Ivar Andrew Rosendale Encinitas, CA On January 28, 2016, our loving father Ivar Andrew "Dick/Rosie" Rosendale, passed away in Encinitas, California at the age of 87. He was born in Westwood, New Jersey on April 6, 1928. He graduated from Westwood High School in 1945 where he developed his athletic talents and abilities. After graduation he attended Amherst College in Massachusetts and excelled in sports, but loved playing baseball by far. He was a star shortstop for the Amherst "Lord Jeffs" and graduated with a degree in History in 1949. Dad's next pursuit was the United States Navy. He enlisted in 1949 and attended flight school in Pensacola, Florida and became a Navy Pilot. He served proudly during the Korean War. In 1952 he married, Barbara Corves, his college sweetheart from Connecticut. In 1955 they became proud parents of twin boys John and Richard.In 1959 Del Mar, California became home when Rosie accepted a position in La Jolla as a stock broker, and adapted very easily to the Southern California lifestyle. Dad enjoyed his family, coaching his sons in baseball, playing golf regularly, and had numerous friends.Dad's loving wife and our mother Barbara passed away in 1993. After several years Rosie embarked on a new journey by marrying Jeanne Odell and they enjoyed life together. They travelled regularly, enjoyed horse racing and their combined families.Rosie is survived by his sons, John and Richard of Monterey, CA. He was loved by his nieces, nephew and brother-in-law from Connecticut and also extended family in Southern California. April 6, 1928 - January 28, 2016

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Published by San Diego Union-Tribune on Apr. 8, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Ivar Rosendale

6 Entries

Dick Brinster

April 10, 2018

Dear John and Rich:
I've lost contact with the two of you over these many years, and somehow stumbled on your dad's obit. He certainly was the best cousin I ever had. I so much enjoyed his company and that of your mother. The last time I saw him was 2000 when he came east with Jeanne to bury your grandmother. I certainly would like to know how you're doing. Janice and I vividly remember going to Mexico with you, John, and have a photo of the five of us together in Tijuana. And Rich, thanks for treating us to dinner at the Chart House in Monterey. I've been unable to run you down any other way, so please forgive me for taking this route. I have a Facebook account, and also am reachable at [email protected] or by phone at 848-227-3085 or 732-547-1399. I'm sure hoping we can reestablish contact. My best to both of you. Sincerely, Dick

April 12, 2016

Dear John and Rich,
I'm sorry to read of your father's passing. He sounded like a wonderful man who led a very full life. I will not be able to attend the service but I've said some prayers. My sincere sympathy for your loss.
Jim Waters

Jim & Peggy Selover

April 12, 2016

Rosy was a great friend and neighbor during the years we lived next door at Whispering Palms. He will be sorely missed.

Geary Corves

April 9, 2016

Dick (Rosy to me) was a great brother-in-law. No matter how many times a year I appeared in Del Mar the door was always open. As John and Richard say in the obit, he was a great dad, always there when they might need him. His and my sister's life style (a California life style, whatever that is) influenced my mom and dad to move from CT to CA after my dad's retirement. So everytime I visited it was really old home week. I will miss him.

Aunt Barbara, Uncle Rosie & my Mom at my wedding in Del Mar - 1983

Leslie Landreth

April 8, 2016

I am so sorry to hear of Uncle Rosie's passing; he was my Godfather whom I have many fond memories of. He and Aunt Barbara were very close friends to my parents, Donn & June Maurer. Living only a block and a half from each in Del Mar there were frequent visits together. I recall him as a terrific Dad to his boys John and Richard often visiting our home gym with my Dad. I recall Uncle Rosie being a witty man - he had a way of always making me laugh. I remember my Dad speaking very highly about Uncle Rosie's Navy days and about how intelligent he was. I consider myself fortunate to have known him while growing up and to have been his Goddaughter.

April 8, 2016

Condolences to the family of another navy air Corp pilot.

Adler Johnson and Phlaine too.

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