Aged 76, entered into eternal rest on Monday, January 26, 2015. She is preceded in death by her parents Harold and Alice Murphy, brothers Harold, Don (Pat) and Frank (Donna), niece Kathy Murphy, nephews David Murphy, Brad and Gregg Alberts and great-niece Janet Murphy. Rose is survived by her husband Wayne, son Allen (Sue) and daughter Lori, 5 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are sisters Betty Alberts and Mary (Albert) TePastte, brother and sister in law Mike and Diane Van Bennekom, as well as several nieces and nephews. Rose enjoyed her time with family and friends at the Wyoming Senior Center. Please join Rose’s family for a time of visitation at Orchard Hill Reformed Church (1465 3 Mile Road Northwest, Grand Rapids, MI 49544) on Friday, January 30, 2015 from 11am to 1pm immediately followed by the funeral service at 1pm. Interment to take place at Rosedale Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial contribution in Rose’s name to the American Cancer Society (129 Jefferson Ave., Grand Rapids, MI 49503).
