Vera Rosalee Mahr Resch
Rosalee, daughter of Harry A. and Ruth E. (Parker) Mahr, passed into a better life on July 24, 2011. Rosalee was born on November 21, 1922. She experienced a depression era childhood in Nebraska growing up on the family farm. There she grew in strength of character and developed a strong work ethic. Rosalee was raised by parents that taught principles difficult to find in today’s society: hard work, honesty, regard for others, service to others, and respect for property, beliefs, and people. Her mother passed away when she was 13 and the responsibility of keeping a home and taking care of her eight siblings fell to her as the oldest girl in the family. At that point her formal education stopped and she began to gain experience and wisdom throughout her life.
Rosalee met and fell in love with John J. Resch, marrying on December 8, 1938. After marriage, they worked the farm with his parents and were blessed with four smart and attractive children. John Resch died in October 1949. Rosalee remarried in 1953 in Aurora, Illinois and from this union came a fifth smart and attractive child. Roses’ children became the central focus of her life. Rosalee and her girls moved to Utah in 1965, where she spent the rest of her life serving her family and friends. Rosalee retired from Barbizon but continued to remain busy serving in her church and for her family. Rosalee loved attending the temple and doing genealogy.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband John J. Resch, daughters Dawn (Dan) Nuttall and Vera Resch, sister Katie, and brothers Don, Clair, Weldon, Jerry, Roger, and great-grandson Easton C. Lloyd,.
She is survived by her children James P. (Jean) Resch, D. John Resch, and Rose Marie (Stan) Morris. Also surviving her are brother Steve (Gloria) Mahr, sisters Ila Mahr, and Arlene (Gary) France, and 14 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Monday, August 1, 2011 at 11 a.m. at Lindquist’s Layton Mortuary, 1867 No. Fairfield Road. Friends may visit family on Monday from 10 to 10:45 a.m. at the mortuary. Interment, Lindquist’s Memorial Park at Layton, 1867 No. Fairfield Road.
6 comments:
Big Hugs to you Jaimee! I am so sorry for your loss, but after reading her obituary I can see where you get your strength from. She sounds like she is an amazing woman, and I know she must be so proud of you! That is beautiful that you got to speak at her funeral. :) Love love ya!
Aw Jaim! All I can say is that you must be so strong since Heavenly Father knows you can handle all you have been through lately! I love you and I am here for you! (I really need to get your correct phone #)!!! Grandma Rose has been such an inspiration to me personally. I think she was so strong and such an amazing woman! You are a lot like her that way. She will be missed greatly, but just like with Grandpa, I can't help but think how much better she feels and, like you said, she is in a better place and is at peace. Love you!!! And I am glad you were able to speak at her funeral. I am sure you did an amazing job! I wish I were there!
Just wanted to let you know that the day you spoke at her funeral and carried the Spirit with you so strongly you became my hero. Love you babe!
Jaim, I agree with your sweet husband! You did an amazing job and I'm so impressed with your strength! Both you and Ryan are such examples to me. Your living the gospel to the fullest! I hope you guys are doing well. You are on my mind a lot. Please let us know if there is anything we can do. I think the world of you!
Jamie
What a beautiful lady. You are a lot like her. I am thankful to have known her, and learn from her too!
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