Mrs. Rose Lee Garey, age 82, of Lesterville (Lopez), PA, passed away on Monday, February 4, 2019, at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA.
Rose was born on August 21, 1936, in Oklahoma City, OK, a daughter of the late Brigido R. & Goldie M. Zachary Jimenez. She was raised and attended school in Harrah, OK.
She married Ronald J. Garey on March 6, 1961, in Shawnee, OK, and they moved to Lopez, PA, in 1977 after retiring from 20 years of service with the US Air Force.
She was very proud of her Mexican Heritage and found great joy in preparing Mexican dishes for her family. She enjoyed reading and NASCAR, but her greatest joy was her family, especially spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Jesus said “Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.” John 16:22
Surviving:
Husband:
Ronald J. Garey at home
Children:
Denise & Joe Hagen Leon, KS
Anna McHenry Lopez, PA
Susan & Bobby Shade Fenton, DE
Cindi & Dave Karpovich Dushore, PA
Rhonda & Bill Stasiak Lopez, PA
Siblings:
Thomas & Robin Jimenez Oklahoma City, OK
Phillip & Karen Jimenez El Dorado, KS
Cindy Newby McCloud, OK
Danny & Ann Jimenez Harrah, OK
Mickey & Terry Jimenez El Dorado, KS
Leasa & Jeremiah Wattenberger Kansas City, KS
Sister-in-law:
Patricia Garey Chardon, OH
She is also survived by eight grandchildren and six great grandchildren and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased by an infant son Ronald; and by a brother, Bob Jimenez; and her grandchildren: Heather Mallatt, Kim Mallatt, Arthur Rohe II, and Nacole Johnson.
Services will be private and held at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions may be sent to the Sullivan County Public Library, PO Box 309, Dushore, PA, 18614.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home, 206 Water St., Dushore, PA.
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