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Herbert Rosengrant Obituary
Herbert Rosengrant Jr., 66, of Intervale Court, Virginia Beach, Va., and formerly of Wyoming, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009, in the Sentara Leigh Hospital, Norfolk, Va. Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was a son of the late Isabel Fritz Rosengrant Miller and his late stepfather Jake Miller and father Herbert Rosengrant Sr. He was a graduate of the Wyoming High School, Class of 1961. Mr. Rosengrant was a U.S. Marine veteran, serving during the Vietnam War. Prior to his retirement, he was employed at Owens-Illinois, formerly of Pittston Township, for 30 years as an industrial mechanic. He was a member of the Courthouse Community United Methodist Church, Virginia Beach, Va. Herb was a loving husband and devoted father and grandfather who dedicated his life to his family. He enjoyed motorcycles, hunting and shopping. Herb made an imprint on every life he touched. Surviving is his wife of 29 years, the former Josephine Territo; daughters, Kellie Connors and her husband, Mark, Shickshinny, and Jessica Rosengrant, at home; grandchildren, Thomas, Todd and Mckenzie Connors; sisters, Sandy Pineno, St. Petersburg, Fla.; Janet Quick, Swoyersville, and Janice Wylans, Duryea; brothers, Graham Miller, Jenkins Township; John Miller, Larksville, and Jake Miller, Jacksonville, Fla.; as well as several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday in the Metcalfe and Shaver Funeral Home Inc., 504 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming, with the Rev. Gordon E. Weightman, of the Wyoming United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be in the Chapel Lawn Cemetery, Dallas. Friends may call Sunday from 4 to 7 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to K love Radio, PO Box 2098 Omaha, NE 68103-2098, or Courthouse Community United Methodist Church, 2708 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23456.
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Memories and Condolences
for Herbert Rosengrant
December 20, 2009
Dad---what can I possibly say. There is no way I can put into words how much you mean to me. You are the one person who truly knows the meaning of unconditional love, or at least thats the way I grew up feeling. My world was a better place because of you. It hurts so much to let you go, but you take with you all of my love and I know that the bond we have is eternal. So I just wanted to say thank you for being my Dad, I could not have been more blessed. Forever in my heart. Kellie
SANDI PINENO
December 10, 2009
HERB, I MISS YOU SO, IT'S SO HARD TO LET YOU GO, BUT I KNOW YOU ARE SAFE IN GOD'S HANDS. KISS MOM AND NANA, AUNT LEE AND UNCLE TOM FOR ME. SAY HELLO TO ALL THOSE WE KNEW WHO HAVE LEFT THIS LIFE. I LOVE YOU, MY BROTHER.
Michele Santee
December 7, 2009
To my uncle Herbie
There are no words to desribe how much you will be missed. But let me start by saying that I love you dearly. I will always remember who taught me how to ride. Who gave me my 1st and 2nd soft ball gloves that i charish to this day, I realy cant explain how much you and aunt Josie (my god parents) mean to me. You will be in my heart for ever and always. I love you. Aunt Josie and Jessice I love you both as much and please if you need any thing or just want to talk please call me.
All my Love,
Your God Brat
Joanne weaver
December 7, 2009
Dear Sister and Nice Jessica,
I was trying to think what to say here and then i looked at the poems. This one reminded of Herb and its some thing he might of said to you knowing he had to leave you both Hope it bring you come comfort in knowing he is with the Lord now and watching over you Love, your sister Joanne
Joanne and Ken weaver
December 7, 2009
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009
December 7, 2009
I will think of Herb as I've always done whenever I see .......steak knives, wild ties, motorcycles, Betty Boop anything, walking canes, funky jewelry and most everything out of the ordinary! Rest well, dear brother, as you will never be forgotten. All my love to you and Josie, Kellie, and Jessica as well as those grandkids, your sister - Janice L. Wylam
Christmas -1990
December 6, 2009
Herb At 35
December 6, 2009
Herb
December 6, 2009
Herb & Josie
December 6, 2009
Kellie - Big 40
December 6, 2009
December 6, 2009
I will always remember and terribly miss the sound of his voice. He had such a laid back way of talking. He left us with so many memories, and I will cherish all of them. Much love to Kellie, Josie and Jessy.
Janet Quick
December 6, 2009
Josie,
My heart goes out to you and Jessica and Herbs entire family. He was a kind and generous man who will be greatly missed. Please let us know how you are doing and how we can help. We will keep you in our prayers.
Irene Conlin and Steven Vereen and Family
Tammy Klein
December 6, 2009
Kellie and family, I am so saddened by the passing of your father. If there is anything I can do please let me know. You are all in my thoughts and prayers today and always. Love you all.
December 6, 2009
Kellie and family, I am so saddened by the loss of your father. You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this time and always. Love you all. Tammy Klein (Gouldsboro, Pa)
Teri Zakorchemny
December 5, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Uncle Herb, I will miss you dearly and have so many wonderful memories of times spent with you in my "younger" years-- everytime someone orders liver and onions I think of you! I know you are in God's hands and with grandma now, with eternal love and peace. Such a peaceful man on Earth. God Bless each of you.
wendy huddy-cheetham
December 5, 2009
Josie, I just want to let you know that I am thinking of you.I cant imaagine what you are going through right now , but I wanted to let you know that you and your family are in my hear and in my prayers.
Wendy Huddy-Cheetham
December 5, 2009
Josie,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Herb and you were very close to my hart .Iwill keep all of you in my prayers .Let me know if I can help in any way.Love you Josie.
W. Sutton
December 4, 2009
In respect to Jessica and her family in their time of need.
Karen Asbury
December 4, 2009
Josie,
I am so sad to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything at all I can do for you or your family. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Dede Gould
December 4, 2009
Josie - I just wanted to let you know that I was thinking of you. I cannot imagine what you are going through but my thoughts are with you and your family.
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