Rose M. Burlingame

She was born on June 22, 1936, to Carlyle and Juanita (Pridgeon) Mitchell.

Rose graduated from Fremont High School in 1954 as co-valedictorian of her graduating class. After attending Ball State University for one year, she moved back to Fremont, Indiana. She married Roger D. Burlingame on October 23, 1955. He preceded her in death on May 29, 2014.

Rose was a lady that was easy to love. Her positive attitude and sweet demeanor remained with her until her final days despite her years long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Rose and Roger were members of their Pinochle Club for 58 years. They enjoyed snowmobiling with friends. She also enjoyed gardening, sewing, and baking.

She was a member of the Fremont Methodist Church and their Ladies Sewing Club. She was also a member of the Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority and Eastern Star. Rose served many years on the Jamestown Cemetery Association Board, and was the longtime secretary and Treasurer. Rose also spent over 20 years with Farm Bureau Insurance

She cherished her years as a grandma. From playing baseball at dawn to baking cookies, sewing, playing cards, or catching turtles, she was always ready to join in with her grandchildren. She was always eager to sit and visit with her family whenever given the opportunity.

She is survived by her two sons, Jeff (Lisa) Burlingame of Angola, Indiana, and Craig (Laura) Burlingame of Fremont, Indiana: her grandchildren, Alyssa (Adam) Blonde, Zachary (Kaylea) Burlingame, Jordan (Pete) Hill, Caitlin (Leo) Song, Audra (Chad Martin) Burlingame, Evan (Nina) Burlingame, Nicholas (Jordan) Burlingame, and Bailey Eberts; and eleven great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death are her siblings Max (Thelma) Mitchell, Janet (William) Goodwin, and Julee (James) Lodder.

Visitation will be held from 10 am to 12 pm Thursday, December 28, 2023, at Beams Funeral Home, Fremont, Indiana.

Funeral Services will be held at 12 pm Thursday December 28, 2023, after the visitation. Services will be held at Beams Funeral Home, Fremont, Indiana. Rev. Susannah Tulloch will officiate the service.

Burial will follow at Jamestown Cemetery, Fremont, Indiana.

Memorial donations may be directed to the Fremont United Methodist Church or the Jamestown Cemetery Association.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be left online for the family at www.beamsfuneralhome.com.