1931
2017
Our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother Rose (Baba) Romanko passed away peacefully on Dec. 25, 2017. Rose was born to immigrant Ukrainians Anna Morawska and Mike Mite on Jan. 1, 1931, in Toronto, Canada.
Studying hard in school while working part time beginning at the age of 14, she graduated second in her Accountancy class at Central High School of Commerce. While still in Toronto, she married her beloved husband John, where they had their first of three sons. The three moved to Fort Worth, Texas, where two more sons were born.
Rose dedicated her life to her family, instilling her three boys with the same mix of hard work, honesty, and integrity manifest in her. She was a member of nearly every PTA organization benefitting her sons. She contributed to the community in innumerable ways through volunteering for events and activities including swim teams, Cub Scouts, ice hockey, Boy Scouts, museum school, track, and most of all, music lessons and orchestra rehearsals. As the boys transitioned into college, Rose revisited her high school expertise in business, earning a bachelors in business administration and becoming a certified public accountant.
Upon graduation, she was first employed at Coopers & Lybrand, then at Carter Blood Center (later called Carter BloodCare), working for 15 years. As a proud descendent of Ukrainian parents, Rose was extremely active in the Ukrainian community in Texas, with heavy involvement in the Ukrainian American Society of Texas for decades, serving as editor for their publication for many years.
Rose was kind, caring, giving, and loving to all who knew her. Rose is survived by her three dedicated sons Michael, Walter, and Terry, daughters-in-law Mitzi, Corinne, and Christy; grandchildren Lisa, Kristi, Luke, Jonathan, Matthew, Sarah, David, and Hannah; and six great-grandchildren, all of whom miss her greatly, but know that she is now with God. Services were held Tuesday, Jan. 2 at Gateway Community Church in Webster, Texas.
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I just now found out about her passing. She is not gone; she is with John. We will see Rose again.
Danny Senkow
February 18, 2018
I have fond memories of visits with Aunt Rose and my cousins whether in Texas, at the French River cottage or when visiting in Toronto. Aunt Rose's warmth and thoughtfulness helped me through my younger years. We will miss you Aunt Rose. - David and Family
David Leslie Mite Lanziner
January 21, 2018
Aunt Rose was a special part of our long distance family here in Toronto. She always brought smiles and comfort to all by phone, while in Fort Worth or when visiting. She was a strong patient women who always put others first. Aunt Rose you will be missed. Love Bobbie, Marie-Claude, RJ, Tyler, Connor, Victoria and Sophie.
Robert Oswald
January 4, 2018
Rose was my second Mama, especially up through high school. The Romanko's home was my second home and Walter and Terry were my brothers. She kept all of us in line with a firm hand and a kind word. I will miss her. This is my loss as well. Mike, Walter, and Terry - I am with you.
Dan Stevens
January 2, 2018
For many years Rose and John were very active members of Tarrant County College Computer User Group. Her smile and wit was appreciated.
Margie Gaither
December 31, 2017
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