EMMA "TOOTS" SONEVA LAROSE
October 18, 1922 ~ March 15, 2018
Emma LaRose, 95, of Vancouver, Washington, passed away peacefully in her own home on March 15, 2018. She was born in Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada to Otto and Julia Matheson on October 18, 1922. Following high school graduation, she served in the U.S. Army.
Emma married Donald LaRose and was a stay-at-home mom who enjoyed sewing, walking, boating, traveling and gardening. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Vancouver, Washington.
Emma gave her time freely to those who needed help. She cooked for Share House in Vancouver, Washington for 35 years and made quilts and put together care packages for Lutheran World Relief for over 60 years. She served many other ways at her church. Emma never quit until her health forced her to.
She loved her family and all the many friends who will miss her dearly.
Emma is survived by her son, Donald LaRose (Pam); daughter, Debra White-Carver (Dennis); grandchildren, Yvette, Tammy, Jill, Scott; 6 great-grandchildren; and her precious fur companion of 9 years, Winchester.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald; brothers, Ralph and Howard; and sister, Ruby.
A memorial service was held at Trinity Lutheran Church in Vancouver, Washington on Saturday, April 28, 2018.
Donations may be made to SW WA Humane Society in Vancouver, Washington.
Published in The Columbian, Vancouver, Washington on Ailpr 1, 2018
October 18, 1922 ~ March 15, 2018
Emma LaRose, 95, of Vancouver, Washington, passed away peacefully in her own home on March 15, 2018. She was born in Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada to Otto and Julia Matheson on October 18, 1922. Following high school graduation, she served in the U.S. Army.
Emma married Donald LaRose and was a stay-at-home mom who enjoyed sewing, walking, boating, traveling and gardening. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Vancouver, Washington.
Emma gave her time freely to those who needed help. She cooked for Share House in Vancouver, Washington for 35 years and made quilts and put together care packages for Lutheran World Relief for over 60 years. She served many other ways at her church. Emma never quit until her health forced her to.
She loved her family and all the many friends who will miss her dearly.
Emma is survived by her son, Donald LaRose (Pam); daughter, Debra White-Carver (Dennis); grandchildren, Yvette, Tammy, Jill, Scott; 6 great-grandchildren; and her precious fur companion of 9 years, Winchester.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald; brothers, Ralph and Howard; and sister, Ruby.
A memorial service was held at Trinity Lutheran Church in Vancouver, Washington on Saturday, April 28, 2018.
Donations may be made to SW WA Humane Society in Vancouver, Washington.
Published in The Columbian, Vancouver, Washington on Ailpr 1, 2018
EMMA "TOOTS" SONEVA LAROSE
October 18, 1922 ~ March 15, 2018
Emma LaRose, 95, of Vancouver, Washington, passed away peacefully in her own home on March 15, 2018. She was born in Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada to Otto and Julia Matheson on October 18, 1922. Following high school graduation, she served in the U.S. Army.
Emma married Donald LaRose and was a stay-at-home mom who enjoyed sewing, walking, boating, traveling and gardening. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Vancouver, Washington.
Emma gave her time freely to those who needed help. She cooked for Share House in Vancouver, Washington for 35 years and made quilts and put together care packages for Lutheran World Relief for over 60 years. She served many other ways at her church. Emma never quit until her health forced her to.
She loved her family and all the many friends who will miss her dearly.
Emma is survived by her son, Donald LaRose (Pam); daughter, Debra White-Carver (Dennis); grandchildren, Yvette, Tammy, Jill, Scott; 6 great-grandchildren; and her precious fur companion of 9 years, Winchester.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald; brothers, Ralph and Howard; and sister, Ruby.
A memorial service was held at Trinity Lutheran Church in Vancouver, Washington on Saturday, April 28, 2018.
Donations may be made to SW WA Humane Society in Vancouver, Washington.
Published in The Columbian, Vancouver, Washington on Ailpr 1, 2018
October 18, 1922 ~ March 15, 2018
Emma LaRose, 95, of Vancouver, Washington, passed away peacefully in her own home on March 15, 2018. She was born in Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada to Otto and Julia Matheson on October 18, 1922. Following high school graduation, she served in the U.S. Army.
Emma married Donald LaRose and was a stay-at-home mom who enjoyed sewing, walking, boating, traveling and gardening. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Vancouver, Washington.
Emma gave her time freely to those who needed help. She cooked for Share House in Vancouver, Washington for 35 years and made quilts and put together care packages for Lutheran World Relief for over 60 years. She served many other ways at her church. Emma never quit until her health forced her to.
She loved her family and all the many friends who will miss her dearly.
Emma is survived by her son, Donald LaRose (Pam); daughter, Debra White-Carver (Dennis); grandchildren, Yvette, Tammy, Jill, Scott; 6 great-grandchildren; and her precious fur companion of 9 years, Winchester.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald; brothers, Ralph and Howard; and sister, Ruby.
A memorial service was held at Trinity Lutheran Church in Vancouver, Washington on Saturday, April 28, 2018.
Donations may be made to SW WA Humane Society in Vancouver, Washington.
Published in The Columbian, Vancouver, Washington on Ailpr 1, 2018
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