WARREN — On June 5, 2013, Robyn Elizabeth "Bess" Honaker went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was born June 24, 1987, in Flagstaff, Ariz., to the Rev. 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 magna cum laude. She enjoyed going on "digs" in the Midcoast and studying historical archeology. She was a talented photographer, photographing 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 by her maternal grandmother, Lorraine Ower of Arizona.

Bess is survived by her parents, Robin and Lavaine Honaker of Warren; her sisters, Candace Parker and her husband, Corey, of Trenton, Mich., Mary Lewis and her husband, David, of Portland, Ore., and Rose Honaker of Seattle, Wash.; her nieces and nephews Corey Parker Jr., Clayton Parker, Carmen Parker, Charlie Parker and David Scott Lewis; her grandparents, Hazel Honaker of Richmond, Va., and Robert Ower of Chino Valley, Ariz.; as well as many aunts, uncles and many first and second cousins.

A memorial service to celebrate Bess' life, "her graduation," will be held Wednesday, June 12, at 6 p.m. at 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, send contributions to Pilgrim Community Church, c/o Bess' Fund, P.O. Box 176, Warren, ME 04864.

The family wishes to thank all those who have remembered the family in their prayers, love and many encouraging words. Also, much thanks is given to the many who have helped with financial assistance, food and other gifts for the family.

Share condolences with the family at www.hallfuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements are entrusted to Hall Funeral Home in Waldoboro.