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Rose Tarr Obituary
78, of Phoenix, AZ passed away on March 22, 2011. Rose was born on June 25, 1932 in Coal Hill, PA to Matilda Ann Renninger Albaugh & Norman Ellsworth Albaugh Sr. She is survived by 1 brother, 12 children, 10 grandchildren & 1 great grandchild. Visitation will be from 3 pm to 6 pm Sunday March 27th. The memorial service will be on Monday March 28th at 11 am. Both will be held at West Resthaven 6450 W Northern Ave, Glendale, AZ
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Memories and Condolences
for Rose Tarr
Ruben, Mom, Dad, Kevin & Ruth (1984)
April 24, 2011
Aunt Helen, Uncle Frank, Mom, Aunt Vera, Uncle Ivan & Aunt Mary
April 24, 2011
Max & his Great-Grandma (2007)
April 24, 2011
Ruth, Mom & Dad (late 1960's)
April 24, 2011
Kevin, Max, Mom & Ruth (2007)
April 24, 2011
Me and Me Mudder
April 20, 2011
Me Mudder & Me Love You & Miss you Mom
Ruth Hurst
April 20, 2011
April 20, 2011
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April 20, 2011
Sarah Haertel
April 20, 2011
I remember sitting at the kitchen table and doing word search puzzles with grams. We used to always have the same thing for breakfast and she's actually the one who let me have my first cup of coffee. hehe got me attached to it. I miss her so much and I wish I had been able to see her more often but sadly life gets in the way.
My beautiful Mother
Beverly Tarr
April 20, 2011
Pamela Tarr
April 17, 2011
I miss you being here. I miss you and dad. I love you. I take care of Miss Kitty for you. Dad said no fighting and to get along together and share and tell everyone else to get along and tell people in the world not to fight and if they do, stand back and don't get involved. Karen keep to herself, no arguing and Pam keep to herself, no arguing.
April 17, 2011
April 17, 2011
Taken March 28, 2011 at Mom's after her funeral.
Beverly Tarr
April 16, 2011
Beverly Tarr
April 16, 2011
Beverly Tarr
April 16, 2011
Beverly Tarr
April 16, 2011
Beverly Tarr
April 16, 2011
Beverly Tarr
April 16, 2011
Beverly Tarr
April 16, 2011
Me and Mom on Mother's Day 2010, the last Mother's Day I got to spend with my mom
Beverly Tarr
April 16, 2011
Timothy Tarr
April 16, 2011
When I was a young boy about the age of 14 or so, I had attended a local church regularly. However, I was a boy with many questions. One day when Mom was watering flowers in the backyard, I approached her and asked the question, "How do we know there is a God?" She replied, "Come here, I have something to show you." She said, "Look at this, do you know what this is?" I said, "Yes, it's a flower." She said, "It's not just a flower, this is God's signature." She said, "Look closely, How could something so complex and beautiful just so happen to be?" She said, "This is how you know." "And this just happens to be my name." She said, "No matter what life throws your way, Always take time and smell the roses." I accepted this answer to be true and still believe her to this day.
Karen Tarr
April 16, 2011
Love you Mom! I miss you everyday. I miss you and Dad and wish you could be with our family when we have the gatherings. I miss helping you everyday.
Lynda Center
April 10, 2011
Rose Ann Tarr (A tribute to my mother)
For those of you who do not know me, my name is Lynda Center. I am one of Rose Tarr's twelve children. I am the fourth to the youngest child. We have been very blessed, by God, to have had such a wonderful mother. Mom has done an excellent job in guiding and directing each and every one of us. She has helped to shape each of us into whom we are today. My mother has not only been a shining example to us, but she has touched so many other peoples life's as well.
As we continue to live out our life's here on earth, I'd like to remind not only my brothers and sisters, but all of you that Mom lives on in our hearts. I'm not saying that it will not be difficult for us at times because it will be. What we need to do is to hold on to all the wonderful memories that we have of Mom. Also, we need to take comfort in knowing that Mom has done her work here in this life as we know it, and I have NO DOUBT, WHAT SO EVER in my mind that Mom will be in God's Kingdom. I am confident that both Mr. Bardo, who is the pastor in "The Living Church of God" in which my mom was a member of, and Mr Nork, who is not only an elder in this same church, but has been a family friend for nearly 30 years would agree with me. She has done God's work here. She has served her purpose in this life. And now, we need to continue to do ours so that we will be worthy of being in God's Kingdom with her one day.
Knowing that Mom will be in God's Kingdom, provides me with some comfort, during this very difficult time. I pray that it will help to provide some comfort to the rest of my brothers and sisters and each and every one of you. We promised my Mom, before she left us to take this next journey, that we would not only take care of each other, but that we would especially make sure that Pam and Karen would be taken care of. I know that this provided my Mom with some comfort in embarking on her journey.
I would like to share with you some of the entries that I have made in my journal during these past couple of weeks and during some of my visits to Mom, from Boston, before her passing.
My sister Sues asked my mother at her bedside one day last week, "Mom are you tired?" My mother replied "yes". Sues, said to my mother, "I am too!". My mother reached up and patted my sister's shoulder - she was comforting her.
"Sometimes when I would lay my hand on her hand she would reach over and put her hand on mine". "Mom also reached out and touched my face". She was comforting me.
"It's been kind of nice sitting here with mom" ... "She has been humming and singing some of her church songs" ... "It is nice to hear her singing to them". I'm sure that she finds comfort in them". "It is so very pleasant listening to her humming and singing songs". Once again, I find myself being comforted by my mother.
During one of my visits, from Boston, I was helping my Mom to find her way to the bathroom. We went through all of the steps reminding her of where we were going and why we were going there. She sat there for a while and then she said to me, "I am thinking about two small children ...". It dawned on me that Mom was remembering my two children that had come back to her mind. I said to my Mom, "Mom, I think that these two children that you are thinking of are my two children, K. C. and Elizabeth that have passed away. We both started crying, holding each other. My mother, once again, comforts me. My mother briefly remembered who I was.
During his terrible disease that my Mom had - this Lewy Body Dementia, my Mom's neurological status would wax and wane. She would be able, at times, to remember things. As I was sitting at my Mom's bedside she said (she was obviously thinking of different things), "Vera was my sister" ... (she paused) "She's not here anymore" ... (she paused for awhile)" "She's with God" ... "She's in a good place" ... (she paused, again for a short time), "She did die!" ... "Yes, she did Mom", I replied. "Do you think that she is looking down on us"? - I replied. "I know that she is", my mother said to me.
I said to my Mom, "God is here with you" (this was after she was transferred to the hospice facility called Odyssey). "I know he is", mom replied. "I TALKED WITH HIM". Wow, I thought!
I can't begin to describe to you the peaceful feeling that I felt come over my entire body when my Mom said this. If I remember correctly my sister Mary was present in Mom's room at this same time. I know that this also provided Mary with comfort.
Karen just came into my mother's room and Mom reached out as if she wanted Karen to take her hand".
"We noticed that Mom would seem to do this when each and every one of us would come to her bedside". She would draw us close and hold us. I believe that my mother was saying goodbye to us.
"Mom just asked me "why am I here"? I told her the truth. I told Mom that she was at a place called Odyssey, a hospice facility, and that she was at the end stage of a terrible disease called Lewy Body Dementia. I told her that I thought that God was calling her home. I told her, once again, to not worry about us kids because we would take care of each other, especially of Pam and Karen. Mom said "OK". I think that Mom needed to hear that her children would be alright, and that Pam and Karen would especially be taken care of.
I'd like to share just one last journal entry of mine. Mom asked me, "where is my husband"? I said, not really knowing how I should reply, "Mom, dad died about eight years ago"... Mom said, "He did"!!! She paused for a few seconds and then she said, "I guess I'll just have to find a new one". She had a great sense of humor. She made me laugh.
This was my mother. Even during her last days, she continued to guide & direct us, to comfort us, to show us and others her great sense of humor. Most importantly, she continued to show us her faith in God, she let us know that God was with her during this time, she continued to be a shining example to all of us.
We have always been a very close family. It was very difficult for me when my husband Ted and I married and we decided to start our new life together in Boston. I missed my family very much, especially my mother. I found myself listening to one of Bette Midler's song's called, "Wind Beneath My Wings". I would listen to this song over and over and over again thinking of my mother and missing her. There would be a lot of tears. This song has become my song to my mother. I used this same song many different times, when the opportunity presented it's self. Most recently, my daughter Sarah helped me to use it on a DVD that we made for Mom, last year, on Mother's Day.
I love you very much Mom and I miss you a great deal already. You will however, live on always, in my heart. As I walk the floors at Massachusetts General Hospital, as a nurse, you will be walking the floors with me. "You Are The Wind Beneath My Wings".
Sue Ford
April 4, 2011
What I remember most about Rose was her smile and her bread!!! I remember once thinking I could just live on her homeade bread and butter. Always such a warm and loving lady!!! When I moved to Phoenix and was so homesick for my mother Rose was where I went. Always had time for me...
Norman ( George ) Tarr
March 31, 2011
In loving memory to the best mother in the world you were not only a great mother but so many more things. A friend, a teacher, you was a great inspiration not only to all of us kids but to your grand kids and so many other people. You were and will always be the rock in this family, you not only leave behind grate wisdom but one heck of a pair of shoes to fill. I'll miss and love you forever Mom
Crystal Tarr
March 29, 2011
You were the greatest Grandma anybody could ever ask for. You will be greatly missed by many.
I love you.
Orlando Garcia
March 28, 2011
To the Tarr Family,
We gather today not only to mourn the passing of one who has preceded us on the road of life, but also to celebrate a life well- lived.
We stand in awe of a woman who came from a simple beginning. She was born in Pennsylvania in 1932, married, came west with her family and built a life and home here. She raised 12 great kids of her own and touched the lives of so many others by taking care of the children of others in her home and elsewhere.
I met Mrs. Rose Ann Tarr when I was a boy of 12 or 13 through a friendship with her son, Tim. She was working as one of the cafeteria ladies at his elementary school and I remember thinking, “She seems awfully nice for a cafeteria lady.” As I matured and my relationship with the Tarr family blossomed I got to know Tim’s siblings: Beverly, Linda, Norman, David, Pam, Karen, Mary, Tom, Carol, Ruth and Suze, and I wondered at how such a kind and gentle person (not to mention such a tiny lady) could ride herd on such a robust group!
It is only in the fullness of time that I realize the wisdom tempered with kindness, strength tempered with compassion, and all seasoned with a wry sense of humor that made her who she was.
These words can only scratch the surface of everything that she was, but I send them to honor the woman who met a shy, uncertain 12-year-old boy and treated him like one of the family.
I will leave you with this thought paraphrasing General George S. Patton, “Let us not lament that such a woman has died, let us instead thank God that such a woman lived.”
Orlando Garcia
March 28, 2011
To the Tarr Family,
We gather today not only to mourn the passing of one who has preceded us on the road of life, but also to celebrate a life well- lived.
We stand in awe of a woman who came from a simple beginning. She was born in Pennsylvania in 1932, married, came west with her family and built a life and home here. She raised 12 great kids of her own and touched the lives of so many others by taking care of the children of others in her home and elsewhere.
I met Mrs. Rose Ann Tarr when I was a boy of 12 or 13 through a friendship with her son, Tim. She was working as one of the cafeteria ladies at his elementary school and I remember thinking, "She seems awfully nice for a cafeteria lady." As I matured and my relationship with the Tarr family blossomed I got to know Tim's siblings: Beverly, Linda, Norman, David, Pam, Karen, Mary, Tom, Carol, Ruth and Suze, and I wondered at how such a kind and gentle person (not to mention such a tiny lady) could ride herd on such a robust group!
It is only in the fullness of time that I realize the wisdom tempered with kindness, strength tempered with compassion, and all seasoned with a wry sense of humor that made her who she was.
These words can only scratch the surface of everything that she was, but I send them to honor the woman who met a shy, uncertain 12-year-old boy and treated him like one of the family.
I will leave you with this thought paraphrasing General George S. Patton, "Let us not lament that such a woman has died, let us instead thank God that such a woman lived."�
Kimberly Larsen
March 28, 2011
I will always remember ya grandma. Love ya forever and ever.
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Joe Camerata
March 27, 2011
Our deepest condolences to the family and friends on their loss. We pray God will comfort those who are suffering great loss at this time. We all look foward to the time promised when "death will lose its sting and all tears will be wiped away".
May there be some comfort knowing others share your loss of such a kind and gentle person in Rose Tarr.
Much love,
Joe & Roma
March 27, 2011
photo was taken in the mid 60's
david tarr
March 26, 2011
MOM
I,will love you and miss you always
Kevin Haertel
March 26, 2011
To someone who was always a very nice lady.K.Haertel (Chandler, Az.)
Ruth Hurst
March 26, 2011
In loving memory of the best mother in the world. You were a wonderful grandma and great-grandma. I Love You and Miss You and you will be in my heart forever.
Cindy McLeod
March 26, 2011
In loving memory of the most wonderful Mother anyone could ever have. She never told you how to live your married life or how to raise your children. But she would alway lend an ear if you needed to talk. I will always love you & you will be greatly missed.
Carol Tarr
March 26, 2011
Pamela Larsen
March 26, 2011
In memory of a wonderful grandmother. You were always kind, gentle, and never judgemental. You will be missed greatly, but we will see you again some day.
Carol Tarr
March 26, 2011
In loving memory of an amazing Mother of twelve.I will love you and miss you. You will be in my heart forever.
Carol Tarr
March 26, 2011
In memory of an amazing Mother of twelve. She was the strong one of our family,Mom I will miss you and always love you.
Rose Wright
March 26, 2011
In memory to a special sister in law, you will be greaty missed by everyone. You shared so much to so many people and you will be in our hearts forever
Jim Bianchi
March 26, 2011
I met her in 1980 in High School and she always made me feel welcome in her home. She was the rock of the family and I am saddened to hear of her passing.
May God Bless her on her journey.
Beverly Tarr
March 26, 2011
In loving memory of a wonderful Mother and Grandmother. You have left a huge void in all our lives. We will love you and miss you always.
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