David W. Rose, Sr.

David William Rose, Sr., one of nine children of Arthur Abraham Rose and Edna Irene (Strong) Rose, was born on March 8, 1943 at his parents' home in Carson, Iowa. He grew up in Carson and attended Carson High School. Following school, David joined the United States Navy and was stationed on the west coast. After his service discharge, he returned to Carson and drove truck over the road and worked in construction.

David enjoyed his grandchildren and watching television. He continued to live in Carson until January 2010, when he moved to the Risen Son Christian Village in Council Bluffs, Iowa. At Risen Son, he was very fortunate in having a caring and loving staff who became his friends.

David passed away at the Risen Son on December 6, 2010, at the age of 67 years, 8 months, and 28 days. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Carol Rose, Illene Dean, Shirley Rose, Dorothy McClain, and Bonnie Mundorph; and brother Harold Ballinger.

David is survived by his children, Carol Ulrich and husband Mike and their children, Christopher, Dominique and husband Chris, and Whitney, all of Omaha, NE, Nick Rose and wife Diane and their children, Michael and Bryant, all of Council Bluffs, David Rose, Jr. and wife Kari and their children, Marissa, Makenna, and Logan, all of Oakland, IA, and Shay Hargrave and her children, Emily, Allison, John, and Cole, all of Council Bluffs; sisters, Esther Elckholt and husband Walter, and Anna Turner and husband Wayne, all of Carson; nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends.

A memorial fund has been established.