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Dave and I spent a lot of time together growing up in Waterford, Mi. Mr and Mrs Back made everyone feel welcome. So sorry to hear of her passing. My sympathy to here entire family.
Eric Pierre
November 04, 2021


Centerville, Ohio
1938 - 2021
BACK (Schafroth), Mary RoseMary Rose (Schafroth) Back, a loving Wife, Mother, and Grandmother, formerly of Centerville, Ohio, passed away on July 23, 2021, at New Dawn Memory Care in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Her family had been at her side over the past several weeks. Mary Rose...
Read MoreDave and I spent a lot of time together growing up in Waterford, Mi. Mr and Mrs Back made everyone feel welcome. So sorry to hear of her passing. My sympathy to here entire family.
Eric Pierre
November 04, 2021
Sweet, precious Mary Rose will be truly missed! She touched the lives and hearts of so many children and was such a blessing to all who knew her, young and old alike! I was an active volunteer mom of 3 children, spending many days at Normandy Elementary School and had lots of interaction with Mary Rose through the years. Her influence certainly rubbed off on my three children, who love nature activities. They have young children of their own now and frequently take them on hikes and go...
Valerie Sorosiak
October 01, 2021 | School
I have been thinking about you, Jodi, since I heard about the passing of your dear mom. I recall seeing her on several occasions and hearing such sweet and loving stories about her during our days working together at Southdale. My deepest condolences to you and your whole family. Losing a mom/grandma leaves such a void in our lives...may you find peace in so many happy memories. Hugs to you...Jean xo
Jean C Boltz
August 19, 2021
I often sat in Fellowship Hall after a service at The Church at Woodmoor and chatted with Mary Rose. She always talked about her family and her years at the Nature Center. So much joy radiated from her and both her eyes and lips smiled so beautifully. What a superb life!
Sunny Davis
August 09, 2021 | Other

Group of 10 Memorial Trees
Corey Tarbell
August 09, 2021 | Bloomington, IN
Mary Rose was just a remarkable person. She brought joy to everyone around her. For years we were members of the Builders (couples club) at David's Church along with Mary Rose and Warren and quite a few other couples. We had such good times! Beyond that we had Mystery Nights which she and Warren hosted at their home. More good times. We cherish the times we shared together and will hang on to those memories. Our sympathy and prayers go out to the entire Back family.
Cliff and Ave Barr
August 09, 2021 | Friend
I am so saddened by this news. Mary Rose really taught me as an adult so much about nature. I volunteered many times over the years when my children visited Grant Nature for school. She was so kind, compassionate and loved the students. My condolences to her family.
Vivian Baker
August 09, 2021 | School
Jodi, So sorry to hear about your Mother's passing. I know she was a very special lady. I remember her coming into Southdale to visit and to help you. You learned to be an awesome teacher through her incredible example! With Deepest Sympathy, Valerie
Valerie Browning Thompson
August 08, 2021 | Family
So sorry to hear about Mary Rose. A great lady, wife, and Mother. Enjoyed working by her side at Grant nature center. I taught 4-5 grade at Normandy! Love & prayers!
Jim Sparks
August 08, 2021