She attended Cottey College in Missouri for two years and transferred to the University OF Washington, where she received her BA in Economics in 1945. Connie pledged Alpha Chi Omega and met Robert Warren Roe, a Sigma Nu at the UW. They married on December 21, 1947 and had four children: Barbara Roe Trochim (Gig Harbor WA ), Patty Roe Robbins (San Diego CA), Sally Roe (deceased) and Russ Roe (Kenmore WA). Connie was loved by her six grandchildren ~ Juli, Robbie, Katie, Jasmine, Nicole and Kaylee.
Connie was a member of PEO and served as Board President for several years. She remained an active member of the DO Chapter into her 80’s. She was also very involved with the University Congregational Church, teaching Sunday school and volunteering in the office under Dr Dale Turner. She served as Corporation President for Alpha Chi Omega and remained an integral member of her sorority. Connie volunteered for numerous charities including the Seattle Blood Bank and Cystic Fibrosis.
In 2005, Connie moved out of her home in Wedgwood, into the Aegis Retirement Home and in 2008 she moved into Spring Estates Assisted Living Home in
Kenmore. She passed away peacefully on Easter Sunday at Spring Estates.
Connie will be deeply missed by her family and many friends. She was a loving Wife, a wonderful Mother, a cherished Grandmother and a loyal friend.
Arrangements under the direction of Acacia Memorial Park & Funeral Home, Seattle, Washington.
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