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Agnes Ruby Rose

March 10, 1924 — November 28, 2018

Agnes Ruby Rose,  age 94 of Hastings, passed away Wednesday November 28, 2018 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings.

She was born March 10, 1924 in Liverpool England, the daughter of William and Agnes Ada (Bentham) Hill. She attended and graduated from high school in Liverpool.

Agnes served in the British Army during World War ll from 1942 to 1945. She married Carl Rose in 1945.  They enjoyed 59 years together, until his passing in 2005.  Agnes worked at Hastings Manufacturing and Pennock Hospital.

Agnes enjoyed cooking, knitting, reading, and dancing. She was a volunteer during election time.  Agnes also enjoyed writing short stories and even had a few published.  Agnes was a member of the Red Hat Club and the church choir.   After retirement, Agnes and Carl moved to Florida, where they enjoyed their golden years.

Agnes is survived by her two sons, Ray (Mary) Rose of Petoskey, Kip (Tina) Rose of Battle Creek, 4 grandchildren, Paul, Karyn, Melissa, Kelly, 8 great-grandchildren, Kaleb, Devyn, Andrew, C.J., Amber, Breece, Shealagh, and Trinley.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Carl, son Brian and 3 siblings, Muriel, Lilly, and Bill.

Memorial contribution can be made to the American Alzheimer's Association or Charity of one's choice.

A Celebration of Life gathering will be held Saturday December 1, 2018 from 3-5 pm at Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings.
A private funeral service and burial will take place at a later date.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Agnes Ruby Rose, please visit our flower store.
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