ELIJAH,
Rosie
(Maiden Name: Peterson)
Camp Verde Bugle, Camp Verde, Arizona
Friday, October 18, 2013
Rosie Petersen-Elijah, 73 of Cottonwood, passed away on October 15,
2014 in Phoenix. She was born on November 18, 1940 in St. Paul,
Minnesota to Valentine and Clara Wagner (nee Iverson).
Rosie worked as a CRNA (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist). Rosie
enjoyed gardening, horses, motorcycle riding and traveling. She was
quick with a smile, a dedicated and loving wife and soft-hearted mother
and grandmother.
Rosie is survived by her husband of 25 years Roger "Doc" Elijah of
Cottonwood; son Jon Petersen (Susan) of Bristow, VA; brothers Ron
Wagner and Noel Wagner; sisters Priscilla Wagner and Kathy Kene and 2
grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, October 19, 2014 at 1:00pm
at Westcott Funeral Home, 1013 E. Mingus Ave in Cottonwood.
An online guestbook is available to sign at www.westcottfuneralhome.com
Information provided by survivors.