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Rolla Jasmin Obituary

WEST RUTLAND - Rolla M. Jasmin Jr., 93, of West Rutland died Tuesday afternoon July 14, 2015 at the Pines Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Rolla Jasmin Jr. was born February 3, 1922 to Rolla M. Jasmin Sr and Iona Bell. He married Fern Eno, raised two sons, James and Raleigh. He was a member of the Army and USAF in WWII (SSGT).

He belonged to many organizations as follows: Royal Order of the Moose. He was also a life member of the VFW Post #648, also The Cairo Temple where he was a Past Director, Order of Jesters #105, The Masons #79, and The American Legion Post #31.

He was last employed by the city of Rutland as a water treatment manager, from 1956 to 1987.

He is survived by his present wife Bea; a son James and his wife Patricia and five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; two brothers, James and his wife Mary and their three sons, and Sidney and his wife Teresa and their five children; a sister-in-law Elizabeth, two former daughter-in-laws Kathy and Pamela and her daughter Jennifer and partner Matthew Holthaus. He is also survived by his home care provider Pat Leonard, his traveling buddy Harold Fish, and his golfing buddies Bud Cox, Mike Granvelle, and Bud Earle. He is also survived by Bae Noble and her fiance John Rappa from Florida.

Rolla is predeceased by his brother Bobbie, wife Fern, and his son Raleigh.

Calling hours will be held Friday July 17 from 4-7 p.m. at the Aldous Funeral Home, with a sharing time and a Legion and Mason Ceremony following at 7 p.m.

A burial will take place at Evergreen Cemetery by the water fountain at a later date.

Donations in lieu of flowers to Royal Order of the Moose, VFW Post #648, The Cairo Temple, Order of Jesters #105, The Masons #79. American Legion #31.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Rutland Herald from Jul. 16 to Jul. 19, 2015.

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Chris Howard

July 22, 2015

Bea, I have many fond memories of Rolla and his sweet smile and way of keeping a conversation moving. I shall miss him a lot and many Prayers and Blessings to you and his family. With thoughts to you and heaven has gained another Angel. Chris Howard

Chuck Mailhiot

July 22, 2015

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Nancy Manning

July 21, 2015

Bea and Jim, sending my sympathy to you and yours at this time of sorrow. Rolla could always put a smile on your face. May he rest in peace.

John & Cheryl De Ronde

July 20, 2015

Aunt Bea. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Ralph Bristol

July 16, 2015

Rest well Brother Rolla. My thank you for years of friendship.

July 16, 2015

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

Peter J. Chilos

July 16, 2015

Please accept my sincere condolences.
I am very sorry.

Jan & Bob Marsette

July 16, 2015

Bea: So sorry to learn of your loss and extend to you and yours our heartfelt sympathy. May He enfold you in His arms and give you comfort & peace.

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