Submitted by: John C. Monk

 

Roxie J. Street

 

Jan. 11, 1936 - Dec. 9, 2009
SOUTH BEND - Roxie June (Roush) Street, 73, of Quartz Hills, CA, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2009. She was born in South Bend, IN, on January 11, 1936, to the late John and Lucille Roush. She graduated from New Carlisle High School in 1954. She and Howard M. Street were married on June 11, 1955, in South Bend, IN. She worked for many years at Otto & Sons Sporting Goods Store in Coldwater, MI. In 2002 Roxie and Howard moved permanently to Quartz Hill, CA. Roxie stayed busy traveling and sharing her time between her grandchildren in Coldwater, MI, and California She was a member of Order of the Eastern Star, Chapter 1, in Coldwater MI, and Valley View Church of the Nazarene in Quartz Hills, CA. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Howard, Quartz Hill CA; son and daughter-law, John and Renee Street, Bakersfield, CA; son and daughter-in-law, Dennis and Karen Street, Coldwater, MI; daughter and son-in-law, Lori and Brian Moore, Quartz Hill, CA; sister, Peggy Ritschard of South Bend, IN; eight grandchildren, Rachel, Michael, Benjamin, Jason, Riley, Wendy, Brandon and Sean; and numerous nieces and nephews. She leaves us with fond memories of her special holiday dinners, jams, legendary pies, and her special red velvet cake. Along with the memories with Roxie, include trips to the Florida Everglades, mushroom hunting in Mesick, MI, and many trips to the warm beaches of Southern California. Roxie will always be cherished in the hearts of her family. She may be gone, but she certainly isn't forgotten -- and never will be. Services are private at the family's request. A heartfelt thank you to the staff of Antelope Valley Hospital, Antelope Valley Care Center and to Antelope Valley Hospice.

Published in South Bend Tribune on December 16, 2009