Corinne Roy

Beverly Corinne Roy of Fargo, North Dakota, died Tuesday, April 8, 2008, at the age of 80, at MeritCare Palliative Care, Fargo, ND. Corrine was born April 24, 1927, in Wilton, North Dakota. She was the oldest of three daughters born to Gottlieb and Nana Hochhalter. Following graduation from high school in Wilton, she attended Jamestown College where she graduated in 1949, with a Bachelor of Arts Degree. While in college, she was inducted into Who’s Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities. She was united in marriage to Emery Roy June 21, 1949. During their years together, they lived in Chicago, Illinois; Hunter, North Dakota; Broken Bow, Nebraska; Cheyenne, Wyoming; Fargo, North Dakota; Wichita, Kansas; and Chiang Mai, Thailand, before returning to Fargo upon retirement. Corinne was a life-long member of the Presbyterian Church. She was an Ordained Elder of the Church and also served as a Deacon. For many years she sang in the choir. She was active in Presbyterian Women and was honored by the women of her church with an Honorary Life Membership in Presbyterian Women of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Corinne was also active in the community. She was a member of P.E.O. and Fortnightly. Corinne is survived by her husband, Emery, Fargo, ND; their three daughters, Nancy, Waukesha, WI; Kathy Maier (Sheldon), Helena, MT; and Janet (fiancé, Fred Horn), Tuscaloosa, AL; two sisters, Edith Prentice, Jamestown, ND; and Margaret Crawford, Lake Oswego, OR; and many other relatives and friends. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be given to First Presbyterian Church, Fargo, or the charity of choice. Funeral Service: Friday, April 11, 2008, at 4:00 PM, at First Presbyterian Church, Fargo, ND. Visitation: Thursday, April 10, 2008, from 5-7 PM, at the church. Burial: Riverside Cemetery, Fargo, ND.