Obituary of Marcus ROSE

Marcus "Mark" Wesley Rose, 96, passed away on Sunday, February 17, 2008 in Lake Havasu City, AZ. He was born on September 23, 1911 in Minneapolis, MN; to Champ and Jennie (Cross) RoseMark retired in 1975 as tool crib manager of Libby Owens Ford in Toledo, OH. He moved to Lake Havasu City, AZ; in 1975 and attended Lake Havasu Baptist Church for many years. Marcus was a past member of the Mason's and his hobbies were silversmithing, woodworking, painting and photography. Mark is survived by his daughter, Louanna Sparks and husband Bill of Lake Havasu City, AZ; grandsons, Marcus Sparks and wife Teresa of Parks, AZ; Jason Rose of Albuquerque, NM; granddaughter, Tracy Rose of Colorado Springs, CO; great granddaughter, Ashley Rose of Colorado Springs, CO; and nephew, Ray Koon and wife Nelly of Afton, VA. He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Virginia (Jacques) Rose 1909 - 1993; his son, Wesley Z. Rose 1944 - 2006 and his brothers, Jack Koon and Richard Koon 1925 - 2007.In lieu of flowers, his family has requested that donations be made in Mark's name to Hospice of Havasu, P.O. Box 567, Lake Havasu City, AZ; 86405Condolences and thoughts can be made to his family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.comArrangements were placed under the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home and Crematory