Dad's Funeral

The photos in this video are from Dad's funeral, the graveside service and the luncheon afterward. All the pictures were taken by our dear friend, Sara Boulter. The audio was taken from an interview I had with Dad in November of 2010, just a few days after the doctors told us he only had weeks left. He was feeling very tired and weak and it was hard for him to speak which is why his voice is so soft. The music is a song called, "When I Die" that I wrote and recorded several years ago. It is one of the songs I sang at his funeral service.

The funeral was beautiful and such a tribute to an incredible husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather, friend and soldier. I am so proud to be his daughter and a member of this amazing Rose family. When I receive a copy of the audio from the service I will post copies of the wonderful talks and tributes that were given.

I miss my sweet daddy every single day. But I do know that he is watching over us as a guardian angel and making preparations to be with us again one day. Thank you all for your messages, phone calls, emails, flowers, acts of service and kindness.

Earl "G" Rose II 1948-2011

Thank you all from the bottom of our hearts for your words of comfort, strength and sympathy. We are overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and service we have been receiving. We can feel the prayers you are offering on our behalf.

Earl "G" Rose II returned to our Heavenly Father September 5, 2011. He was in the embrace of his family at the time of his passing.

Earl was born in Wichita, Kansas on June 3, 1948, the son of Earl "G" and Nadine Cotter Rose. He was the eldest of their 11 children.

He joined the Marine Corps in 1966. He served in the Vietnam War as a Marine Security Guard in the U.S. Embassy in Saigon, Vietnam. He was transferred to the Embassy in Manila, Philippines. In Manila he met Jesusa Maniquis Ramos. They were married November 23, 1969.

Earl brought his bride home to the United States where they were sealed for time and eternity in the Salt Lake Temple. They raised seven children together in Tooele.

He was devoted to Family, God and Country.

He is survived by his wife Jesusa; children April (Rhett Collins), Earl III (Tifiny), Karen (Paul McKinney), Robert (Elizabeth), Michael (Amy), Diana (Conway West) and Paul (Samantha); 33 grandchildren; and siblings Warren (Gina), Joy (Kim Lawrence), Tim (LaWaine), Pete (Bona), Ruth (Peter Swade), Belva (Dennis Coleman), Dena (Kevin Cline), Jay (Vivian) and Bryan. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Cris.

A viewing will be held Thursday, September 8, from 6-8 pm at Jenkins-Soffe Funeral Home, 1007 W South Jordan Parkway (10600 South), with funeral services on Friday, 11 am at the LDS chapel next to the Jordan River Temple (10200 South 1300 West), viewing one hour prior to services at the church. Interment: Veteran's Memorial Cemetery at Camp Williams.

Well done thou good and faithful servant

Earl "G" Rose II
June 3, 1948- Sept. 5, 2011

At 1:04 PM, our dear father, husband, brother and friend took his last breath.
He was surrounded by his children, his siblings, his grandchildren, friends and his sweet bride Jesusa.
We are making the plans for his memorial service and will post them to this site.
We are so grateful to all of you for your compassionate words.

We love you dad. It felt like heaven being together with you. We know that now the Spirit world is in celebration.

May God be with us all until we meet again.
Posted by Robert

In This Very Room

Mom came and woke me up at 4:30 this morning. She was concerned about Dad. His breathing has been very labored and his oxygen saturations are low. She said she might be crying wolf, but she wanted me to call all my brothers and sisters.

Everyone came today. Robert, Earl and Aunt Dena drove up from St. George and everyone else has been here since 5:00 this morning. Uncle Tim came with his family, and also Aunt Belva, Uncle Pete, Kuya Danny and Ate Letty. We were all here and we were all surrounding Dad all day.

We watched old family videos for about 12 hours straight and have been laughing and crying a lot.

Dad was able to focus on us for a few seconds at a time but other than that has been resting. As of right now, he is sleeping soundly. His oxygen levels are still low but his breathing seems to have improved a bit and Mom and Aunt Dena are staying by his bedside to keep an eye on him.

It has been a very long and emotional day but it has been so great to have everyone together. There is a lot of love in this little room.

"In this very room, there's quite enough love for all of us; and in this very room, there's quite enough joy for all of us; and there's quite enough hope and quite enough power to chase away any gloom. For Jesus, Lord Jesus is in this very room."