On June 5, Robyn Elizabeth “Bess” Honaker went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was born on June 24, 1987 in Flagstaff, Ariz. to the Reverend Robin and Lavaine (Ower) Honaker.
Bess graduated from Medomak Valley High School in 2005, and went on to graduate from the University of Maine at Orono in 2010 with a degree in Anthropology/Archeology, graduating as magna cum laude. She enjoyed going on “digs” in the mid-coast and studying historical archeology. She was a talented photographer doing many nature scenes of the beautiful State of Maine. After applying to graduate school, Bess enjoyed working with her students at Medomak Valley High School teaching history, chemistry, and math as an Educational Technician.
Bess was predeceased by her paternal grandfather, Eugene T. Honaker of Ohio, and maternal grandmother, Lorraine Ower of Arizona.
Bess is survived by her parents, Robin and Lavaine Honaker of Warren; sisters, Candace Parker and husband Corey of Trenton, Mich., Mary Lewis and husband David of Portland, Ore., and Rose Honaker of Seattle, Wash.; nephews, Corey Parker Jr., Clayton Parker, Carmen Parker, Charlie Parker and David Scott Lewis; grandparents, Hazel Honaker of Richmond, Va., and Robert Ower of Chino Valley, Ariz.; many aunts, uncles and many, many first and second cousins.
A memorial service to celebrate Bess’ life, “her graduation,” will be held 6 p.m., Wed., June 12 at the Rockland Congregational Church, 180 Limerock St., in Rockland.
A fund has been established to assist in Bess’ medical bills and other expenses. In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to Pilgrim Community Church, c/o Bess’ Fund, P.O. Box 176, Warren, ME 04864.
You are welcome to share your condolences with the family at www.hallfuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements are entrusted to Hall Funeral Home, 949 Main St., Waldoboro.
