Rose Marie Cooley

Rose Marie Cooley obituary, Fort Wayne, IN

Rose Marie Cooley

Rose Cooley Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 23, 2018.
Rose Marie Cooley, 89, passed away Monday, July 23, 2018 at Kingston Care Center in Fort Wayne. Born in Logansport, IN, Rose was a member of the Lutheran church. She enjoyed knitting and loved her dog. She was most passionate about caring and being with her family. She was mom to many and will be greatly missed. Surviving are her children, Dennis L. (Cindy) Cooley of New Haven, Thomas J. (Lea Ann) Cooley of Bellvue, CO, Paulette S. (George) Bufink of Churubusco, IN and Nancy J. Neddeff of Fort Wayne, IN; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandson. Rose was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Paul Edwin Cooley; son, Timothy Dean Cooley; father, Richard Dewey Shake; and mother, Daisy Lorene Schell Shake. Service is 1:00 pm, Friday, July 27, 2018 at D.O. McComb & Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home, 1320 East Dupont Road. Calling at D.O. McComb & Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home, Friday, July 27, 2018, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm. Burial in Lindenwood Cemetery, Fort Wayne, Indiana at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Kingston Care Center Activities Program. To sign the online guest book, go to www.domccombandsons.com.

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Beth in Montana

August 17, 2022

Hello again Dennis and Family... wow, 4 years already your Mom left town for the best of Play Grounds, right? This Nov., it will be 5 years for my sister and my Mom. Indeed, a pause to honor and treasure their time with each of us and memories created, we get to HOLD for always. Blessings, B

Beth Seitz (Stuckey)

July 27, 2018

Dear Dennis, Tom and Family: thinking of you this afternoon during your Mother's Service. I do not remember having met this special lady, however I can see she was full of fun and vigor, and love, so displayed by you. Blessings Always.

Jordan Bratch

July 24, 2018

I'm so blessed to have met Rose. Wish I would've known this amazing woman longer. Such a great family as well. She will be SO missed❤

Michael Williams

July 24, 2018

Dennie, I am so sorry. Rose was one of kind! If we can do anything, call us.

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