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In memory of
Rita Ann Roper
1945 - February 21, 2023
1945 - Feb 21, 2023
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Background
Rita was diagnosed with lung cancer and received radiation therapy to remove the tumors. While the treatment was successful in ridding her lungs of cancer, it is believed that the radiation treatment caused a paralyzed diaphragm, leaving her unable to breathe without supplemental oxygen. Rita's mother and father both died of cancer, so this is a cause that was very important to her.
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Memories & condolences
This year my mom and her caregiver decided to make meals for homeless people. Even though they barely had enough money …
This year my mom and her caregiver decided to make meals for homeless people. Even though they bare…
This year my mom and her caregiver decided to make meals for hom…
Hello, here is the poem I wrote and read during Rita's memorial:
Being a mother is never easy although she made it look…
Hello, here is the poem I wrote and read during Rita's memorial:
Being a mother is never easy altho…
Hello, here is the poem I wrote and read during Rita's memorial…
Thank you for being my friend I miss you so much ! You hired me to clean for you but we became friends immediately I co…
Thank you for being my friend I miss you so much ! You hired me to clean for you but we became frie…
Thank you for being my friend I miss you so much ! You hired me …
While I didn’t spend the amount of time with her we texted and messaged frequently. She had a heart of gold. I have so …
While I didn’t spend the amount of time with her we texted and messaged frequently. She had a heart…
While I didn’t spend the amount of time with her we texted and m…
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Created with love by
Tricia Jones (Rita's daughter),
John Jones,
Kevin Galbraith (Rita's caregiver/aide) and
Randy Malmquist (Rita's son).
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