Lee Ernest Rose

Our Father
Born July 20, 1934, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Riverbend Hospital February 26, 2025, at the age of 90.
It seems almost impossible to sum up someone's life in a few paragraphs but suffice it to say, he was a loving Husband and Father, a loved and adored Brother, a cherished Uncle, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather and a Great-Great-Grandfather. He had very good friends in his life, past and present. We know he will be sorely missed.
He and Mom, Sharon Lynne Porter, were married in Pendleton OR. September 5, 1954. They moved to Coos Bay shortly after; where they worked, lived and loved one another through all of life's ups and downs; raising their children Debbie, Brad, Jim and Steve.
They purchased property in Scottsburg OR. in 1986. They summered there every year with lots of family gatherings on that property by the river. In 1997 when Dad retired they sold their home in Coos Bay and built their new home and became permanent residence of that beautiful Scottsburg – Wells Creek community with so many new friends and neighbors.Dad and Mom shared that home together until Dad lost his "Beautiful Bride" of 57 years. Mom passed on February 25, 2012. Dad continued to live in the home they made together until his passing.
Dad loved the outdoors. He was raised, lived, and worked in it his whole life. An avid hunter and fisherman he especially loved Spring Chinook fishing. Dad Spent 3 months every year for the last 25 in his boat on the South Umpqua River a hundred or so yards upriver from his dock knocking those Springers dead with his beautiful one-of-a-kind hand-crafted spinner blades.
Three months, every year, for 25 years – that's about 6 1/4 years catching as Dad would say, "Those Wily Chinook". Many times, actually sleeping in his boat to keep that inside slot in the Hog Line. Mom laughingly called herself a "fishing widow", but she albeit grudgingly at times, loved the joy he got from being out on the water doing what he loved. Dad spent 12 years alone in the home he and mom built together. It was hard knowing he was there alone. No amount of family or friends could fill that void. When as he would say "half your heart is missing". In what would be the last year of his life, unbeknownst to anyone but God, Our Father in Heaven blessed Dad with Adele, a wonderful, compassionate woman. The joy and love you shared was unmistakable and beautiful. Adele, we are so happy our father had you in his life, right to the end. Our hearts ache for your loss. Your "Sweety" loved you very much.
It is impossible to sum up someone's life in a few paragraphs. 90 years of life lived. All the people his life touched. So many untold stories. Please come share with all who gather to remember Lee Ernest Rose.
Celebration of Life
Elkton Christian Church344 3rd St, Elkton, OR
Saturday April 26,2025 at 11:00 am.
In lieu of flowers please make donation to the Elkton Christian Church.