Our American Family - Person Sheet
Our American Family - Person Sheet
NameAlfred Paulen ROSER 
Birth Date28 Jul 1926
Birth PlaceMcCracken, Rush County, Kansas
Death Date8 Jul 1993 Age: 66
Death PlaceMultnomah County, Oregon
MemoOregon, U.S., Death Index, 1898-2008
Burial PlacePortland, Multnomah County, Oregon, Memorial Mausoleum
OccupationWWII Navy,
FatherUmphrey Markel ROSER (1889-1956)
MotherZelpha Marie JOHNSON (1902-1984)
Spouses
Birth Date2 Nov 1928
Birth PlaceLa Junta, Otero County, Colorado
Death Date24 Feb 2019 Age: 90
Family ID594
Marr Date6 May 1946
Marr PlaceRaton, Colfax County, New Mexico
Medical notes for Alfred Paulen ROSER
died of colon cancer.
Notes for Esther Lavonne “Rosemary” (Spouse 1)
Esther/Rosemary was born November 2nd, 1928 in La Junta, Colorado to Arthur and Leora Werner. She passed away Sunday, February 24th, 2019 at age 90.
Rosemary attended La Junta High School in La Junta, Colorado. During her High School years she worked for a time as a “Harvey Girl” for the Santa Fe Railroad serving sandwiches and coffee to troop trains and then for the telephone company as a switchboard operator.
She met Alfred Roser just before he enlisted in the Navy and corresponded with him while he served. Soon after he returned, they married then moved to Portland, Oregon where Al’s uncle and aunt lived and there was promise of employment. Oregon was home for over 72 years.
In Portland, Rosemary raised three daughters, attended Presbyterian churches, Mariner Clubs, Dance Clubs, played Bridge, went on family camping trips and car trip vacations.
To augment the family income, Rosemary worked at JC Penney as a clerk, then in the advertising department. Later at Fred Meyer Corporate Offices she wrote copy, proofread, created layouts; and had responsibility for all apparel ads. She had a good eye for design and enjoyed her work.
Rosemary was fond of jewel tones and rich palettes which influenced her clothing choices, home decor and appreciation of the beauty in nature. She enjoyed drawing and painting, sewing, gardening, bird watching, old movies, funny shows, decorating her home, travel and family gatherings. An avid reader, she practiced life-long learning.
Rosemary took great pleasure in sponsoring a child in Africa from the age of six to her graduation at age 18. She volunteered for her church’s Vacation Bible School and generously contributed to those in need, always willing to donate what she had if someone else was doing without. In later years she never parted from anyone without a “God Bless You!”
At age 84 Rosemary was diagnosed with late on-set Huntington’s Disease. Over the past six and a half years her life became increasingly limited, while her caregivers faithfully and tenderly cared for her.
She is survived by her daughters, Cynthia L. Papke, and Denise A. Brooks (Joseph,) seven grandchildren: Michele D.Thompson, Andrea L. Wedewer (James,) Derick P. Thompson, Cayla J. Papke, Joseph B. Brooks IV, Jonathan B. Brooks (Allivia,) and Alyssa R. Brooks. She has two great-grandchildren, Thomas J. Wedewer and Annalise M. Wedewer. She is also survived by her brother, Daryl Werner, and sister, Audrey Oglesby. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred P. Roser (1993,) and her daughter Renee L. Thompson, (2017.)
A Memorial Service will be held in Rosemary’s honor on Friday, March 22nd, 2019 at Multnomah Presbyterian Church; 7555 SW 45th Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97219. 503/246-5459
Andrea Wedewer
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Rosemary attended La Junta High School in La Junta, Colorado. During her High School years she worked for a time as a “Harvey Girl” for the Santa Fe Railroad serving sandwiches and coffee to troop trains and then for the telephone company as a switchboard operator.
She met Alfred Roser just before he enlisted in the Navy and corresponded with him while he served. Soon after he returned, they married then moved to Portland, Oregon where Al’s uncle and aunt lived and there was promise of employment. Oregon was home for over 72 years.
In Portland, Rosemary raised three daughters, attended Presbyterian churches, Mariner Clubs, Dance Clubs, played Bridge, went on family camping trips and car trip vacations.
To augment the family income, Rosemary worked at JC Penney as a clerk, then in the advertising department. Later at Fred Meyer Corporate Offices she wrote copy, proofread, created layouts; and had responsibility for all apparel ads. She had a good eye for design and enjoyed her work.
Rosemary was fond of jewel tones and rich palettes which influenced her clothing choices, home decor and appreciation of the beauty in nature. She enjoyed drawing and painting, sewing, gardening, bird watching, old movies, funny shows, decorating her home, travel and family gatherings. An avid reader, she practiced life-long learning.
Rosemary took great pleasure in sponsoring a child in Africa from the age of six to her graduation at age 18. She volunteered for her church’s Vacation Bible School and generously contributed to those in need, always willing to donate what she had if someone else was doing without. In later years she never parted from anyone without a “God Bless You!”
At age 84 Rosemary was diagnosed with late on-set Huntington’s Disease. Over the past six and a half years her life became increasingly limited, while her caregivers faithfully and tenderly cared for her.
She is survived by her daughters, Cynthia L. Papke, and Denise A. Brooks (Joseph,) seven grandchildren: Michele D.Thompson, Andrea L. Wedewer (James,) Derick P. Thompson, Cayla J. Papke, Joseph B. Brooks IV, Jonathan B. Brooks (Allivia,) and Alyssa R. Brooks. She has two great-grandchildren, Thomas J. Wedewer and Annalise M. Wedewer. She is also survived by her brother, Daryl Werner, and sister, Audrey Oglesby. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred P. Roser (1993,) and her daughter Renee L. Thompson, (2017.)
A Memorial Service will be held in Rosemary’s honor on Friday, March 22nd, 2019 at Multnomah Presbyterian Church; 7555 SW 45th Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97219. 503/246-5459
Andrea Wedewer
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