Obituary of Rosalie Dorwart

Born: February 11, 1911

Passed Away: February 25, 2009 in Cranbrook, British Columbia

It is with great solace that the family of Rose Dorwart announce her passing at the F.W. Green Memorial Home in Cranbrook with family by her side on February 25, 2009 at 98 years of age.

Rose and Jack were married for 61 years. They lived in numerous places: farmed in Weyburn, Saskatchewan; had an orchard and 2 restaurants in Oliver, British Columbia; and owned a hotel in Cranbrook. They lived in Osoyoos for a time and then returned to Cranbrook where they resided for 35 years. Rose was a very ardent gardener, loved cooking and crocheting. But, most of all, Rose loved her family: her children, grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Rose lived in Mountain View for several years, and then moved to the F.W. Green Memorial Home for the last two years.

Rose leaves behind her loving daughters: Luella Steffen of Kamloops, Eileen (Len) Fisher of Penticton, Phyllis Becker of Kelowna, Lillian (Clary) McKay of Cranbrook, Sharon (Enzo) Fantuz of Cranbrook; 18 grandchildren; 44 great grandchildren; 11 great great grandchildren; a sister: Helen Swaney of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan; plus numerous nieces and nephews.

Rose was predeceased by her husband Jack Dorwart in 1990; her parents Ma and Pa Jacobs; and brothers: Bill Jacobs, Art Jacobs and Walter Jacobs; sisters: Elsie Dodds and Tillie Kilbach; son-in-law's: Doug Becker, and Ed Steffen.

Visitation for Rose will take place at Mount Zion Lutheran Church in Cranbrook at 9:30 am on Monday, March 2, 2009 followed by her Celebration of Life Service which will commence at 11:00 am. Her Interment will follow in Westlawn Cemetery.

Those wishing to make a memorial contribution in honour of Rose may do so to the Mount Zion Lutheran Church, 920 - 11th Street South, Cranbrook, British Columbia, V1C 1V6.

Our special sincere thanks to the wonderful care givers in the F.W. Green Memorial Home. Thank you for your care, dedication and devotion to all the residents.

Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service.Condolences for the family can be offered at:www.mcphersonfh.com