Rose Kumedjro
February 15, 2020
Rose B. Kumedjro, 49, passed away February 15, 2020 at Methodist West Hospital in West Des Moines, Iowa after a courageous 10 year battle with breast cancer.
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Rose was born on August 18, 1970 in Accra, Ghana to Frank and Helena (Nyinah) Owusu. She was the second of triplets. She attended high school at Achimota Secondary School in Ghana, earned her BA in Sociology from the University of Ghana and her Masters of Public Health from East Stroudsburg University in Pennsylvania. In 1996 she moved to Pennsylvania. She married Romeo Kumedjro in 2000 and they moved to Des Moines, Iowa in 2002. Rose was a Supervisor for the Iowa Department of Human Services Child Support program for almost 15 years. She was a Deaconess, a Chicago Regional Women’s Executive Member and also a Des Moines District Women’s leader for The Church of Pentecost. She had a vibrant and joyous personality and loved to have fun. She was very social and enjoyed party planning for special occasions and cooking. She enjoyed helping people by motivating them to achieve their highest potential. Above all, Rose enjoyed traveling with her husband and family.
Rose is survived by her husband, Romeo; children, Mary-Lynn and Ezebio; mother, Helena Owusu; siblings, Doris, Sussie, Kwadwo, Vida, Helen, Nana Kwame, Kwame, Kwabena, and Kuuku; nieces and nephews, Nana Yaw, Kwaku, Kwasi, Sandi-Lynn, Philipa, Jemiah, Terese, Samuel, Joseph, Joel and Jone; as well as a host of extended family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her father, Frank Owusu.
Visitation with public viewing will be on Saturday, March 7, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. followed by the funeral service at 10:00 a.m. at Lutheran Church of Hope, 925 Jordan Creek Pkwy, West Des Moines, Iowa. Rose will be laid to rest at Woodland Cemetery in Des Moines, Iowa.
Celebration of Life and Repast will follow at West 48 (Blue Compass), 1601 48th St #100, West Des Moines, IA 50266 at 1pm. Park on South side of building and enter through south door.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Edna
02/23/2020
Rose Owusu always smiling, never thought of the only triplets I know less one, but God knows best. Rest well angel, enjoy Heaven and i pray we all meet on the beautiful shore. My condolences goes to Romeo, the kids, Vida, Helen, mum and the entire family, May the Lord comfort and keep you all. When we all remember or miss Rose, lets know she is smiling on us from above.
Festus & Belinda Quaidoo
02/23/2020
One of our jewels is gone to our Maker. Our deepest condolences to you Romeo, Mary-Lynn, Ezebio, the Siblings, Maa and the entire extended family in this difficult time of grief. Rose you will forever remain in our hearts. May the Good Lord Comfort and Heal our Hearts. It is WELL.
Florence Fleischer Djoleto
02/23/2020
My deepest sympathies to the family. Praying that God gives you peace. Rest well Rose.
Redempta makau
02/22/2020
Brother Romeo my deepest condolences to you and the entire family,may you,Mary Lynn and Ezebio find comfort in the lord during this painful time.Rose will be in our hearts forever and thank God for having her for 49 years.my family and I are happy to have known you for years.Rose rest well till we meet again sister.
Erica Cobbiah
02/22/2020
May our Lord keep aunty Rose's soul for us .My condolences to the entire family. Aunty Helen the Lord is with you.
Frida of NAACUS Springfield Illinois
02/22/2020
May our dear sister, mother, aunt and friend enjoy eternal rest..Amen
Joan Koomson
02/22/2020
My deepest condolences to you all. It is a difficult time but with firm belief in God you will all pull through. Rose is at rest and we must be grateful to God for giving her to us for 49 years. Let us honour her memory by holding fast to our faith the way she would have wanted.
It is well.
Kwaku & Akua
02/22/2020
We are sure she will find peace wherever she is right now. We commit her to the Lord who reign over all. Accept our condolence!
The Korsahs
02/22/2020
Rest in perfect peace in The Lord. Our condolences to the whole family. May the Holy Spirit comfort you.
Firmin Kodjo Amenyaglo
02/22/2020
Nous avons été profondément attristés par le décès de notre très chère Rose Kumedjro. Que son âme se repose dans la paix du Seigneur Jésus Christ. Mes sincères condoléances à toute la famille
Helena Tackie
02/22/2020
May the care and love around you provide peace& comfort to you all.I pray that the Lord brings you all the much needed strength& Grace during this time.My most sincere condolences
Yaa Afi
02/22/2020
My sincere condolences to you Romeo, the children, Vida, Helen and the rest of the family.
May the good Lord give you all peace, strength, comfort and love in the days ahead.
Sleep well my beautiful Rose. Nyame mfa wo nsie.
Mama Virginia
02/22/2020
Bro Romeo and family. Please accept my deepest condolences for the passing of your wife, mother, daughter and friend to many. Rose was a light wherever she was. I and my family were blessed to have know your family at All Nations Assembly Church. Be comforted in the Lord. In my prayers.
Agatha and Richard Oppong
02/22/2020
Words cannot capture how shocked, sad and sorry I was when I heard of your passing. I cannot believe that our last meeting in Vancouver was the last! Our sincere condolences to Romeo, the children, Vida, Helen, Mummy and the entire extended family. Rest in Perfect Peace Rose till we meet again.
Vicky Kwapong
02/21/2020
Still in shock over your passing Rose.. God knows best and forever reigns supreme.. Still look back and have great memories of our childhood in Cantonments.. Our heartfelt condolences to the family..Our thoughts and prayers go to your husband, two amazing children and the entire family.. Rest in heavenly peace till we all meet again..