PHOENIX – Rodney C Rose, formerly of Ogden, passed away on February 23, 2012 in Phoenix, AZ.   Rod was born on January 25, 1947 to Eva Cooper and Thoms Lavern Rose, but was raised by Mr. Charles (Chuck) Cristelli of Ogden. 

Rod enjoyed fishing, NASCAR, and collecting die-cast cars. He was a proud veteran of the US Military. Rod will be laid to rest at the VA Memorial Cemetery in Bluffdale, UT at a date TBD.

Rod is survived by three children: Michael "Shaun" Rose of Ogden, Stacey Rose of Hartland, MI, and Free Canndice Lynn Stidham of Las Vegas, NV, along with two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He is also survived by four brothers, Larry, Max (Jeanette), Steve (Nancy) and Kevin Rose, all of Ogden, along with many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother and father.

Condolences may be sent to RIPRodRose@ymail.com. "Gone from this Earth but not from our hearts. RIP Dad. We Love You."