Obituary: Rose, Douglas Wayne

Age 65

Wed., May 29, 2013

ROSE, Douglas Wayne (Age 65) Was born September 18,1947 in Grand Forks, North Dakota to Richard and Louise Rose, and passed away May 26, 2013 in Spokane.

Doug is survived by his sons: Greg, Stuart and Jeff Rose, several nieces and nephews and good friends.

Doug attended school in Spokane, graduating from North Central High School.

He served in the Navy during Viet Nam on the U.S.S.

Zelima.

He enjoyed coaching soccer, for SWYS Soccer, fishing and playing softball for Bonanza Meats (Super Dog) and for Thrifty Scotsman for 13 years.

Visitation is Friday, May 31st at the funeral home from 11:00-5:00pm, with a graveside service at Holy Cross Cemetery, 7200 N. Wall on Saturday, June 1st at 1:00 pm.

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