Rose Marie ROBERTS

Spokane - Age 80 Rose lost her long-term battle with COPD and cancer on August 2. She was loved by all who had the joy of knowing her. Rose is survived by her daughter, Nikki Roberts; grandchildren, Tia Franklin (Dillon), Joshua Roberts (Hannah) and Bella Egger; her great-grandchildren, Stella, Bryer, Wesley, Lukas and Brayden. Rose leaves behind seven of her original ten siblings, Dorothy, Margaret, Roger (Linda), Cathie (Doug), Richard (Carolyn), Chris, and Theresa (Mike). She was a treasure known as Ro-Ro to numerous nieces and nephews. She loved her family unconditionally. Rose had many hobbies, including reading, gardening, canning, baking cookies and bread, and her greatest love, watching her great-grandchildren play and grow. She provided a safe haven for many friends and family over time. She loved her dogs from Panther to Marley and several in between. Rose was a Christian and believed in the power of prayer. Her celebration of life is Sunday, August 18 at 5:00 p.m. at Valley Real Life – Riverside, 7111 N. Nine Mile Rd., Spokane. A no-host gathering will follow at Field House Pizza.