

Helen Ann Rose, 74, of Victoria passed away June 30, 2016. She was born January 6, 1942 in Aberdeen, South Dakota to Bertha Schaeffer Gauer Starner and the late Eddie Gauer. She was homemaker who was devoted to her family, making sure their every need was met. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the light of her life, and would always bring a smile to her beautiful face.
Survivors include her loving husband of almost 55 years, William Rose of Victoria; mother, Bertha Schaeffer Gauer Starner of Mesa, Arizona; daughter, Deann Friend, and husband, Bruce of Victoria; sons, Daniel Rose and wife, Emma of Yoakum and Brian Rose of Victoria; sisters, Sharon Coffinger of San Tan Valley, Arizona and Kathy Gauer of Mesa, Arizona; brother, Don Gauer of Prescott, Arizona; eight grandchildren, Kelly King, Andrea Rose, Austin Rose, Kayla Friend, Amber Rose, Kaitlin Friend, Audrey Rose and Alden Rose; and three great-grandchildren, Kyla Rose, Adalyn King, and Bowe King.
The family will receive friends from 5:30 - 6:00 pm Friday, July 8, 2016 at Rosewood Funeral Chapels. A Celebration of Life Service will begin at 6:00 pm.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011 or the Arthritis Foundation, 1349 Empire Central Dr., Suite 340, Dallas, Texas, 75247.
Share words of comfort with the family at www.rosewoodfuneralchapel.com.
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