David Roe

New York, Miami, Las Vegas, and Roswellall home to entrepreneur and loving family man, David Roe 84, who passed peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on June 14, 2013. David was born in New York City, NY but yearned to see the world. Like many young men of his generation, Davids patriotic spirit led him to enlist in the military at the tender age of 15. After serving his country, David came home to New York, where he met and married Sheila Feinman, the love of his life. The couple moved to Florida and had five children.

Davids various businesses included car dealerships, restaurants, the citrus industry and real estate development. David and Sheila and their two youngest sons, Adam and Arnold moved from Florida to Roswell, NM in 1975. Over the next several years the remaining children moved to Roswell as well. David developed Buena Vida on land west of Roswell opened and ran The Clubhouse from 1980 to 1992 owned KEND radio from 1990 to 2002 and opened and owned Peppers Grill and Bar from 1990 to present however, Davids real passions were family, ocean cruises, and playing craps. He was a member Bnai Israel, the Rotary Club and the Sertoma Club.

David and Sheila recently celebrated their sixtythird year of marriage: No man ever loved a woman like our dad loved our mom. They enjoyed traveling the world, and sailing on hundreds of cruises with family and friends.

David is survived by his loving wife, Sheila, and children: Neil H. Roe and wife Amy Adam D. Roe and wife Susie Arnold J. Roe and wife Tammy Elise Roe Moore and husband Jim Moore Sherri Miller and husband Scott Miller, Jr. and adopted son Kevin Roe and wife Charlene sixteen grandchildren five great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Rebecca Roe his sisters Trudy Aaron and Helen Waters motherinlaw Hettie Noto and his inlaws Anthony and Josephine Latino.

Always interested in people and their livelihood, he loved to chat about politics, business, and casinos to his many friends. You might not agree with Davids point of view, but you always knew where you stood with him. He liked hardworking people and was willing to help them reach their dreams. Every family milestone was cause for celebration.

David lived his life to the fullest, took chances, and loved strongly and passionately everyone he met and anything he attempted. He would want us to remember him not with tears but with renewed determination to make something of ourselves and to make the world a better place. Roswell has lost an icon of an era, a patriarch of an amazing family, and a citizen of the world.

The family very much appreciated the wonderful care of the Vista Care Staff, as well as Dr. Khorsand and his staff.

A gathering of family and friends will be held Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at Anderson Museum of Contemporary Art, 409 E. College any time between 2:00 and 5:00 pm to celebrate the life of David Roe. A private family graveside service will be held at South Park Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorial donations be made to the Chaves County Cancer Association, PO Box 193, Roswell, NM 88202 or a local charity of your choice.

Service

Celebration of Life

Anderson Museum
409 E. College
Roswell, NM  88201
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
2:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Cemetery

South Park Cemetery
3101 S. Main St.
Roswell, NM  88203

Memorial Contributions

PO Box 193
Roswell, NM  88202