Rose M. Green

October 25, 2014

Service Details

On Saturday, October 25, 2014, Rose Marie Green peacefully passed from her earthly home into the arms of the Father.

Rose was born in Des Moines, Iowa on June 1, 1919 to Alex and Mary (Koza) Soroka. On August 29, 1936, Rose was united in marriage with the love of her life, Edward Franklin Green, Sr. Through 61 years of devotion, they lived, laughed, loved, and were blessed with five wonderful children.

Rose showered her family with love and cherished every moment she spent with each one. Her family absolutely loved and adored her - much beyond what words could ever express.

She was preceded in death by her husband; her sons, Edward, Jr. and Robert; and her daughter, Sandra Vestal. She is survived by her loving and dedicated son, Norman Green, Sr. (Kathy) of Des Moines; her daughter, Pearl Gardner of Texas; sixteen grandchildren; and many great and great-great-grandchildren.

Services will be held Thursday, October 30, 2014 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Family will begin greeting friends at 12:30 pm with a memorial service to start at 2:30 pm.

The family asks that memorial contributions be directed to the Alzheimer’s Association Greater Iowa Chapter, 1730 28th St. West Des Moines, IA 50266 in Rose’s name.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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