Obituary

Rosaleen passed gracefully from this life on Wednesday, October 14th, 2015. Leaving behind many family members and friends. She was born January 20, 1942 to Alice and Paul Madsen. A happy childhood was spent in Pleasant Grove with her two sisters and parents. She expressed fond memories of rolling in the grass, playing with dolls, and enjoying time with friends. At the age of 20, Rosaleen met and married Ron Ward and together they eventually settled in Taylorsville, Utah, where they have owned a home for the last 48 years. During these years together Ron and Rosaleen had and raised six children: Mariam, Stephen, Robert, Wesley, David, and John. Our mother usually kept a clean house and made sure we had dinner on the table nightly. During her younger years she enjoyed outings to the park, trips to the zoo, and family gatherings. She is well known as a good listener and as someone who loves unconditionally. She had a way of expressing genuine heartfelt concern and then responding with just the right kind of advice and encouragement. All of the 17 grandchildren can attest to personal and enjoyable conversations with grandma while they engaged in games and crafts, then walked away feeling better and more confident than when they came. Grandma time was healing time.

We are grateful to the many visitors that strolled past her bedside during these last few weeks; you swapped stories, expressed friendship, and/or shared flowers and gifts. Your visits strengthened us and her. She has very good friends and neighbors. Mom enjoyed serving with you for various church and community events. She also grew from your conversations and companionship.

We hope you will join us as we mourn her passing, yet celebrate her life.

Funeral Services for Rosaleen will be held Monday, October 19th, at 11:00 am, at the River View Ward, 4845 South Woodhaven Drive, Taylorsville, Utah, where a Viewing will be held prior from 9:30 am to 10:30 am. Interment in Taylorsville Memorial Park Cemetery.