Rose L. Reynoldson

Rose Lloyd Reynoldson was born June 27, 1928. She was the eldest daughter of Midgey and CJ Lloyd. She grew up in Monroe, WA and graduated with Honors from high school. Rose and Elmer met at a Saturday night dance hall. They were good dance partners, people stopped to watch them. Elmer became friends with Rose's family. Rose and Elmer were married June 21, 1947. Their first home was a houseboat on Lake Union in Seattle. Carol was born while they lived there. The little family then rented an apartment in Renton. They bought their first house in Alderwood Manor, WA. They stayed there for 5 years. Don & David joined the family in this time. The family moved to the 'big house' on Capitol Hill, in Seattle. Marian joined the family at this time, then Martin came a few years later. Rose & Elmer stayed in this house for 40 Years. The family was actively involved at Tabernacle Baptist church. The church owned Camp Gilead, Carnation, WA. Rose cooked at and transported kids to the camp from Seattle in the summers. She touched many lives in this capacity. Later the family became active at Bethany Baptist church in Kenmore, WA. While living on Capitol Hill, Rose pursued her education. She studied Creative Writing and English a Literature at the University of Washington (UW). She graduated with high honors in 1971. She continued studying and acquired her Master's degree. She taught casual courses at UW at this time. Rose completed all the course work for a PhD. The exam for PhD was different in those days, requiring 3 parts of comprehensive knowledge. She was unable to pass all 3 levels at the same time (she tried 3 times) so never gained her PhD. Rose began teaching at UW, then at Northwest College and finally ending her career at Seattle Pacific University. She often assisted students and friends in writing short stories, poems and then publishing their works. Rose & Elmer moved from Capitol Hill to Wenatchee, WA in October, 1995. They became involved at Calvary Crossroads Church, developing wonderful friendships. They have been part of the church for the past 20 years. Rose joined the local wring group in Wenatchee. Rose is survived by her husband, Elmer; her sister, Betty; her five children, 15 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. She will be greatly missed but alive with Jesus. God is good! A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, August 1, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. at Calvary Crossroads in Wenatchee. Arrangements are by Telford's Chapel of the Valley, East Wenatchee.

Rose L. Reynoldson

June 27, 1928 - July 22, 2015