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1948
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2017
Richard Rose Obituary
68, of Chandler, AZ passed to eternal life February 13, 2017. Rick was born to Leon and Olney Rose in Kermit, TX on August 10, 1948. He grew up to be a gifted baseball player and professional golfer. Throughout his professional golfing career he obtained five holes in one, numerous wins and titles. Rick joined the US Army in 1969 and was a decorated sharpshooter during the Vietnam War. He became a successful businessman with a Masters Degree in Global Management, retiring from Boeing in 2010. Rick is survived by his beloved wife of 21 years, Emily; son, Richard Leon and his wife, Teresa, of Broken Arrow, OK; grandchildren Jaxon, Blayne, Marie and Sophie all of AZ. His belief that hard work and perseverance made anything possible and his passion for golf and family will continue to inspire the lives of those he loved. Interment at the National Memorial Cemetery of AZ. Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Valley (Dobson Home), 1510 E. Flower St., Phx, AZ 85014.
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D. Andy Buffington
September 15, 2017
Rick was a great golfer at KHS. It was a pleasure to know him and to call him a KHS '66 Classmate. God be with him and his family as they remember him in the following years. I'll see you again soon my friend. . . . Andy Buffington
Bob and Kathy Rose
March 26, 2017
We were surprised and saddened to learn about Rick's passing from Bill today. Our love, thoughts, and prayers are with you always. Love this quote: "God made memories so that we may have roses in December" (Roses focusing on roses). So many good memories... golf, dinners, family reunions. Love and blessings always!
Michael Cloud
March 25, 2017
RIP fellow Yellow Jacket from an old classmate circa 1966. My thoughts and prayers for you friends & family during this difficult time.
Jubal Bynoe
February 27, 2017
I am so so sorry for the loss of a good man. May you find comfort in true family and friends in your time of need. Proverbs 17:17
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