Philip Leroy Rose, 83, of Keokuk, Iowa, died Sunday evening, November 23, 2014 at Montrose Health Center.
Philip was born in Keokuk, Iowa, on November 8, 1931, the son of Wesley and Evelyn Long Rose. On December 2, 1950, he married Dorcas "Duke" Varner in Kahoka, Missouri. He provided for her needs until she preceded him in death on March 13, 2013. He lived with Linda and Gordy until five weeks ago when he needed 24 hour care.
He and two brothers started Rose Brothers in 1960, changing to Keokuk Contractors in 1980. He retired in 1990. He was a member of the Pentecostal Faith and later attended New Testament Christian Church. He loved to golf.
Philip is survived by his daughter Linda (Gordy) Blankenship of Keokuk, Iowa; son, Walter (Phyllis) Baker of Keokuk, Iowa; five grandchildren; Terrie Baker, Cory (Amber) Baker, Gina (Chris) Kester, Gordon (Jamie) Blankenship, Jr., and Tony (Jenny) Baker; fifteen great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild; four brothers: Joe (Ruth), Bob (Beverly), and John (Carol) Rose of Keokuk, Iowa and David (Vi) Rose of California; sisters-in-law Virginia Rose and Rosie Rose and brother-in-law, Fred Glasgow.
He is preceded in death by his wife, parents, and two brothers: Albert and Paul, and his sister, Ester Glasgow.
A Celebration of His Life will be held at 2 PM on Saturday, November 29, 2014, at DeJong-Greaves Celebration of Life Center at 917 Blondeau Street with Pastor Gordon Blankenship, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park.
Visitation will be held on Friday, November 28, 2014 after 3:00 pm with family meeting friends from 5 to 8 PM at DeJong-Greaves Celebration of Life Center at 917 Blondeau Street.
Memorials may be made to Gods Way Christian Center, 1629 Des Moines Street, Keokuk, IA, 52632.
Thanks are sent to Montrose Health Care Center and Staff, Hospice, and Doctor Davis. Also, a special thanks to Gene and Ruth Meyers for their many visits the last four years.
Philip was born in Keokuk, Iowa, on November 8, 1931, the son of Wesley and Evelyn Long Rose. On December 2, 1950, he married Dorcas "Duke" Varner in Kahoka, Missouri. He provided for her needs until she preceded him in death on March 13, 2013. He lived with Linda and Gordy until five weeks ago when he needed 24 hour care.
He and two brothers started Rose Brothers in 1960, changing to Keokuk Contractors in 1980. He retired in 1990. He was a member of the Pentecostal Faith and later attended New Testament Christian Church. He loved to golf.
Philip is survived by his daughter Linda (Gordy) Blankenship of Keokuk, Iowa; son, Walter (Phyllis) Baker of Keokuk, Iowa; five grandchildren; Terrie Baker, Cory (Amber) Baker, Gina (Chris) Kester, Gordon (Jamie) Blankenship, Jr., and Tony (Jenny) Baker; fifteen great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild; four brothers: Joe (Ruth), Bob (Beverly), and John (Carol) Rose of Keokuk, Iowa and David (Vi) Rose of California; sisters-in-law Virginia Rose and Rosie Rose and brother-in-law, Fred Glasgow.
He is preceded in death by his wife, parents, and two brothers: Albert and Paul, and his sister, Ester Glasgow.
A Celebration of His Life will be held at 2 PM on Saturday, November 29, 2014, at DeJong-Greaves Celebration of Life Center at 917 Blondeau Street with Pastor Gordon Blankenship, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park.
Visitation will be held on Friday, November 28, 2014 after 3:00 pm with family meeting friends from 5 to 8 PM at DeJong-Greaves Celebration of Life Center at 917 Blondeau Street.
Memorials may be made to Gods Way Christian Center, 1629 Des Moines Street, Keokuk, IA, 52632.
Thanks are sent to Montrose Health Care Center and Staff, Hospice, and Doctor Davis. Also, a special thanks to Gene and Ruth Meyers for their many visits the last four years.
Philip Leroy Rose, 83, of Keokuk, Iowa, died Sunday evening, November 23, 2014 at Montrose Health Center.
Philip was born in Keokuk, Iowa, on November 8, 1931, the son of Wesley and Evelyn Long Rose. On December 2, 1950, he married Dorcas "Duke" Varner in Kahoka, Missouri. He provided for her needs until she preceded him in death on March 13, 2013. He lived with Linda and Gordy until five weeks ago when he needed 24 hour care.
He and two brothers started Rose Brothers in 1960, changing to Keokuk Contractors in 1980. He retired in 1990. He was a member of the Pentecostal Faith and later attended New Testament Christian Church. He loved to golf.
Philip is survived by his daughter Linda (Gordy) Blankenship of Keokuk, Iowa; son, Walter (Phyllis) Baker of Keokuk, Iowa; five grandchildren; Terrie Baker, Cory (Amber) Baker, Gina (Chris) Kester, Gordon (Jamie) Blankenship, Jr., and Tony (Jenny) Baker; fifteen great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild; four brothers: Joe (Ruth), Bob (Beverly), and John (Carol) Rose of Keokuk, Iowa and David (Vi) Rose of California; sisters-in-law Virginia Rose and Rosie Rose and brother-in-law, Fred Glasgow.
He is preceded in death by his wife, parents, and two brothers: Albert and Paul, and his sister, Ester Glasgow.
A Celebration of His Life will be held at 2 PM on Saturday, November 29, 2014, at DeJong-Greaves Celebration of Life Center at 917 Blondeau Street with Pastor Gordon Blankenship, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park.
Visitation will be held on Friday, November 28, 2014 after 3:00 pm with family meeting friends from 5 to 8 PM at DeJong-Greaves Celebration of Life Center at 917 Blondeau Street.
Memorials may be made to Gods Way Christian Center, 1629 Des Moines Street, Keokuk, IA, 52632.
Thanks are sent to Montrose Health Care Center and Staff, Hospice, and Doctor Davis. Also, a special thanks to Gene and Ruth Meyers for their many visits the last four years.
Philip was born in Keokuk, Iowa, on November 8, 1931, the son of Wesley and Evelyn Long Rose. On December 2, 1950, he married Dorcas "Duke" Varner in Kahoka, Missouri. He provided for her needs until she preceded him in death on March 13, 2013. He lived with Linda and Gordy until five weeks ago when he needed 24 hour care.
He and two brothers started Rose Brothers in 1960, changing to Keokuk Contractors in 1980. He retired in 1990. He was a member of the Pentecostal Faith and later attended New Testament Christian Church. He loved to golf.
Philip is survived by his daughter Linda (Gordy) Blankenship of Keokuk, Iowa; son, Walter (Phyllis) Baker of Keokuk, Iowa; five grandchildren; Terrie Baker, Cory (Amber) Baker, Gina (Chris) Kester, Gordon (Jamie) Blankenship, Jr., and Tony (Jenny) Baker; fifteen great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild; four brothers: Joe (Ruth), Bob (Beverly), and John (Carol) Rose of Keokuk, Iowa and David (Vi) Rose of California; sisters-in-law Virginia Rose and Rosie Rose and brother-in-law, Fred Glasgow.
He is preceded in death by his wife, parents, and two brothers: Albert and Paul, and his sister, Ester Glasgow.
A Celebration of His Life will be held at 2 PM on Saturday, November 29, 2014, at DeJong-Greaves Celebration of Life Center at 917 Blondeau Street with Pastor Gordon Blankenship, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park.
Visitation will be held on Friday, November 28, 2014 after 3:00 pm with family meeting friends from 5 to 8 PM at DeJong-Greaves Celebration of Life Center at 917 Blondeau Street.
Memorials may be made to Gods Way Christian Center, 1629 Des Moines Street, Keokuk, IA, 52632.
Thanks are sent to Montrose Health Care Center and Staff, Hospice, and Doctor Davis. Also, a special thanks to Gene and Ruth Meyers for their many visits the last four years.
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