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1938
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2025
Rosalie Busz Obituary
The youngest of five children, she was born to Stephen and Bertha (Roesli) Kendall on September 22, 1938.
Rosalie married Daniel Busz out of high school, celebrating 66 years of marriage. Their legacy lives on through their five children: Dennis Busz, Andrew Busz, Mary Lamb, Nancy Hansel, and Brian Busz, eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Rosalie loved gardening, music, oil painting and pinochle. She admired birds and all wildlife.
She treasured many lasting friendships from life spent in Tacoma, Gig Harbor and then Montesano.
Rosalie was known for her warm, loving smile. She was a devout Catholic and carried that passion throughout her life. She was devoted to prayer groups and prayer chains.
She was a pillar of love, strength and faith for her family.
Rosalie was preceded in death by her husband Daniel (2023), parents, and siblings: brothers Stephen, Robert, Donald Kendall, and sister Joan Bruce (Sauve).
A Memorial Service will be held on September 13, 2025, at 12:00 at St John's Catholic Church, 414 E. Broadway in Montesano WA. Reception following, in the social hall.
Family will rest her ashes by her husband Dan's at St Johns cemetery, Wishkah Valley following.
We will always remember her smile. She is very missed, but we also know she is in heaven.
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Kay (Matthews) Grandorff
November 14, 2025
Rosalie and I were school girl friends from Kindergarten through senior year. She was a dear friend to me . And a remarkable mom to her family . I always enjoyed seeing Dan at our reunions...he had such a hearty laugh!!! Many prayers and thought to your family,
Much love to your family....Kay Grandorff
Albuquerque, NM....
Cam
September 13, 2025
Mary and the Busz family,
I am so sorry for your loss.
Cam (Wolverton) Smart
Donald Shelton
August 24, 2025
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