Celebrating the life of
Elizabeth Louise (Stamm) Roberts
September 20, 1930 - May 20, 2016
Elizabeth Louise (Stamm) Roberts of Savannah, GA died Friday, May 20, 2016 after a short illness at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah with her family by her side. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. Leander P. Stamm and Lillian Eichmann Stamm of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and her brother John Stamm of Sedona, Arizona.
She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Robert L. Roberts, her children, Thomas (Elaine) of West Point, VA, Peter (Gilonne) of Atlanta, GA and Christopher in Savannah and four grandchildren, Katherine Roberts, Margaret Roberts, Bianca Roberts and Timothy Roberts, as well as her sisters, Mary Patricia Harris (Fred) of Davenport, IA and Nancy Manschot (James) of East Troy, WI and several nieces and nephews.
Elizabeth was a graduate of Holy Angel Academy (1948) and Marquette University (1952, BS in Mathematics) in Milwaukee. She and her husband raised their children in Brookfield, Wisconsin and Savannah, GA. She later taught algebra at Memorial High School and St. Vincent’s Academy and tutored many Benedictine Military School students. She also taught algebra and mathematical thinking to advanced groups of upper classes at St. James Catholic Grade School, where she led them in several mathematics contests at Armstrong State University and state contests in Atlanta. Math was her second language.
Visitation with the family and Rosary will be at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel from 5:00 to 7:00 PM on Monday, May 23 with Rosary at 6:00 PM.
The funeral Mass will be at St James Catholic Church on Montgomery Crossroads at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, May 24 followed by a reception.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Hospice Savannah, Inc. where Liz volunteered at P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416.
We just heard the sad news. Geraldine was Liz's sorority sister at Marquette in the 'old'n days'. We still remember the fun vacations with the Roberts clan when we lived in Milwaukee. We hope to visit Savannah soon. Deepest sympathies.
- Brian Lukowski, Chesterfield, MO
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Dear Bob, Tom, Peter, Chris and and extended family. JoAnn and I are so sorry for your loss of Aunt Liz. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. I am sorry we were not able to attend the services. I am glad my sister, Mary, was able to be there on our behalf. We have lost a wonderful family member but will be grateful for the wonderful years we all had to share our lives together. Please accept our most sincere condolences and sympathy as you share the wonderful memories you created with Liz. Dave & JoAnn Stamm
- Dave Stamm, Appleton, wi
Dear Bob, Tom, Peter, Chris and and extended family. JoAnn and I are so sorry for your loss of Aunt Liz. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. I am sorry we were not able to attend the services. I am glad my sister, Mary, was able to be there on our behalf. We have lost a wonderful family member but will be grateful for the wonderful years we all had to share our lives together. Please accept our most sincere condolences and sympathy as you share the wonderful memories you created with Liz. Dave & JoAnn Stamm
- Dave Stamm, Appleton, wi
Dear Bob, Tom, Peter, Chris and and extended family. JoAnn and I are so sorry for your loss of Aunt Liz. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. I am sorry we were not able to attend the services. I am glad my sister, Mary, was able to be there on our behalf. We have lost a wonderful family member but will be grateful for the wonderful years we all had to share our lives together. Please accept our most sincere condolences and sympathy as you share the wonderful memories you created with Liz.
- Dave Stamm, Appleton, wi
Dear Bob, Tom, Peter, Chris and and extended family. JoAnn and I are so sorry for your loss of Aunt Liz. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. I am sorry we were not able to attend the services. I am glad my sister, Mary, was able to be there on our behalf. We have lost a wonderful family member but will be grateful for the wonderful years we all had to share our lives together. Please accept our most sincere condolences and sympathy as you share the wonderful memories you created with Liz. Dave & JoAnn Stamm
- Dave Stamm, Appleton, wi
Dear Bob, Tom, Peter, Chris and and extended family. JoAnn and I are so sorry for your loss of Aunt Liz. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. I am sorry we were not able to attend the services. I am glad my sister, Mary, was able to be there on our behalf. We have lost a wonderful family member but will be grateful for the wonderful years we all had to share our lives together. Please accept our most sincere condolences and sympathy as you share the wonderful memories you created with Liz. Dave & JoAnn Stamm
- Dave Stamm, Appleton, wi
Dear Bob, Tom, Peter, Chris and and extended family. JoAnn and I are so sorry for your loss of Aunt Liz. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. I am sorry we were not able to attend the services. I am glad my sister, Mary, was able to be there on our behalf. We have lost a wonderful family member but will be grateful for the wonderful years we all had to share our lives together. Please accept our most sincere condolences and sympathy as you share the wonderful memories you created with Liz. Dave & JoAnn Stamm
- Dave Stamm, Appleton, wi
To the Roberts boys, and families -- Betsy and I are sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. "Peace I Leave You, My Peace I Give You", John 14:27.
- Bruce Purvis Family, Canton, GA
Bob, We are so sorry to hear about Liz. I wish you and your family well, Liz will be missed. Pat
- Pat & Art Gunter, Savannah, GA
My thoughts and prayers are with the Roberts family. I remember Mrs Roberts fondly from my days at St Vincent's. Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon her.
- Rachel Provence Lanier, Chattanooga, TN
Mrs. Roberts was a math tutor to me many years ago at St. James. I remember her as an exceptionally intelligent, poised and generous lady. May she rest in peace.
- Mark A. Bandy, Savannah, GA
Bob - Those were good times when Helen & Liz grew up together and we all got to know each other. And those times continued for many, many years. Our trip to France was great fun together - Liz was so anxious with my driving but we survived. And, the first time we tried boiled peanuts in Savannah with you was an experience we all smile at. We think of all of your Family, most of whom we have visited at one time or another - particularly we recall daily the St. Patrick's Day Parade folk art picture by Chris - a masterpiece on our kitchen wall. We share your grief at losing your lifelong partner but we also share your joy at knowing that Liz is now in her rightful place in Heaven. So, Bob, fair winds and following seas.
- Helen & Chuck Fischer, Torrance, CA
Our thoughts are with you all at this sorrowful time, but we hope as your family gathers together you will find comfort in each others company. Tom, we're sure your Mom is most proud of the boys she raised and especially so of her grandchildren. With our love - Alice and Blackwell
- Alice and Blackwell Nottingham, Richmond, VA
Uncle Bob, Tom, Peter, Chris and family: I am so sorry to hear of you loss. Aunt Liz was an amazing person. She was able to share her life with a loving family and a lot of freinds. She accomplished much and did good by others. I will always cherish my fond memories that we shared throughout the years and remember her beautiful smile. May God bless you all as you greive. I will hold you close in my thoughts and prayers. Love You, Nancy McKee
- Nancy McKee, Davenport, IA
Chris and family, So very sad to hear of the passing of your mother. My condolences to you and all of the family. Love You Brother, Adam D.
- Adam Durden, Richmond Hill, Ga
Dear Uncle Bob, Tom, Peter, Chris, Elaine and Gilonne I am so so sorry for your loss. Liz was a great woman who did much good in her life. I know she was received with open arms. I can hear her laugh. Cling to each other in these days to secure the family bonds and find comfort in each other. Your family is in all of our thoughts and prayers. Mary
- Mary Stamm, Dallas, TX
Uncle Bob, Tom, Peter, Chris and extended family: I am so sorry to hear about Aunt Liz. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time. May you find comfort in the coming days as you share with family and friends stories and memories of her life. Keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers. My deepest sympathies, love~ Colleen
- Colleen Roberts, Oak Park, IL
We just heard the sad news. Geraldine was Liz's sorority sister at Marquette in the 'old'n days'. We still remember the fun vacations with the Roberts clan when we lived in Milwaukee. We hope to visit Savannah soon. Deepest sympathies.
- Brian Lukowski, Chesterfield, MO
Share your condolences with the family
- , ,
Dear Bob, Tom, Peter, Chris and and extended family. JoAnn and I are so sorry for your loss of Aunt Liz. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. I am sorry we were not able to attend the services. I am glad my sister, Mary, was able to be there on our behalf. We have lost a wonderful family member but will be grateful for the wonderful years we all had to share our lives together. Please accept our most sincere condolences and sympathy as you share the wonderful memories you created with Liz. Dave & JoAnn Stamm
- Dave Stamm, Appleton, wi
Dear Bob, Tom, Peter, Chris and and extended family. JoAnn and I are so sorry for your loss of Aunt Liz. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. I am sorry we were not able to attend the services. I am glad my sister, Mary, was able to be there on our behalf. We have lost a wonderful family member but will be grateful for the wonderful years we all had to share our lives together. Please accept our most sincere condolences and sympathy as you share the wonderful memories you created with Liz. Dave & JoAnn Stamm
- Dave Stamm, Appleton, wi
Dear Bob, Tom, Peter, Chris and and extended family. JoAnn and I are so sorry for your loss of Aunt Liz. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. I am sorry we were not able to attend the services. I am glad my sister, Mary, was able to be there on our behalf. We have lost a wonderful family member but will be grateful for the wonderful years we all had to share our lives together. Please accept our most sincere condolences and sympathy as you share the wonderful memories you created with Liz.
- Dave Stamm, Appleton, wi
Dear Bob, Tom, Peter, Chris and and extended family. JoAnn and I are so sorry for your loss of Aunt Liz. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. I am sorry we were not able to attend the services. I am glad my sister, Mary, was able to be there on our behalf. We have lost a wonderful family member but will be grateful for the wonderful years we all had to share our lives together. Please accept our most sincere condolences and sympathy as you share the wonderful memories you created with Liz. Dave & JoAnn Stamm
- Dave Stamm, Appleton, wi
Dear Bob, Tom, Peter, Chris and and extended family. JoAnn and I are so sorry for your loss of Aunt Liz. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. I am sorry we were not able to attend the services. I am glad my sister, Mary, was able to be there on our behalf. We have lost a wonderful family member but will be grateful for the wonderful years we all had to share our lives together. Please accept our most sincere condolences and sympathy as you share the wonderful memories you created with Liz. Dave & JoAnn Stamm
- Dave Stamm, Appleton, wi
Dear Bob, Tom, Peter, Chris and and extended family. JoAnn and I are so sorry for your loss of Aunt Liz. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. I am sorry we were not able to attend the services. I am glad my sister, Mary, was able to be there on our behalf. We have lost a wonderful family member but will be grateful for the wonderful years we all had to share our lives together. Please accept our most sincere condolences and sympathy as you share the wonderful memories you created with Liz. Dave & JoAnn Stamm
- Dave Stamm, Appleton, wi
To the Roberts boys, and families -- Betsy and I are sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. "Peace I Leave You, My Peace I Give You", John 14:27.
- Bruce Purvis Family, Canton, GA
Bob, We are so sorry to hear about Liz. I wish you and your family well, Liz will be missed. Pat
- Pat & Art Gunter, Savannah, GA
My thoughts and prayers are with the Roberts family. I remember Mrs Roberts fondly from my days at St Vincent's. Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon her.
- Rachel Provence Lanier, Chattanooga, TN
Mrs. Roberts was a math tutor to me many years ago at St. James. I remember her as an exceptionally intelligent, poised and generous lady. May she rest in peace.
- Mark A. Bandy, Savannah, GA
Bob - Those were good times when Helen & Liz grew up together and we all got to know each other. And those times continued for many, many years. Our trip to France was great fun together - Liz was so anxious with my driving but we survived. And, the first time we tried boiled peanuts in Savannah with you was an experience we all smile at. We think of all of your Family, most of whom we have visited at one time or another - particularly we recall daily the St. Patrick's Day Parade folk art picture by Chris - a masterpiece on our kitchen wall. We share your grief at losing your lifelong partner but we also share your joy at knowing that Liz is now in her rightful place in Heaven. So, Bob, fair winds and following seas.
- Helen & Chuck Fischer, Torrance, CA
Our thoughts are with you all at this sorrowful time, but we hope as your family gathers together you will find comfort in each others company. Tom, we're sure your Mom is most proud of the boys she raised and especially so of her grandchildren. With our love - Alice and Blackwell
- Alice and Blackwell Nottingham, Richmond, VA
Uncle Bob, Tom, Peter, Chris and family: I am so sorry to hear of you loss. Aunt Liz was an amazing person. She was able to share her life with a loving family and a lot of freinds. She accomplished much and did good by others. I will always cherish my fond memories that we shared throughout the years and remember her beautiful smile. May God bless you all as you greive. I will hold you close in my thoughts and prayers. Love You, Nancy McKee
- Nancy McKee, Davenport, IA
Chris and family, So very sad to hear of the passing of your mother. My condolences to you and all of the family. Love You Brother, Adam D.
- Adam Durden, Richmond Hill, Ga
Dear Uncle Bob, Tom, Peter, Chris, Elaine and Gilonne I am so so sorry for your loss. Liz was a great woman who did much good in her life. I know she was received with open arms. I can hear her laugh. Cling to each other in these days to secure the family bonds and find comfort in each other. Your family is in all of our thoughts and prayers. Mary
- Mary Stamm, Dallas, TX
Uncle Bob, Tom, Peter, Chris and extended family: I am so sorry to hear about Aunt Liz. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time. May you find comfort in the coming days as you share with family and friends stories and memories of her life. Keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers. My deepest sympathies, love~ Colleen
- Colleen Roberts, Oak Park, IL
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
