Rosalee (Rose) M. Pardoe, age 76, of Battle Creek passed away November 25, 2018 at Glenn Arbor Hospice Residence in Battle Creek.
Rose was born on December 11, 1941 in Marshall to Corwin D. and Letha M. (Twa) Davis. She married David Lee Pardoe in Marshall on September 11, 1961. David preceded Rose in death in December of 2014. They shared 53 loving years together.
Rose enjoyed all needle arts, gardening, and was a long time antique dealer. She also enjoyed dancing with her husband, David. Rose and David traveled extensively and she enjoyed traveling with her friend, Virgene Franks. She went on a trip just last month with her sister Chris to the Ark.
Rose worked for many years for many years for various companies and retired from The Kellogg Company.
She is survived by her son, Blaine (Cynthia) Pardoe of Amissville, VA; grandchildren, Victoria (Cameron) Hester of Lignum, VA, and Alexander Pardoe; great-grandson, Trenton Davis Hester; sister, Christine (Donald) Miller of Homer; several nieces and nephews. Rose was preceded in death by her husband, David Pardoe; and parents, Corwin and Letha Davis.
Visitation will be held at the Kempf Family Funeral Home, 723 Old US 27 North, Marshall Chapel on Tuesday November 27, 2018 from 6-8pm. Visitation will continue at the funeral home on Wednesday November 28, 2018 from 10am-12pm, and a funeral service will begin at 12pm. Rose will be laid to rest next to David in Porter Cemetery following the service.
Memorial contributions are requested to the Michigan Cancer Society, or Glenn Arbor Hospice Residence of Battle Creek. Donations may be made online by visiting www.cancer.org, or www.hospiceswmi.org.
Visitation
NOV
27.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (EST)
Marshall Chapel of Kempf Family Funeral and Cremation Services
723 US HWY 27 North
Marshall, MI, 49068
Visitation
NOV
28.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EST)
Marshall Chapel of Kempf Family Funeral and Cremation Services
723 US HWY 27 North
Marshall, MI, 49068
Service
NOV
28.
12:00 PM (EST)
Marshall Chapel of Kempf Family Funeral and Cremation Services
723 US HWY 27 North
Marshall, MI, 49068