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Rose Cabat Obituary

Rose Cabat A well known potter, Rose Cabat, 100, died peacefully January 25, 2015. Born Rose Katz, June 27, 1914, in New York City, Rose married the late Ernest Cabat in 1936. They moved to Tucson in 1942. During WWII Rose worked as a riveter at Davis-Monthan Army Air Field repairing war-damaged aircraft. A real Rosie the Riveter! Rose's ceramics have won numerous awards and have been exhibited in many museums including the Smithsonian. Her work is also in the permanent collections of many major museums. A retrospective of her work was held February through September 2014 at the Tucson Museum of Art. Rose is survived by children, George Cabat (Sue) of Richmond TX, Mike Cabat (Susan Bettis) of Indianapolis, IN and June Cabat, of Bisbee, AZ; two grandchildren, Brian Cabat (Beth Ritchie) of Brentwood, TN and Nicholas Cabat (Karin Powdermaker) of Austin, TX; six great-grandchildren, Jacob, Zachery, Aaron, Donovan, Benjamin and Joshua; three step-grandchildren, Ashley Lockwood, Christie Carver Burch and JD Carver and six step-great-grandchildren, Caitlin and Nate Ventura, Carlie and Colten Burch, and Preslie and Krew Carver. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Tucson Museum of Art. A Celebration of Rose's life will be arranged for a future date. Arrangements by ANGEL VALLEY FUNERAL HOME.

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Published by Arizona Daily Star on Jan. 28, 2015.

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Marlene Leeper

January 24, 2024

And still I miss this wonderful Lady. I enjoyed sitting at her kitchen table, sipping Market Spice tea and listening to tales of her life. I was unable to purchase one of her "feelies", buy memories of her are more precious.

Michael and Robert

January 22, 2024

Rose was a wonderful and close friend. We will always miss Rose Cabat and her special prepared dinners at her home. It was an honor to know her and be a patron of her beautiful Feelies. Blessings from us both, Michael & Robert

bet joy

January 22, 2023

oh, rose...what a chasm you left in the art world. i think of you every day when i treasure your beautiful silken pots in my care...
bet joy

bet joy

January 22, 2021

an astonishing woman, independently working from a wheel chair.
i will ever be in awe. too many memories to share...

bet joy

January 22, 2020

rose and ernie were shining lights in the art community of tucson, as well as the community at large. in addition, they were, and remain, such shining lights in the collections of those of us who own their works.
bet joy

Susan & Dan Watkins

June 9, 2015

We just heard of Rose's passing. Our thoughts are with her family as her loss will be felt for years on end. We fell in love with Rose's work several years ago. Through June's graciousness, we had the pleasure of spending an afternoon with Rose and June. Rose was especially fond of her flower garden. May she be surrounded by them now.

Jill Botkin

June 6, 2015

I so wish I could have known Rose. I inherited two of her feelies and will treasure them always - they will be passed down to my grandson. So....she goes on and on....

Marlene Leeper

February 24, 2015

What a gracious and kind artistic lady. She set a shining example to those of us who feel we are too old to produce good work. Her "feelies" will never be duplicated. Her heart was her work. My deepest sympathy to her family. She loved you all so much.

February 19, 2015

A wonderful lady and a superb artist.
Allan Fork

Maria Borbon

February 2, 2015

I love your work. May you rest in peace

January 31, 2015

May you have underserved kindness and peace from our God and Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 1Corinthians 1:2

Evelyn Sigafus

January 30, 2015

My deepest condolences to the family. It was my pleasure and honor to know your mother and to be able to visit with her at the Tucson Museum of Art this past spring. She was certainly an inspiration. May you draw comfort at this time in sharing the blessings of her long life. Please let me know when the celebration of her life will be held.

January 29, 2015

Always admired Rose for so many reasons. Peace and best wishes.

Joyful Rose with her Feelie creation

Michael - Robert Cowles - Ecton

January 29, 2015

Rose was a true friend to us both and we will always remember her for her enormous talents, generosity, and good hearted spirit. We will sadly miss her and wish her family and friends our deepest condolences. Rest in peace dear Rose. Mike & Bob

Lucy Kraft

January 28, 2015

It has been my very great pleasure to know Rose as a compassionate friend, mentor, and practicing ceramic artist who taught me about living life fully in each stage of maturity.
Thank you Rose, and shalom.

Patrick Gawne

January 28, 2015

Congratulations on a life lived well!

bet joy

January 28, 2015

june and family, the world is darker after losing this fabulous woman and artist. i have 3 of her delicious pots, and a painting by ernie...great and valued treasures of mine. she was a dear person, of whom i was very fond. i lived in tucson a couple of times, and always we reconnected, and stayed in touch periodically. so glad we had her so long...empathy and sympathy to all of you, her family.

January 28, 2015

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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