North Bend, Oregon
March 1, 1924 - Dec. 29, 2008
No services will be held for Betty Jean Rose, 84, of North Bend. Cremation rites were held at Ocean View Memory Gardens Crematory in Coos Bay.
Betty was born March 1, 1924, in Edmond, Okla., the daughter of Alfred and Marietta Dark. She died from complications due to pneumonia on Dec. 29, 2008, in Coos Bay.
She married U.S. Navy pilot Irvin Emmett Rose shortly after graduation from Central State College in Edmond. They settled in North Bend where they remained until their deaths.
Betty taught for more than 25 years in the North Bend school system, including Glasgow Elementary, North Bay Elementary and North Bend Junior High School, until her retirement in 1986.
She enjoyed family, friends and all people as a whole. She was an avid reader, followed athletics, was a member of Bible study groups and enjoyed her horse and buggies.
Betty is survived by her son, Mike E. Rose, DMD of North Bend; daughter, Susan J. Beary of North Bend; brother, Robert Dark of Eugene; and several nieces and nephews.
Betty was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, who died in 2001.
The family suggests memorial contributions to North Bend Methodist Church, 2289 Meade St., North Bend, OR 97459.
Arrangements are under the direction of North Bend Chapel, 756-0440.
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This obituary was originally published in The World.
Susan,
I am the daughter of Billy and Juanita Lantrip. Mother was pleased that you remembered to let her know of Betty Jean's passing. At 83, she loves to try to keep up with friends and family. Thank you so much for the sweet note to mom and the copy of the obituary. She has fond memories of your mother.
May God Bless you and your family,
Beth Fontenot
Beth Fontenot
February 05, 2009 | Katy, TX
January 07 2009
Jan Johnson
I enjoyed singing in the church chior and adelines with Betty. She always had a smile and a good word to say about everyone. Thank you for touching my life.
Janice Johnson
January 07, 2009 | North Bend, OR
Mike,
We were sorry to hear of Betty's passing. Your mother was my favorite teacher at Glasgow Heights, stern with a sparkle. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Bruce & Connie Eperson
January 06, 2009 | North Bend, OR
Dear Mrs. Rose,
I want you to know that you were my favorite teacher at Glasgow Elementary. You seemed so amazingly tall and strong and in control. But you had that twinkle in your eye, and your big laugh that made you fun to be around. I have good memories of my fifth grade with you.
My condolences to your family for their loss.
Sally Hammar
January 05, 2009 | Portland, OR
My heart was truly saddened to hear about Betty.
My fondest memories of Betty was camping on the Williamson River when I was growing up.
I always loved going out to Emmett & Betty's house! Picking apples, listening to my parents visiting and playing with their dog running all around their acreage.
She was Betty to me around family and of course Mrs. Rose when I was in school.
I respected her and will always cherish my memories.
Barb Rose-Dunham
January 05, 2009 | North Bend, OR
