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Rose Darrow Obituary
Rose Mary was born at home on April 12, 1935, the youngest child of Caspar and Naomi (Kratochvil) Melichar in Traverse City. She attended Traverse City schools and graduated from Central High School in 1953.
On Dec. 18, 1960, she married Kenneth Leroy Darrow. Ken and Rosie made their home in Traverse City and raised four children.
In 2001, Rose Mary moved to Boyne City and worked full time as a Wal-Mart Associate in Petoskey. She was a member of Trinity Fellowship Church.
Rose Mary inherited her father's ability to fix just about anything and her mother's compassion for animals. She loved Jesus, her family, the piano, all sorts of puzzles, and was a great fan of hamburgers, chocolate and pizza.
We will miss her bright smile, her sharp wit, her extensive vocabulary and her simple faith in God's promises. In the months preceding her death, Rose Mary was an example of confidence in God's faithfulness as she battled lung cancer.
She will be missed by her children, Patricia Darrow Draper of Grand Rapids, Suzanne (Paul) Wise of Boyne City, William (Patricia Fehrenbach) Darrow of Traverse City and Christina (Michael) Majszak of Traverse City; sister, Dorothy Alderton of Traverse City; brother, Howard Melichar of Traverse City; 15 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and many cousins and friends.
Rose Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Ken in 2000; parents, Naomi and Cap; brother, Jack and infant brother, Donald; and nephew, Dan Melichar.
A visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9, 2009, at Stackus Funeral Home in Boyne City. Funeral services for Rose Mary will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, 2009, at Trinity Fellowship Church, 401 Sate Street, Boyne City, with visitation being held from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Her son-in-law, the Rev. Paul Wise, will be officiating.
On Monday, Jan. 12, 2009, Rose Mary's and Ken's remains will be laid to rest together at Oakwood Cemetery in Traverse City.
Arrangements are by Stackus Funeral Home, Boyne City.
This obituary was originally published in the Record-Eagle.
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Makayla Rose Smiddy
December 19, 2019
shes my great grandmother im in this where it says two great-grandchildren; she died when I was 3 im her great grand daughter I don't really remember her but I wish I could see her again the last thing I remembered was giving her a rose when she was really sick and next thing you know I was at her funeral
connie eaton
January 30, 2009
To Howard and Dorothy, sorry to hear of the loss of your sister.
Know she will be missed.
judi jones
January 18, 2009
i'm so sorry for the loss of your mama. however, i rejoice with your family as i know she arrived into the arms of Jesus!
with love,
bob & judi jones
Donna Bomer
January 12, 2009
Dear Dorothy & Howard:
Was so sad to read of Rosie's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you both at this difficult time.
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Michelle Thompson
January 10, 2009
Dear Pat and Family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Pat your strength over these past months has amazed me. Your friends and colleagues are here to give you the support you need.
You and your family will continue to be in my prayers.
Love,
Michelle
Susan Barthels
January 9, 2009
I am a friend of Pat's in Grand Rapids. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Mark Flynn
January 8, 2009
My Dear Aunt Rosie.
To all the family,We are saddened by your loss.Never can I remember Rosie saying a cross word to anyone.Such a Great person. She will be missed. Her spirit will live on.
David Lather
January 8, 2009
To "Rosie's" family:
My late wife (Pauline Brigham) and I graduated from Central with Rosie. She and Pauline were good friends all the way back to Union Street School and apparently had some good times together. I knew Rosie only in High School, as I was a product of Elmwood School, and was always reminded that Union was certainly the better of the two. Rosie was one of those rare persons that was a serious student, dependable, and consistantly friendly. Please accept my sincere condolences on your great loss. I expect she and Pauline are enjoying the presence of our Lord together.
Dianne Akers-Kennedy
January 8, 2009
Dorothy and Howard probably remember me. I lived in the 4oo hundred block of W 11th St.
I spend winters in Florida and summers in Traverse City.
I am remember the good times we used to have, Rosemary always had a positive attitude and enjoyed life and that is what counts.
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