May 26, 1929 - Jun. 15, 2018
Date of Service: Jun. 23, 2018
RUPERT – Rose W. Blair, 89, beloved wife, mother, and Granny, passed away Friday, June 15, 2018, at St. Luke’s Magic Valley Medical Center in Twin Falls.
Rose was born May 26, 1929, in Idahome, Idaho, the daughter of W. W. “Bill” Williams and Bernice Spencer Williams. She married Russell Blair on November 19, 1947. They were happily married for over 70 years throughout which time they were blessed with five children: Kathee, Patt, Charles, Bill and Betsy.
Rose’s family was her passion and delight. Her greatest joy was being surrounded by all her kids, grandkids, great-grandkids, and great-great grandkids at the many family gatherings held in her home. Christmas was her favorite holiday and her house was always full to capacity when the whole family arrived on Christmas morning.
Rose worked at Roper’s Clothing Company and retired as the buyer for the ladies department after nearly 30 years.
Rose is survived by her husband, Russell Blair; her sister, Ruth W. (Richard) Bunker; three of her five children, Kathee (Alan) Gomez, Bill (Lori) Blair, and Betsy (Kenny) Parkin; her son-in-law, Roy Klevmoen; eight grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved stepmother, Anne Williams; her son, Charles; her daughter, Patt Klevmoen; her brothers, Bill Williams Jr., and Charles Williams; and her step-brothers, John Collett and George Collett.
At Rose’s request, a celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday June 23, at the Blair home, located at 214 S. 200 W., of Rupert.
The family requests that donations be made to Shriner’s Hospitals for Children in lieu of flowers. https://www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org/shc/donate
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Rasmussen Funeral Home of Burley.
