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Rosalie Hess Obituary
Rose was born in 1938 in Merced, California. She spent the majority of her life raising her children and working as a bookkeeper, bringing care and dedication to everything she did.
She was known for her long, beautiful white hair, her bright smile, and her graceful presence-gaining her hugs and warm greetings everywhere she went. She adored the color blue and had a lifelong love for the ocean. She was beautiful, kind, and dearly loved.
Family was her greatest joy. She treasured her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She also shared a close bond with her older brother.
Rose wished to be cremated and to remain in the hearts of her loved ones scattered across the country, in lieu of any formal services.
She will be deeply missed and forever remembered.
4 Entries
Rae
May 31, 2025
Thank you for coming into my life and being my true mother. I will always cherish the times we spent laughing, shopping, eating out and taking our trips. I love you SO much and will think of you every time I see something blue.
Barbara Millsap Craven
May 31, 2025
I'm shocked never expected it just spoke to her 2 weeks ago.She will sorely be missed by everyone who knew her. She always remembered birthdays.Called to see how everyone was doing. Loved her so much! Rest easy with your love ones.
Nani Zuercher Wood
May 31, 2025
Thank you William and Rae for taking such good care of Aunt Rosalie. Thank you also for her trip to Arizona. We will miss her, our Sunday Zoom calls will never be the same.
With prayers and condolences
Wesley & Nani Wood
Andy
May 30, 2025
I loved getting to know Rose while I lived in Iowa our shared adoration for glass decor and her beautiful smile will stick with me for life, she was an awesome woman.
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