Rose Ong, 98, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2020 in Phoenix. The oldest of six children, Rose was born in San Francisco to Jim Sr. and Lucy before moving to Phoenix as a young child. Her earliest memories were of working long hours in the family run grocery store-- Jim Ong Market in Phoenix. She will fondly be remembered as a beloved daughter, sister and aunt.
Rose was a dedicated public school teacher who taught hundreds of children over the course of 43 ½ years in the classroom at Ann Ott Elementary School in the Phoenix Elementary School District. She will always be remembered as a tireless education advocate.
She enjoyed traveling the world with friends and family, trying her luck at the slot machines at nearby casinos and volunteering with the Heard Museum and various organizations to serve the Chinese American community.
Private services will be held at Greenwood Cemetary. Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to the Heard Museum or Northwest Chinese Baptist Church in Phoenix.