Carol Rose Alder Obituary
The memory of Carol Rose Alder of Saint Joseph, Missouri, who passed away on November 19, 2025 at the age of 94, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Floy Risler and Clarence Risler; her husband James Alder; her children, Jim Alder, Steve Alder and Machelle Boudreau; and her sisters, Phyllis Weir and Faith Moser.
She is survived by: her sons, Dennis Alder (Pamm) of Fort Worth, TX and Terry Alder (Elizabeth) of St. Joseph; her children-in-law, Susan Alder of Roy, UT and Mike Bourdreau of St. Joseph; and her caregivers, Sharon Kunels, Elizabeth Negron, Debbie King, Joyce Belcher and Tish Kerns. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren, and 29 great-grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Monday, November 24th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Rupp Funeral Home (6054 Pryor Ave, St Joseph, MO 64504). A funeral service was held on Tuesday, November 25th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, Memorials are requested to the LaVerna Manor Memorial Fund in Memory of Carol Alder. (https://secure.cardknox.com).
