Gretchen Rose Obituary

The passing of Gretchen Rose (Des Moines, Iowa) leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on January 28, 2025 at the age of 91. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, George Kenneth Taylor and Ruth Ann Taylor (Davis); and her husband Walter Rose. She is survived by: her children, John Rose and Stephanie Rose; her brother Robert "Bob" Davis Taylor; her niece Traci Nelson; her grandsons, Eric Ekstrom Blakley and Miles Taylor Blakley; and her great grandchildren, Killian Scott Blakley and Charlotte Blakley.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be directed to the Animal Rescue League of Iowa in loving memory of Gretchen.