Rosalee Ruth (Behrens) Boswell, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away on January 30, 2022 in Colorado Springs, CO. She was born in Nebraska on January 4, 1944 to the late Amy (Elliott) and Harvey James Behrens.
Rosie, as everyone knew her, was raised in Colorado Springs and graduated from Palmer High School, Class of 1961.
She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Ralph (2021) of 58 years. She leaves behind her son Mark (Katie) of Colorado Springs, CO; daughter Beth (Tony) of Lexington, KY; six grandchildren—Joshua (Brandi), Samuel (Erin), Lalla-Rose, Webb (Bailey), Behr (Alaina), and Ruby. Rosie also leaves behind her dear sister Bonnie Kimmel of Sun City, AZ.
Rosie was a bright light in this world. She emitted joy and love to all who knew her. She was a devoted housewife to her family, traveling the world with them as her husband Ralph served as an officer in the U.S. Air Force, stationed at numerous bases, domestically and abroad.
After her husband Ralph retired from the Air Force and began an almost 20 year career in education, Rosie joined him as a middle school registrar at Hahira Middle School in Hahira, GA. Both Rosie and Ralph loved the school atmosphere and were huge advocates for public education.
A service is being planned for early summer of 2022, followed by the burial of her ashes at the Pikes Peak National Cemetery in Colorado Springs, CO, alongside her beloved Ralph.
In lieu of flowers, her family requests that memorial donations be made to Pikes Peak Hospice Foundation 2550 Tenderfoot Hill Street Colorado Springs, CO 80906
