Sad News Hotrod98 Larry Ropers wife passed away friday night

moparstuart · August 12, 2013, 11:10:18 AM

http://swtimes.com/sections/obituaries/sandra-roper.html

Aero426 · August 12, 2013, 11:20:35 AM

Thanks for posting this. Given Sandra's condition, this is very sad and a bit of a blessing at the same time. My condolences to Larry and his family on their loss. I will always remember seeing Larry and Sandra together at Monster Mopar. It wasn't that long ago.

WINGIN IT · August 12, 2013, 11:32:49 AM

My condolences to Larry and the family and hope this brings peace to them somehow.

I got an email from Larry Friday night that Sandra was not doing well.
I told him just be there for her and take care of the family, and to worry about the work on the car.

I don't do Facebook, so if anyone gets further details on any kind of public memorial or donations etc, please post.

tan top · August 12, 2013, 11:35:22 AM

oh no , aww that's sad new to hear , Sorry for you loss Larry & to friends & family

Highbanked Hauler · August 12, 2013, 11:46:23 AM

Condolences to Larry, family and friends for your loss. She is at peace now after carrying that load in life.

Al

hemi68charger · August 12, 2013, 11:52:24 AM

Larry,
May God continue to bless Sandra.... My heart goes out to you in this time of grief and mourning.. There is nothing I can do from here but let you know I am thinking of you and your Family. Sandra's in our Lord's hands now, so she's good-to-go...I just finished my prayer of comfort and peace for you and yours........

God Bless you.....
Troy

moparstuart · August 12, 2013, 11:56:13 AM

Quote from: WINGIN IT on August 12, 2013, 11:32:49 AM
My condolences to Larry and the family and hope this brings peace to them somehow.

I got an email from Larry Friday night that Sandra was not doing well.
I told him just be there for her and take care of the family, and to worry about the work on the car.

I don't do Facebook, so if anyone gets further details on any kind of public memorial or donations etc, please post.

here is what Larry has said so far on Face Book

Larry Roper
Saturday
My wife, Sandra, lost her battle with Alzheimer's at 10:15 last night, August 9th. She has been my closest companion for almost 40 years. We just celebrated our 36th wedding anniversary August 6th, the very day that she entered the hospice wing at St. Edwards Mercy in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She was a fighter right up to the end. Plans are pending for a memorial service at a later date. We will post time and location for those that wish to attend.
Sandra asked that we all celebrate her life, not mourn her death.

WINGIN IT · August 12, 2013, 12:06:04 PM

Thanks Stu.

"Sandra asked that we all celebrate her life, not mourn her death."

Better words couldn't have been said Larry.

DC_1 · August 12, 2013, 12:11:01 PM

Very sad to hear this....wish him and his family all the best!

pandamarie · August 12, 2013, 12:23:18 PM

My condolences to Larry and his family and friends. I have lost 3 family members to cancer in the last three years, its hard. and could not imagine losing my wife of 35 years.
Sorry for your Loss.

Dave Kanofsky · August 12, 2013, 12:31:02 PM

May the Lord bless all of Sandra's family and friends, and especially Larry, with peace in this time of mourning. She is at rest and fully restored in Him who gives us strength.

held1823 · August 12, 2013, 12:44:44 PM

may God comfort and guide you through your loss, helping you find solace in the knowledge that her suffering is no more.

hemigeno · August 12, 2013, 12:53:44 PM

Larry, you have my deepest sympathies and condolences.

FJ5WING · August 12, 2013, 02:06:31 PM

So sorry for your loss and hope your sadness is quickly replaced with all of the happy memories you have with you wife.

Just 6T9 CHGR · August 12, 2013, 05:54:08 PM

Sorry for your loss...my deepest condolences

UFO · August 12, 2013, 05:58:20 PM

Larry,Sorry for your loss. Condolences to the family and friends.

Charger-Bodie · August 12, 2013, 06:00:04 PM

Glad you were blessed with her presence as long as you were Larry.

FlatbackFanatic · August 12, 2013, 06:02:40 PM

Sorry for your loss. Our condolences to your family.

Stevearino · August 12, 2013, 07:04:38 PM

Larry; I am new here but in the time before I joined I read many threads that you had comments on and learned of your wife's condition and my heart goes out to you and yours at this time. I recently came close to loosing my wife of 36 years and cannot imagine the heartbreak you must be feeling. So sorry for your loss.

6PakBee · August 12, 2013, 07:21:07 PM

My deepest condolences. I can add nothing more to what has already been said.

moparnutty · August 12, 2013, 08:12:04 PM

So sorry Larry, My condolences.

69_500 · August 12, 2013, 08:30:33 PM

Sorry for your loss Larry.

1970Moparmann · August 12, 2013, 09:14:55 PM

Very sorry to hear this. My prayers are with your family Larry.

Beep Beep Dave · August 12, 2013, 09:38:24 PM

Wow that would be tough on anybody, sorry for your loss Larry.

Dave

rnjump · August 12, 2013, 09:43:06 PM

So sorry Larry. Don't know what to say.

Davtona · August 12, 2013, 09:44:43 PM

Sorry to hear this. My deepest condolences.

Baldwinvette77 · August 12, 2013, 09:47:43 PM

I dont know what to say, Im sorry for your loss.

DAY CLONA · August 12, 2013, 10:31:23 PM

With sincerest sympathies Larry, sorry to hear of Sandra passing

Mike

Big Sugar · August 12, 2013, 10:56:18 PM

Heartfelt Condolances Larry Sorry for your Loss.

Ron

hotrod98 · August 13, 2013, 12:01:37 AM

Thank you for the kind words and prayers. She was a wonderful person and I will truly miss her for the rest of my life.
The very last car show trip that we made was to the Monster Mopar show in St. Louis in 2010.
She loved riding around the track in our Superbird.
Her prized possession though was her 73 Cuda that we built together. We finished it in 2003, the year that she was diagnosed with Alzheimer's.

moparstuart · August 13, 2013, 05:52:25 AM

Memorial Service for Sandra Kay Roper
August 17 at 2:00pm
Fort Smith Pavilion 100 North B Street

Speedfreak · August 13, 2013, 09:38:57 AM

You have my deepest condolences for your loss. She was way, way too young.

41husk · August 13, 2013, 10:23:53 AM

Larry, I am very sorry for your loss and glad I was fortunate enough to have met Sandra.

richRTSE · August 13, 2013, 06:41:52 PM

Very sorry for your loss Larry. Prayers and condolences for you and your family.

Rich

xx29440charger · August 13, 2013, 10:07:34 PM

So sorry for your loss Larry. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Daytona Guy · August 14, 2013, 02:19:28 AM

Quote from: xx29440charger on August 13, 2013, 10:07:34 PM
So sorry for your loss Larry. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

So much has been said in such a heartfelt way. Your loss is beyond understanding and will rightfully hurt, which is an expresion of your years of love. My heart goes out to you. I have brought you before the Lord for your needs to be met at every bridge you cross in the next few months.

Dane

200MPH · August 14, 2013, 03:48:38 PM

my heart goes out to you and the family

Budnicks · August 14, 2013, 04:19:56 PM

My deepest heartfelt condolences go out to all the family, friends & colleagues, May she Rest In Piece

472 R/T SE · August 14, 2013, 04:59:37 PM

Wow, very sorry to hear this Larry, had to have been tough. $:-\$

69rtse4spd · August 14, 2013, 05:44:07 PM

So sorry for your loss Larry, may the Lord be with you & your family in these times of need.

.

BigBlockSam · August 16, 2013, 02:49:58 PM

i'm sorry Larry , she seemed like a real cool person and i know you guys were blessed to have your time together.

hotrod98 · August 16, 2013, 10:14:34 PM

Our son Brent cleaned Sandra's Cuda up today. We're going to park it outside the glass pavilion where we are holding her memorial service. She would have been proud. I took the Superbird out for a long drive today. Thinking about her.

thedodgeboys · August 17, 2013, 06:08:54 AM

God speed Sandra

Larry I had the honer to meet the 2 of you at the Monster Mopar show in 2010 and could tell how much you loved Sandra, sorry for your loss...

hemi68charger · August 17, 2013, 11:13:17 AM

Quote from: hotrod98 on August 16, 2013, 10:14:34 PM
Our son Brent cleaned Sandra's Cuda up today. We're going to park it outside the glass pavilion where we are holding her memorial service. She would have been proud. I took the Superbird out for a long drive today. Thinking about her.

Good way to remember her........ My heart breaks for ya.......

cdr · August 17, 2013, 11:53:26 AM

Quote from: hemi68charger on August 17, 2013, 11:13:17 AM
Quote from: hotrod98 on August 16, 2013, 10:14:34 PM
Our son Brent cleaned Sandra's Cuda up today. We're going to park it outside the glass pavilion where we are holding her memorial service. She would have been proud. I took the Superbird out for a long drive today. Thinking about her.

Good way to remember her........ My heart breaks for ya.......

what TROY said

BigBlockSam · August 17, 2013, 01:19:49 PM

you guys built a hell of a Cuda together . super nice

hotrod98 · August 18, 2013, 07:07:53 PM

I want to thank all of you again for the kind words. The memorial service was great. She would have loved it. It was standing room only.
After the service we took her Cuda and the Superbird out to a cruise night in a nearby town.

Here's a pic of her Cuda sitting outside the Pavilion.

WINGIN IT · August 18, 2013, 08:17:07 PM

Quote from: hotrod98 on August 18, 2013, 07:07:53 PM
I want to thank all of you again for the kind words. The memorial service was great. She would have loved it. It was standing room only.
After the service we took her Cuda and the Superbird out to a cruise night in a nearby town.

Here's a pic of her Cuda sitting outside the Pavilion.

Great way to honor her and her love for you and the cars ,

Budnicks · August 19, 2013, 02:59:26 PM

Quote from: WINGIN IT on August 18, 2013, 08:17:07 PM
Quote from: hotrod98 on August 18, 2013, 07:07:53 PM
I want to thank all of you again for the kind words. The memorial service was great. She would have loved it. It was standing room only.
After the service we took her Cuda and the Superbird out to a cruise night in a nearby town.

Here's a pic of her Cuda sitting outside the Pavilion.

Great way to honor her and her love for you and the cars ,

That's a great tribute to a lost loved one, the car looks great, I'll bet she would have been extremely proud too... I know I'd be....

Iowa_gator · August 21, 2013, 09:36:27 PM

Sad news for sure. Larry and Sandra were truly gracious hosts at the wing meet in Branson. All our heart go out to ya Larry!

moparstuart · August 21, 2013, 09:46:47 PM

Quote from: Iowa_gator on August 21, 2013, 09:36:27 PM
Sad news for sure. Larry and Sandra were truly gracious hosts at the wing meet in Branson. All our heart go out to ya Larry!

WINGR · August 22, 2013, 10:35:08 AM

So sorry to hear the news Larry, God bless you all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Take care,

WINGR/Steve

billssuperbird · August 22, 2013, 10:57:50 AM

I am so sorry for your loss. God be with you all.

DuecesWild · August 22, 2013, 11:13:01 PM

Larry,

My thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family.

Terry Maynard

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Sad News Hotrod98 Larry Ropers wife passed away friday night