Rosa Mae Harmon

My Beloved Rose My Rose was born July 6, 1930. She passed away March 26, 2015.

She is preceded in death by her first husband, her 3 brothers, mother and father. She is survived by their son, Gregg Harmon, of Pocatello, daughters, Marilynn Hobbs, Columbus, Ohio and Renae Harmon Woodard of Boise, Idaho and her sister, Frances Prescott of Blackfoot, Idaho. She arrived, humbly, in Ellis Pririe Missouri, as the youngest of 5 children. She had 3 wonderful brothers, Buster Hale, Edward Hale and Robert Hale. All preceded her in death. All served courageously in World War II and returned home safely to become lifelong residents of Pocatello. Her only living sibling is her older sister, Frances Prescott of Blackfoot, Idaho.

At age 2 Rose, lost her father to the effects of World War I nerve gas, suffered while serving his country. Her mother remarried and moved to Idaho to start a new life. With all the brothers gone to war, Rose and her sister stayed with her mother until the war was over. Rose lost her mother at the age of 52.

Rose married Wayne Koch of Pocatello and they had a son, Gregg and daughter, Marilynn. Her first husband died in 1963.

Rose remarried to Ray Harmon of Pocatello. He accepted employment with a large corporation and they left the area in 1964, where they had opportunities to live in many places and through her husband's job, traveled to any interest countries and places. They lived in Spokane, WA.,San Francisco, Pittsburgh, PA, Long Island New York City, NY, Los Angeles and Orange County and finally returning home to Pocatello.

In 1988, they decided to go into business for themselves and stay self employed up to her passing. Rose worked at being a great Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and Companion. She supported and complimented all the family work efforts.

She was diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2004 and has had a long struggle with hip and knee replacements and other health problems. She never gave up, always lived life with a bright smile and positive way that made every person she knew feel good. In 2014 Rose, with the encouragement of their son, Gregg asked to "Go HOME TO POCATELLO". The family returned to Pocatello just about 51 years after leaving. She spent the past year bravely fighting the battle of Parkinson's but always made all around her feel good about her and all those around her life.

Graveside services will be held, Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at Mountain View Cemetery (51 East Row 23). Arrangements are under the care of Manning-Wheatley Funeral Chapel, 510 N. 12th Ave. Visit online at www.manningwheatleyfuneral chapel.com