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Established 1948   Mary J. Rose 26 September 1929 - 6 August 2006 Stanley D. Rose 12 March 1929 - 18 October 2015  wed 26 November 1953  Mary Jo was born in Temple, Oklahoma to William Lee and Pauline Brown Heineman. She passed away in Denison, Texas. On 26 November 1953, she wed Stan Rose, her soul mate in Denison. As a military wife she made homes in Texas, Arizona, Alaska, Alabama and California. Mary Jo was proud of being part of the military family, but most proud and honored to be Stan’s wife. She treasured all the memories. Mary loved her Lord and Savior Jesus, her beloved husband of over 50 years and friends – Carolyn Shaw – The Ransom Circle friends and neighbors She had a special love for all God’s beautiful creations, especially her animal family. Her dogs were like her children and she lavished all the love and care she had to give on them. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Syl Heineman of Denison. She is survived by her husband; nephew and wife Van and Retha Heineman of Denison; her sister-in-law and husband Phyliss and Julius Iacocca of Allentown, Pennsylvania; sister-in-law Jenny Heineman of Denison and many nieces and nephews in Texas and Pennsylvania. Rosary was recited at Bratcher Funeral Chapel in Denison. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Sherman, Texas, Pastor Rev. Jeremy Myers officiating. In lieu of flowers those wishing may make a memorial contribution to St Mary’s Catholic Church, TMC Foundation, or your favorite charity. My farewell to family and friends. You all touched me in a very special way. You each have given me joy and happiness and I love you and thank you. Do not mourn for me because I am still with you. Arrangements were entrusted to Bratcher Funeral Home in Denison. A full obituary was published in The Herald Democrat, on 8 August 2006.   STANLEY D. ROSE 12 March 1929 – 18 October 2015 Stan was born in Allentown, Pennsylvania and passed from this life at his home in Denison, Texas surrounded by many friends and neighbors whom he thought of as his family. Stan was a gregarious, generous, humble and friendly man who loved people and easily made new friends. He always showed true concern for others and their life situations, even while on his deathbed. He often commented that he had been blessed beyond any measure than he deserved. Stan was a career military man. He served his beloved country in the United States Air Force as a pilot. He served in the Korean conflict and in Viet Nam War. He was awarded the Korean Campaign Medal, Presidential Unit Citation, Good Conduct Medal, Vietnamese Gallantry Medal, and Vietnamese Service Medal with three clusters, Legion of Merit Medal, Meritorious Service Medal with cluster, Air Medal with three clusters, and the Bronze Star. Stan rose up through the ranks to achieve the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. In the later part of his career, he served as the Base Commander of March Air Force Base in California. After his retirement from military duty, Stan actively participated in volunteer activities. He participated in the Denison Citizens Police Academy, the Lions Club, served in numerous positions as a board member of the Blood Bank, volunteered in the Heart Mender Program for patients who experienced open heart surgery and was a TMC volunteer with over 5,000 hours of service. He was a member of St Mary’s Catholic Parish, Sherman where he served as an Usher at Sunday Mass. One of Stan's passions was great food. While in the Air Force, Stan and Mary were privileged to eat gourmet cuisine in many exotic ports. In the past few years, Stan loved the food served to him by Angela Boedeker at Angela's Caf. Stan ate with Angela on a daily basis Stan loved dogs and he and his wife Mary rescued many dogs over the years by adopting them from the animal shelter. Stan also loved many people and many people loved Stan, especially the neighbors on his street. They were an extremely tight knit group whom fellowshipped often and looked out for each other daily. Every year, Stan hosted at least two block parties at his home, catered by Angela's Caf. His neighbors truly were his family and his passing will leave a void in the hearts of his neighbors that cannot be filled. Stan was a blessing to all and was blessed in return. His loving wife Mary preceded Stan in death. They were married for fifty-three years. His sister and brother-in-law Phyllis and Julius Iacocca of Allentown, Pennsylvania, Carolyn Shaw and a host of friends and neighbors living on Ransom Circle in Denison survive Stan. Many nieces and nephews in Texas and Pennsylvania also survive him. Rosary will be recited by Deacon Albert Miller at Bratcher Funeral Home in Denison. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Father Jeremy Myers at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Sherman. Pallbearers will be the United States Air Force Honor Guard from Sheppard Air Force Base. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Mary's Catholic Parish, 727 S. Travis Street in Sherman, Texas 75090 or to a favorite charity. Complete obituary was furnished by Bratcher Funeral Home and published in The Herald Democrat on 21 October 2015  Cedarlawn Cemetery Susan Hawkins © 2024 If you find any of Grayson County TXGenWeb links inoperable, please send me a message. |