Delbert Lawrence "Del" Rose

With family by his side, Delbert Lawrence Rose died Monday, December 13, 2010, of medical complications at St. Alphonsus Hospital in Boise. Del was born in Nampa, Idaho, January 6, 1934, the second youngest of six children. He enlisted in the army in 1952 and served as a Staff Sergeant for the Army's 101st Airborne Division during the Korean War. He then spent seven years full time with the Air National Guard. Del attended the College of Idaho and worked in sales at Consolidated Freightways for 30 years. Del married Diana Jo Smith in October 1955. Together they had three children: Debbie, Mike, and Kelly Jo. Del was a family man who enjoyed spending time with his best friend, Diana, working on cars with his brothers, growing his own produce in the field next to his house, floating the canal and having fun with his children and grandchildren. Del and Diana were active members at Capital Christian Center and lived a life full of love for God and each other. He was preceded in death by his parents Guy and Nettie Rose and his brothers Gilbert, Wayne, and Glenn Rose. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Diana; Siblings: Grace Chaloupka and Phyllis Weiss; Children: Debbie (Kelly) Newman of Boise, ID, Michael (Deenie) Rose of Juneau, AK, and Kelly (Mark) Pierce of Vancouver, WA; Grandchildren: Michelle Christiansen, Stephanie Fisher, Benjamin Rose, Justin Rose, David Pierce, and Jacob Pierce; Great Grandchildren: Isaiah, Elijah, and Oliviah Fisher and Ashton, Taylor, and Macy Rose. The celebration of his life will be held on Friday, December 17th at 9:00 a.m. at Summers Funeral Home, Ustick Chapel, located at 3629 E. Ustick Road in Meridian. There will be a graveside committal at Idaho State Veterans Cemetery following the service. Capital Christian Center (2760 E. Fairview Ave. in Meridian) will host a lunch reception following the committal.