Rose Degroot

Our beloved Rose... 

A bright, beautiful, remarkable mother who personified love in every way possible. A fun and loving granny who cherished her 8 grandchildren and great granddaughter. A best friend who always kept friendships alive. A dependable and supportive family member to everyone. 

We all have a great loss in our lives; a void that can never be filled. We find strengh in Rose's incredible personality, her gleaming smile that always made us feel welcomed, and the warmth from her genrous and loving heart that she so kindly embraced us with. 

The Rose Beyond the Wall 

A rose once grew where all could see

Sheltered beside a garden wall 

And, as the days passed switftly by, 

It spread its branches straight and tall... 

One day, a beam of light shone through

a crecvice that had opened wide 

The rose bent gently towards its warmth

Then passed beyond to the other side 

Now, you who deeply feel its loss, 

Be comforted ~the rose blooms there~ 

Its beauty even great now, 

Nurtured by God's own loving care

-Unknown