about when she’d be back to work, and her recovery time…I told Carrie, not to worry about all that and to just get better…She was very excited about getting done with the surgery and hopeing to feel good again…We have lost a wonderful assest to our Sand Hill Community…My heart goes out to her family, I am so sorry for your loss. Please be the strenght to her children they will need. My God Bless you all.
Michelle Grenier
Escanaba, MI
Dear Fran and Judi, Ray and Linda and Cassie and Nick
We are so sorry for your tragic loss of Carrie. May memories comfort you during this diffult time and forever more.
You and your whole family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jerry and Wendy (Kilbey) Warren
Westfield, WI
In Loving Memory of our cousin Carrie, She always had a smile on her face and gave our family such a warm welcoming home whenever we came to visit. Carrie will be sadly missed but fondly remembered.
All Our Love and Prayers to Uncle Fran, Aunt Judi, cousins Nicholas and Cassie
Love, Cousins (Joey), Lori, Cody, Zachary, and Hailey Pulliam
Joe and Lori Pulliam
Overpelt, Belgium
I’m remembering how much fun Carrie had at Wood Lake with her children. My deepest sympathy for all the future memories you will now miss.
Sandy
Westfield, WI
Sorry for you lost… please my sympathy to my two cousins to.
Do not stand at my grave and forever weep.
I am not there; I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn?s rain.
When you awaken in the morning?s hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and forever cry.
I am not there. I did not die.
Mary A Rodriguez
Wyoming, MI
I will miss Carrie as she was my best friend’s mom. I pray for you all at school every day.
Jared Bizeau
Escanaba, MI
Friend and classmate, the many memories of growing up across the road from each other from flash light tag to just hanging out in the neighborhood. My families thoughts and prayers go out to the family. May you rest in peace.
Lori Shope
Rapid River, MI
I remember many great times with Carrie during our high school years. She helped make endless hours on the bus more enjoyable. She was bright, kind, and a good friend to me.
In recent years we were brought together again through our children and shared the joy of watching them together on the basketball court and the stage. Her love for her children was unmatched. I am very sad for their loss.
I wish the family peace during this difficult time.
Dave Berg and family
Escanaba, MI
Judy, Fran, Ray, & kids I am so sorry for your loss of Carrie I will always remember that little girl swirling her fists on her cheeks when she was excited, nervous, happy, whatever it was, I always thought she was just happy to see my mom,
GOD BLESS YOU ALL
Laurie (Gordon) Ketcham
Gladstone, MI
I knew Carrie only this school year. I was immediately struck by her dedication to her son & daughter. She was a mom that I admired greatly & will continue to do so. I’ve had the pleasure of studying with Nicholas at school and he is a great kid. (I haven’t yet met Cassie, and I wish her & Nick my best.)
Janine Adams, Middle School tutor
Escanaba, MI
Carrie, You will be sadly missed. We all loved you and your smiling face at Work. Thank You so much for being you. The Angels and God gained a great caring person. I know I will find it hard to walk into work and not say morning Carrie. Our prayers are with you and your family. Tammy
Tammy Wright
Rapid River, MI
Dear Nick and Cassie, I am so very very sorry for you loss. Your Mom was a great person and she loved you both with her whole heart. She will always be watching down on you both as you grow with much pride in her heart. I enjoyed working with your Mom at Wal-mart and sharing some laughs some serious moments and discussing our kids together. Your Mom was a great person.
Jennifer Boudreau
DePere, WI
Cassie and Nick, I am so very very sorry. I know you will miss your mom so much and so will I. Remember always that you guys were everything to her and she loved you so very much.
Linda Bockman
Escanaba, MI
I am sorry for your loss. I will pray for your family during this hard time. I am sorry.:(
Molly Irving and Morgan Blake
Escanaba, MI
Carrie was always smiling and took time to stop to say hello and chat for a bit. She was friends with my daughter Jennifer, so I’ve known her for several years. She someimes stopped by our house with the kids and she got a kick out of my little dogs, though Nick was afraid of them. Jennie, my granddaughter Haley, Carrie and Cassie would have “girls night out”, lots of fun for them. Carrie was so excited about Jennie’s baby, due in September, I’m sure she’ll be watching from Heaven when the time comes. I’ll miss Carrie’s smile and easy laugh, my deepest sympathies are with her entire family. She will live on in the memories of those who loved her.
Susan Anderson
Gladstone, MI
To the Roberts Family,
We were so shocked and saddened to learn of the untimely death of Carrie. In our years of service at St. Charles in Rapid River, we have so many fine memories of Carrie and her brother Ray in our activities there. Although distance prohibits our expressing our sympathies personally, please know of our presence in spirit and prayer during this very difficult times. Sincerely, Deacon Bill and Chetti Green
Deacon Bill and Chetti Green
Sauk City, WI
Dear Roberts Family,
As an old friend of Carrie’s, I want to give you my sincere condolences of your loss. Carrie was a great friend and had beautiful children that I am greatful to have known. Although time and distance separated us, Carrie was always in my heart and in my memories and I know she’s looking down at all of us and finally knows that we all loved her very, very much. I have many corny photos of her and yearly ones of the kids from every Christmas greeting card. She was part of my wedding party and graced me by just knowing her. Her memory will live on in my household and in my heart.
Sue (Destrampe) Chouinard
Iron Mountain, MI