Roller, Wilbur Hambright "Toe"

Big Bear Lake, San Bernardino County, CA
Published in the "Big Bear Grizzly"
File uploaded 18 Feb 2005
Updated 21 Mar 2005

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Wilbur Hambright "Toe" Roller

97, passed on Jan. 26, 2005, at the California Christian Home in Rosemead. He was born in 
Los Angeles on July 6, 1907.

Wilbur married Lourine Waite on June 22, 1935. They enjoyed 68 years of marriage before 
she died in 2003. They built their home in Los Angeles where they lived for 35 years and 
raised their family. He earned his living as a sausage maker for the Union Packing Company.

In 1972 they retired to their cabin in Big Bear City where they resided for 25 years. They 
were active in the Seniors Club, the Historical Society and helped create the Big Bear City 
Historical Museum.

Wilbur was an accomplished handyman and found great joy in working on his cabin. He could 
fix anything. He loved to do the painting, paneling and rock work. He also enjoyed fishing, 
camping and hiking in the forest.

Wilbur is survived by his children: Don and Carolyn McBride of Pasadena; Terry and Betty 
Roller of Lakeside; grandchildren Ken McBride, Jennifer and Jim Hogan, Toni and Jason Tholen, 
Todd Roller and great grandchildren, Daniel and Rebecca Hogan, Jamie, Tanner and Jessi Tholen.