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Howard Martin Rose

Posted 2020-11-08 by mhenderson
Published in Today's News Herald on Nov. 8, 2020 -
Lake Havasu City, Arizona -

Howard Martin Rose, formerly of Okanogan, WA died on October 29th in
Lake Havasu City, AZ. He was 85 years old.

Howard was born on May 26th, 1935 in Muskegon, MI, to parents Ruby and
Joe Rose. Howard was the third of four sons. As a young child, the
family moved to Los Angeles, CA where his father opened and operated
Rose's Hardware store in Highland Park until he retired. In 1957
Howard joined the fire department for the city of Los Angeles. In
1975, Howard married Suzanne Vander Weide and later moved to Brewster,
WA to become a fruit grower. He continued his agricultural career
working for the Pariseau and Gebbers families as a Crew Boss for many
years. After his retirement, Howard and Suzanne split their time
between Washington state and Lake Havasu.

Howard, AKA "Howie" to his friends and co-workers, was an avid golfer.
He played very well and frequently shot his age. He enjoyed being part
of the noon group at Lake Havasu Golf Club. He also loved to follow
horse racing, betting on Keno, playing Bingo, and fishing. He attended
Calvary Baptist Church in Lake Havasu.

Howard Rose is survived by his brother, Phil Rose of Brewster, WA, his
son Steven Rose of Mesa, AZ, his daughter Susan Rose Redman of Conroe,
TX, son Jay Vander Weide of Post Falls, ID and his grandchildren Kevin
Rose, Melissa Dailey, Garrett Redman, Brett Redman, Jason Vander
Weide, Justin Vander Weide, Vanessa Greenwalt, and numerous great
grandchildren, nieces and nephews, golf buddies, and friends.

Howard is preceded in death by his wife, Suzanne Rose, parents Ruby
and Joe Rose, brothers, Robert Rose, and William Rose, and
grandchildren Michael Rose and Kristen Rose.

Howard will be greatly missed by many, but will live forever in our
hearts.

A private service for Howard Rose will be held at a later date.
Arrangements were placed in the care of Mohave Memorial Lake Havasu
Mortuary.





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