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Rose Harrell Obituary
Rose Harrell was born July 17, 1933, in Seattle, Washington, to John Masura Kobata and Tameno Kobata. She passed away from heart failure during the evening of October 11, 2014. She was 81. Rose attended Bailey Gatzert Elementary School until the government interned her family to the Minidoka Internment Camp during WW II. Her mother, Tameno, had 6 children with her first husband and after his death, 5 more children with Rose's father. Little Rose was the youngest girl of all 11 children. Her father was a florist, thus the name Rose. After returning from Internment Camp, she finished elementary school, Washington Junior High, and Garfield High School where she met Clayton Harrell Sr., her husband of 50 years. They were sophomores. They graduated in 1951 and were married in 1953 and remained married until Clayton's death in 2003. She was a devoted wife and mother. They had two sons, Clayton Jr. and Bruce Harrell. Both of Rose's sons, Clayton Jr. and Bruce and her nephew Keith attended Garfield where they were all standout athletes and scholars. Rose played basketball at Garfield, too. Her love of sports drove her to never miss a UW Husky game, Mariners game, or Seahawks game. Rose worked as a secretary at the East Madison YMCA, the FACTS newspaper, the Model Cities program, as a business manager under Walter Hundley, and she was also promoted to Finance Manager at the Seattle Public Library where she retired in 1993. While working for the City of Seattle, she was elected to the Board of Directors for the Seattle Credit Union for 15 years. After retirement, she spent time with her pride and joy - her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Clayton Sr., son Clayton Jr., and nephew Keith Harrell. She is survived by her son Bruce Harrell (Joanne Harrell), brother-in-law Wendell Harrell (Florence Harrell), Brother Jack Habu (Fumi), Sister Louise Sakuma (Jim Akizuki), several nieces and nephews including Toni Harrell, Michelle Harrell, Victoria Rogers, Linda Ishii, Nancy Ishii, Marjorie Mar, Robert Ishii, Gayle Sordetto, Stephanie Ojima, Jennifer Habu (Richard), Gordon Habu, Art Habu, and her grandchildren Monisha Harrell, Tia Isabell, Jason Lombard, Evan Harrell, Adam Harrell, Joyce Harrell and Clayton Harrell, III. A Memorial Service will be held for Rose on Wednesday, October 22, 2014, at 10:00 a.m. at First AME Church located at 1522 14th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122.
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Harolynne Bobis
November 15, 2021
We were living in Greece at the time of Rose's death, which is why this remembrance is so late. She was extremely helpful as I started my career as an Administrative Assistant/Secretary.
Colonel James Manning
October 10, 2019
Rest Peacefully on Your Heavenly Journey, your offspring continue to follow your loving ways.
Fred Villaflor
October 26, 2014
Bruce,
Sorry to hear about the passing of your mom. I'll always remember her at our baseball games cheering us all on. Even after you moved away to the UW campus to attend school and play football, your mom still had myself and other teammates over to your house for dinners. And man she could cook. Your mom was special. Thanks for sharing her with the rest of your friends and teammates. May God continue to bless you and your family.
Shauna Rogers
October 24, 2014
Bruce, my condolences to you and your family. I will keep you and yours in my prayers.
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Rufina, Linda, Carol and Fran
October 23, 2014
Dear Bruce and Family, Our heartfelt condolences to all of you in the Loss of your Mother, Grandmother and Auntie. We first met Rose when she moved into the LakeShore. When my Mom Rufina Bradley introduced us to her we felt a connection and our relationship developed. Not only with our family but with the residents at the LakeShore. She was a very Special, Loving and Caring Lady, we loved Her, her smile and her friendship. She will be Missed.
Marsha Tolon
October 23, 2014
Dear Bruce, may peace be yours during this time of loss. Many years ago, Rose was kind to me and I appreciated it. My condolences to you and your family.
Maria Edmondson Roth
October 22, 2014
Our deepest condolences from our family (Edmondson) to the entire Harrell family.
Charging Bear williams
October 22, 2014
I shall miss Rose Harrell.Lift up my pipe and prayers for the families.She was a wonderful woman,and wish women in the work place to go far. I worked at Sea. Public Library,and we spoke every day. She always made time for me. I even received letters from her when I left she said they would miss out if they didn't hire me. R.I.P. Rose Tammaye Harrell I shall always remember your laugh and kind words,as well wisdom you shared.
Rhoda McKinney-Jones
October 21, 2014
Dear Bruce, know that the McKinney family is holding your family in prayer. Losing one's mother is akin to permanently being off balance because the world will never right itself again. It's an incredibly hard adjustment to make, moving through life now a little off kilter. Mothers have a way of making the crooked places straight. What I can share with you from my heart, having lost my beloved mommy just two years ago, is that the pain doesn't cease but you learn to manage differently for a mother's love you never outgrow. Brighter days will rise. Her love for you remains unshakable and unmoved. Wash yourself in that knowledge when days get tough. Know that we stand with you and yours and we will continue to love you through this challenging time.
October 20, 2014
My heartfelt sympathy to you all. She was a jewel... one of a kind and will be sorely missed.
God speed,Rose~! Kiku Matsudaira
Rev. Gbolahan & Ruby Harrison
October 20, 2014
God will comfort you and bless you abundantly for your loss. Praying also for the rest of her children and family. Her soul will rest in peace, Amen!
October 20, 2014
regarding my favorite Auntie .....She was beautiful inside and out and was also my best baby sitter when I was a toddler...... love ,George shinbo
Wanda
October 18, 2014
Our sympathies to the Harrell family. May the God of all comfort help you through this difficult time.
Carrie Tuckwood
October 18, 2014
To Rose's family, please accept my condolences. I enjoyed working with her at the Library. I remember our conversations about fashion.
Ken "Bop" Carter
October 17, 2014
Dear Bruce,
My heart was saddened by the news of the loss of your mother. She will always have a special place in my life with fond memories of our time growing up as neighbors in the CD. May God continue to bless you and your family. Always know our friendship is one you can count on. Stay strong.
With much love
Bop
Regina & Rahsaan Washington
October 17, 2014
Bruce,
Im sorry for your loss.
October 17, 2014
Dear Bruce, Joanne, and entire Harrell family: We want to send our heartfelt sympathy in your great loss. A most beautiful and wonderful person.
Elaine Ikoma Ko and John Foz
October 17, 2014
Rose is a great loss- I will miss her encouraging e-mails, the funny e-mails and the wisdom shared- sharing a grandchild (Monisha). Rose's legacy of love will be a source of strength and comfort. Keeping you all in prayer.
Our Deepest Sympathy
Harold & Marjorie Cottom & Family
Vivian Caver & Adrienne Caver-Hall
October 17, 2014
Dear Bruce and Joanne and Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of your Mother, Mother in Law and Grandmother. Please know that we are thinking of and praying for you during this difficult time.
Karen Sakagami
October 17, 2014
Sending heartfelt sympathy the Harrell family on the loss of your beautiful Rose.She was such a fiesty/spunky gal, will remember her joyful laugh and warm welcoming smile.She left deep heartprints on all , she will be missed.I am sorry for your loss.Love and prayers to you all.
?Karen
Marques Bailey
October 17, 2014
Marques and I extend our deepest sympathy on the passing of your mother.
Marques and Yolande Bailey
the HARTFIELD FAMILY
October 16, 2014
Sorry for your loss.
October 16, 2014
A Beautiful person and Family. Love to all in this time of great loss, a Seattle legend .
Ronald Bennett
October 16, 2014
My heartfelt condolences to you and the Family. Not knowing her personally, but knowing you and the things you have said about her, I am sure she will be missed by the whole family. I pray that Got will keep you and the family under his wings during this time. Peace. Ronald D. Bennett
Dorceia (Johnson) Smart
October 16, 2014
Bruce - who could have known that the last time we saw each other, just a few weeks ago, you and I reminisced about growing up in the CD, our families and specifically how I remembered TT Minor elementary school days and hoping to be in Clayton's class because your Mom would bring cupcakes for the whole class each holiday and his birthday! When we talked just a few weeks ago, you said she was well and now she's gone. I feel it seems the world stops when a Mother passes. And if you listen closely you'll hear a voice again. She's with your Dad, brother and cousin and all the other relatives and friends are together - watching over you and your family. And I know you will be fine and not alone, I met your lovely wife. Ed, Ricky, Mom and I send our condolences to you and your family.
Colonel (Ret) James A Manning
October 16, 2014
We have lost a precious member of the Harrell Family in the passing of Rose. She now joins her Family members and her husband Clayton Harrell, Sr for the Eternal Life promised believers. May she be always remembered for her caring love given to her beloved family. Rest in Glorius Peace, Rose
Rose Smith
October 16, 2014
At this time of sorrow,
may these truths sustain you...
Your loved one will always
be as close as a memory,
and the God of all comfort
will always be as
close as a prayer.
Cindi LaMar
October 16, 2014
My heartfelt condolences to the Harrell family.
Natalie Hunter
October 16, 2014
Small in stature, with a phenomenal presence
Elegant, beautiful & very stylish
A truly phenomenal woman
Natalie Hunter
Monica Moore
October 16, 2014
Rose was a neighbor who invited me in for a cup of tea and small talk. Her boys were always well behaved. We lived in the middle of the block which is now a big parking garage near Providence Hospital. Condolences to her family and friends. Monica Nava Moore.
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