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.
Sweetest Diana, Thanks for your amazing testimony of the Plan of Salvation. Thanks for loving your dad soooooooooo much. I feel your spirit and love spilling off the page with your tears of sorrow and hope. I am so happy for the comfort that your sweet dad feels from the release of his physical pain and oh so grateful for the comforter who is offering you spiritual peace at this time. Love and hugs to all of your family. Tina and Kevin Jones
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What a beautiful, and a wonderful tribute the service was today. Your father was smiling down from heaven, and heard all the wonderful things that were said, and all the songs that were sung. He will greatly be missed, but so fondly remembered. Love in your heart for your mom and dad. He will want all of you to continue to care and watch over his sweetheart, as you have always done. Our love and prayers are with all of you. Love Merlin and Barbara
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ReplyDeleteYou may remember me from high school (Amanda Utley). I stumbled across your blog via Jenny M.'s and I just wanted to tell you that I am deeply sorry for your loss. Your blog is beautiful (I'm crying as a write this). It is obvious that your dad was very loved and he knew it. I am sending many thoughts and prayers to you and your family during this difficult time. Peace be with you.
Diana,
ReplyDeleteI thought a lot of your family this past week and with all the trips we make up North for Avery I was hoping we could make it to the services on one of our trips, but we had this week off, but 3 trips next week. So sorry that we couldn't make it. I can only imagine how beautiful the music was and all the wonderful memories you guys shared about your father. Thinking of you!
Amber