John Fredrick “Mike” Roser, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 19, 2019, at his Las Vegas home, while under the kind and compassionate care of Guardian Angels Home Health Services and Hospice del Sol. Mike was born in Beaver Falls, PA on January 4, 1931 to the late William and Emily Roser. He was the youngest of nine siblings and at 88 years young, he often joked about being the “baby of the family.”
Mike attended New Brighton Area Schools and was a proud graduate of the New Brighton Lions’ class of 1950. While at New Brighton High School, Mike was a star forward for the school’s basketball team, earning him the nickname of “Speedy Roser,” He was also the football team’s manager.
Upon graduation, Mike joined the United States’ Navy and served during peace time. He married the love of his life, the late Margaret “Googie” McLean Roser, on May 12, 1951. The couple travelled extensively with the Navy and upon Mike’s honorable discharge, they returned to the Beaver Valley Area of Pennsylvania.
In 1961, the Roser’s great adventure began. They decided to seek a more agreeable climate and drove across the country and settled in the San Fernando Valley of California. It was there Mike studied to become a technician for the Los Angeles Water and Power Company and after passing the entrance and hiring examination, Mike received an offer of employment. Mike worked for Los Angeles Water and Power for over 20 years and retired in 1982.
Upon retirement, the Roser’s built a beautiful home in the Spring Valley region of Las Vegs. It was there that Mike greeted his family and friends and welcomed everyone to his home. He loved the beauty of the Mohave Desert and enjoyed traveling to the world-famous Las Vegas Strip to entertain his guest. Nothing brought Mike greater pleasure than taking folks to dinner, the casinos, having a beer or two and playing keno. During these occasions, he was quick-witted and loved a good joke.
Mike also was a man of strong faith. When others found circumstances, difficult to accept, Mike chose to place these circumstances in the hands of God, trusting the Lord to lighten any problems that anyone might encounter. Mike also was an agent of God, helping others whenever and wherever he could. Mike prayed often and we know he is now with God. It is we who are left to mourn his departure.
In addition to his beloved wife, Googie, and his parents, Mike was pre-deceased by his brothers, Chester, Charles, Harold, Robert and Franklyn Roser. Mike’s sister, Frances Bradshaw, Mary Jane Edmond, and Margaret Sheets also pre-deceased him. He leaves several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends to cherish his memory. In particular, he leaves his beloved niece, Laurie Burnette-Shook, who stood by her uncle’s side during declining health. He also leaves two special nieces, Carol Krall and Shirley Ours, whom he loved deeply. Special friends, Jim Saracino, Terry Clayton and Maureen Hinnah also survive and are left to cherish memories of Mike.
Friends and family will be received at Palm Mortuary, 1600 South Jones Boulevard, Las Vegas on August 23, 2019 from 6pm to 8pm. A Christian Mass, bidding out Mike good-bye from the bonds of Earth and entrance into God’s Kingdom, will be held at Christ the King, Roman Catholic Parish, 4925 South Torrey Pines Drive, Las Vegas, NV with Father Shawn Dresden as celebrant. Mass will occur on August 24, 2019 at 11:00am inurnment will follow.
Mike’s family would like to thank Guardian Angel Home Helpers and Hospice del Sol for the compassionate care extended to Mike. We would also like to extend our gratitude to Mike’s primary caretaker, Budz del Rosario, of Las Vegas, Nevada.
We Love you and miss you, Mikey. Keep watch over us until we meet again
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