Rosalia Marie Zam
Rose Zam transcended to her new existence, on a sunlit morning this past October 26th, 2018. She was 82 years young. Born and raised in a small farming town on the the outskirts of Michigan, aspiring to be much more than the generations before her.
Growing up during the Great Depression she quickly realized life was meant to be seen through rose colored glasses. Her life was her creation. At no time, would you ever find her quietly sitting in some back row. Never would she settle for second best, nor did she need too. Rose understood life wasnt meant to be watched from the sidelines, it was hers to saddle up and ride. She didn't miss a thing. Involved in countless acedemic clubs and activities, she graduated senior class president.
Rose was accepted to St. Vincent’s Academy of Nursing. At that time St. Vincent’s was one of only two accredited nursing schools throughout the nation in which women were allowed to attend. Earning her degree as a Registered Nurse, she began her career. Unbeknownest to her, one of her patients would she soon wed. December 21st, 1959, in a tiny chapel near her hometown, the two married. On their wedding night, taped to a wall in their hotel room, was a map of the United States. The love of her life, gently placed a single dart in her hand, blindfolded by her new husband, she was handed the power of their destiny. Without hesitation she hurled the dart across the room. Where ever it landed, together they would move, starting their new life as husband and wife. With a wink and a prayer, packing only what would fit in their car, off they went to Alberquerque New Mexico. During their 33 years of unity, the Lord blessed them with the perfect family, one precious boy and one beautiful girl.
Throughout Rose’s life, her creativity flourished. As a self-proclaimed Master of Positive Thinking, she succeeded in becoming an Ordained Minister for the church of Science of the Mind. Rosalia was the epitomy of unconditional love; an Angel walking amongst the masses, that cool breeze you feel on a hot summer day. She's was the soft hand that dried your tears, that vibrant color you see when a flower wakes, the drops of dew in the early morning.
Her legacy lives on. She is survived by her two children; Kal and Misti Zam. Her nine grandchildren; Kamala, Samantha, Dain, Candis, Shain, Britini, Austin, Myles and Tara. Along with her six great-grand children; Hannah, Baker, Taylor, Derek, Danny and Frederick Stone.
