Betty Rose

October 18, 1939 — February 4, 2020

Betty Rose, age 80, of Wawaka, IN passed away at 5:18 AM on Tuesday, February 4, 2020. She was born on October 18, 1939 the daughter of Alfred and Mildred (Stamper) Fields in Kentucky. Betty graduated from Garrett High School in 1957. On August 8, 1982, she married Dee Loren Rose.

Betty worked at several local factories over the years and always helped her husband farm. She attended Wawaka United Methodist Church for over 30 years and enjoyed watching her grandchildren play sports. Betty also loved flowers and enjoyed gardening.

She is survived by her husband, Dee Rose of Wawaka, IN; two children, Gary (Karen) Handshoe of Wawaka, and Teri (Kenny) Warrix of Avilla; five grandchildren, Elisha (Austin) Hardesty of Fort Wayne, Kristopher Handshoe of Bryan, OH, Kevin Handshoe of Tuscan, AZ, Dustin (Melissa) Warrix of Kendallville, and Jessie (David) Gater of Middleville, MI; Three great-grandchildren, Raylin Warrix, Payton Gater, and Amya Gater all at home; and three sisters, Louise Barth of Kimmell, Verneda (Bob) Molargik of Auburn, and Lillian (Larry “Joe”) Kinsey of Garrett.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother-in-law, Roger Barth.

Betty will be laid to rest in Cosperville Cemetery where a private family graveside service will be held.

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