Mrs. Rosella A. Tatroe

Tatroe, Mrs. Rosella A., of Saginaw, Michigan passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2011, at Saginaw Geriatrics Home. Age 89 years. Rosella was born on May 5, 1921, to the late Joseph and Dora (Parrish) McCaw, near Breckenridge, Mich. She graduated from Breckenridge High School in 1938 and attended Central Michigan College. She taught in rural schools in Gratiot County until coming to Saginaw. During WWII, she worked at the Gun Plant. After the war she worked at Michigan Bell Telephone Co. On October 2, 1948, Rosella and Walter Tatroe were married. They celebrated 60 years of marriage on October 2, 2008. Walter passed away on October 8, 2008. They were blessed with six children, Dennis (Julie Hamilton) Tatroe, Brenda (Edward) Marks, Marcia (William) McLane, Michael Tatroe, who is predeceased, and twin sister, Michelle (Terry) LaVigne, Steve (Lisa) Tatroe. She will be missed by her 14 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, with one more on the way, who were the joy of her life. She also leaves her special dog, Rosie. Rosella was a long-time member of Ames United Methodist Church, where she was a Sunday school teacher, a member of United Methodist Women, and the Ser-Pra-Lo Circle. For several years, she was a 4-H sewing leader, and received the 30 Year Exhibitor award at the Saginaw County Fair. Much enjoyment came from sewing, crafting, flower gardening, and family gatherings. She also leaves a sister-in-law, Marilyn McCaw; also several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Besides her husband and son, she was predeceased by two granddaughters and four brothers, Arthur, Jack, Paul, and Donald McCaw. Special “Thanks” for the loving care given to Rosella at the Saginaw Geriatrics Home. Funeral and committal services will take place 2:00 p.m. Sunday, May 1, 2011, at the Ames United Methodist Church, 801 State St. Pastor Mark Karls will officiate. Private burial will take place later in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Friends are welcome to visit with the family at the Wakeman Funeral Home, Inc., 1218 N. Michigan Ave., on Saturday from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., then at the church on Sunday from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service. Memorial contributions may be given to Ames United Methodist Church or donor’s choice. Memories and sympathies of Rosella may be shared with the family on her obituary page at www.WakemanFuneralHome.com

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Mrs. Rosella A. Tatroe

May 5, 1921 - April 27, 2011