Rose Jean Gunder

81 of Prescott Valley, AZ, passed away on March 4, 2015. Joined the Army (WAC) at the age of 18 and served during the Korean Conflict from 1951 thru 1953. She earned the rank of corporal. She was stationed at what is now known as the Fitzsimons Army Medical Center in Colorado. She went to work for Sperry Flight Systems in 1958 in Phoenix which later became Honeywell. She retired from there in 1990 and moved to Prescott Valley where she has since lived. Survived by her brothers Gary and Ken Gunder (Pam), many nieces, nephews, beloved friends and her precious dog Max. Graveside Services will be held Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at 1:00PM at Phoenix Memorial Park and Mortuary 200 W. Beardsley Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85027. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Yavapai County Humane Society, 1625 Sun Dog Ranch Road, Prescott, AZ 36301. Please visit phoenixmemorialmortuary.com to leave audio or written condolences for Rose's family.

I'm Free

Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free,

I'm following the path God laid for me.

I took his hand when I heard his call,

I turned my back and left it all.

I could not stay another day,

To laugh, to love, to work, to play.

Tasks left undone must stay that way,

I've found that peace at the close of the day.

If my parting has left a void,

Then fill it with remembered joy.

A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,

Ah yes, these things I too will miss.

Be not burdened with times of sorrow,

I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.

My Life's been full, I savoured much,

Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch,

Perhaps my time seemed all too brief,

Don't lengthen it now with undue grief.

Lift up your heart and share with me,

God wanted me now, He set me free.