Rosalyn Ella (Menefee) Wicks |
| Posted 2021-10-04 by mhenderson |
| Bradbury Memorial Center - Lake Havasu City, Arizona - Rosalyn Ella Wicks passed on from this world August 30, 2021, in her home in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, at age 87. Rosalyn was born October 21,1933 in Los Angeles, California to parents Dan and Ella (Reese) Menefee. Rosalyn was the oldest of four daughters which also included her sisters Barbara, Dana, and Ana. As the oldest, at a young age Rosalyn was responsible for much of the cooking and caring for her family as her mother suffered with poor health for many years. Rosalyn inherited her father’s sunny disposition and enjoyed spending time with friends as well as doing school activities. Her father would frequently roll up the living room carpets so the girls could dance and laugh. During high school she attended a youth group at Presbyterian Church. It was at this youth group that Rosalyn met her future husband of 70 years, Howard. Howard and his friend attended this group reportedly because they heard there was food and girls. When she graduated high school at 17, Rosalyn and Howard were married. They had three girls, Susan, Joyce and Danielle. Rosalyn is also survived by 6 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Rosalyn continually remarked how blessed she was to have such a beautiful family and dearly loved all including her many nieces and nephews. Once her children were grown, Rosalyn went back to school and became a nurse. She often remarked how honored she was to care for the patients on the cancer floor where she worked. Once she retired, she continued her avocation of helping others by volunteering with the Lake Havasu Hospital Auxiliary, and Hospice of Havasu. Rosalyn was very friendly, social, and enjoyed attending the LHC Senior Center, Tops, and the Red Hat Ladies. Rosalyn loved camping with Howard, seeing Broadway type shows, and preparing indulgent holiday celebrations for family. A private funeral and burial will take place with a public Celebration of Life on a future date. Arrangements cared for by Bradbury Memorial Center, Lake Havasu City. Your thoughts and condolences can be left for the family and friends at www.BradburyMemorialCenter.com |
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