Hazel Fern Rose went to be with the Lord in the early morning hours of July 12, 2013, as she was surrounded and comforted by family. She was 80 years old. Hazel was born in Manton, MI. She and her late husband, Wesley Alvin Rose, were married July 21, 1961 and started a small family of their own, enjoying 11 wonderful years together, before Wesley’s untimely passing.
Hazel was passionate about family and in addition to raising her own children, fostered 32 other children with special consideration to James Spitzley and Thomas Spitzley, Jr. In her spare time, she loved to play board games and cards, and took great joy in being the victor no matter the game, something family members playfully teased her about. Aside from her family, one of Hazel’s most proud accomplishments was building a cottage, in 2000, on Blue Lake on a small parcel of land that she and Wes purchased together in the early 60s. It was there that she reflected on memories of old — and created new ones.
Hazel is preceded in death by her daughter Cindy (Dan) Martin, and is survived by her children: Eric (Ophelia) Rose, Jennifer (Grant) Ingraham, Rodney (Carol) Rose, Sandy (late Jim) Butler, Rick (Marcia) Rose; 14 grandchildren; many great grandchildren; and many more “adopted” family members — all of whom she cherished equally.
Funeral service will be held at Noon on Wednesday, July 17 with Pastor Terry Turner officiating at the Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 621 S. Jefferson, Mason, MI. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, July 16 from 2-4 pm and 6-8 p.m. at the Funeral Home and one hour prior to the start of the service. Family and friends will gather to share memories and a light lunch after the funeral at Vantown Community Church in Webberville, MI. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.grbdmason.com
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