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Rose Ella Holton

Rose Ella Holton

  • December 9, 1916 - January 22, 2012
  • Evansdale, Iowa
  • Memorials may be directed to the family.
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“One of the most lively and loving person in this world. so glad she was part of our family. I hope i'm as energetic as she was at her age. she was...Read More » ”
1 of 19 | Posted by: Jared Bodecker - Fort Collins, CO

“I fondly remember going to Rose's home after school and Sheridan, Sharon and I trying to learn to play the Guitar. Lots of giggling went on. Rose...Read More » ”
2 of 19 | Posted by: Katherine Spear - Lindstrom, MN

“my heart goes out to all of the family. Rose was a special person, i will never forget her laughter ”
3 of 19 | Posted by: sandi allen - evansdale, IA

“My sympathy goes out to all of Aunt Rose's family. It has been so many years since I have seen Aunt Rose but this picture of her is just perfect and...Read More » ”
4 of 19 | Posted by: Robin Webber - Chesapeake, VA

“Sympathies go out to Jerry, Sheridan, and all of the family for your loss of this great woman. Rose's passing is a huge loss to me. We met...Read More » ”
5 of 19 | Posted by: Colleen Bear - Waterloo, IA

“We are very sorry for your loss. Rose was a very nice and classy lady . first met her at the evansdale amvets , she was very nice to my husband...Read More » ”
6 of 19 | Posted by: duane & judy boyles - waterloo, IA

“I am sorry to hear of Rose passing. she was always very kind to me. Wish I had kept better in touch. Hello and condolences to all of the family. a...Read More » ”
7 of 19 | Posted by: Jim Holton - Hutchinson, KS

“My brother Kenny was very fortunate to have met and married Rose. I know that he loved her a great deal. The two of them enjoyed many times together....Read More » ”
8 of 19 | Posted by: Buck Holton - Chesapeakee, VA

“I enjoyed knowing Rose. She was a great lady! Clara ”
9 of 19 | Posted by: Clara Holton - Chesapeake, VA

“You were a loving sister in law. I will miss talking to you. Love, Doris ”
10 of 19 | Posted by: Doris Freese - Baldwinsville, NY

“SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS...MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU....... ”
11 of 19 | Posted by: CHAD VAN DYKE - LA PORTE CITY, IA

“I will remember playing uno at Christmas time at Joliens. We had a lot of fun and laughed alot. My prayers go out to the family. ”
12 of 19 | Posted by: melissa Vance - Waterloo, IA

“Dear family, We are very sorry for your loss,what a blessing you had, to get to share Rose ,for such along time,and to know that she didn't...Read More » ”
13 of 19 | Posted by: linda larson - sedalia, MO

“Aunt Rose, although distance and quite a lot of years kept us apart, you are forever remembered. ”
14 of 19 | Posted by: Susan Holton Austin - Tallahassee, FL

“Grandma you will be missed and we love you lots.. i know you will be taking care of us from up above..you will always be in our hearts..we had lots...Read More » ”
15 of 19 | Posted by: Barry & Debra Bodecker - IA

“You will be dearly missed. Love you grandma ”
16 of 19 | Posted by: Barbara Bodecker - Waterloo, IA

“Grandma, You may not be here on earth with us but, your love will always be in our hearts and memories. You will be dearly missed. Love...Read More » ”
17 of 19 | Posted by: Roxane Larson - Columbus, MN

“There's a wonderful Lady who is looking over us now "Good Bye Grandma We love you." We will miss you" ”
18 of 19 | Posted by: Kenny & Priscilla Thompson - IA

“we will miss you greatly .but our memory of you will never die ”
19 of 19 | Posted by: carl bodecker - london england


Rose Holton was born December 9, 1916 in Aplington, Iowa: the daughter of Albert and Emma (VanLengen) Johnson. She was united in marriage to Kenny Holton on February 23, 1957 in Caldonia, Minnesota; he preceded her in death on October 18, 1993. Rose was employed at Powers Manufacturing as a cutter until her retirement in 1978. She was a lifetime AMVETS Auxiliary member. Rose volunteered at the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown for eight years and also with RSVP. She enjoyed camping, hockey, riding motorcycles and snowmobiles with Kenny.
Rose passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2012 at Ravenwood Nursing and Rehab Center at the age of 95 from natural causes. She is preceded in death by her husband Kenny; a daughter Mary Treva Holton; four brothers and three sisters. Rose is survived by three sons: Jerry (Judy) Bodecker of Waterloo, Russ Bodecker of Evansdale and Nordean Bodecker of Lake Panasoffkee, Florida; two daughters: Sheridan Redfearn of Evansdale and Karen (Bob) Thompson of San Benito, Texas; 25 grandchildren; 56 great-grandchildren; 23 great-great-grandchildren and a brother Albert Johnson of Littleton, Colorado. Rose will be greatly missed by all who knew her.