Born in Romania on June 10, 1928, Rose moved to Canada with her family when she was very young.

Following her schooling Rose became a dedicated nurse working for many years at Prelate and Eastend, Sask.

Rose cared for many sick people young and old.

She got especially attached to the children who were ill.

On April 28, 1964 Rose married Fred Fitterer in Stettler, Alberta where they lived a couple of years before moving onto the –FF Ranch south of Coronation.

With this union they were blessed with their three children Deborah, Diana, & Dean.

Rose worked very hard being wife and mother.

In 1978 Rose and Fred moved to an acreage a few miles from Rosemary, Alberta after Fred was forced to sell their ranch due to a severe heart attack.

There they lived a couple of years before moving to their home north of Castor, Alberta.

Tragedy struck however just shortly before they moved when their beloved son Dean suddenly passed away.

This was very hard on Rose and she found it extremely heart breaking after losing Fred in 1994, but her strong Catholic faith kept her going.

She loved going to church, praying the Rosary, and devoting her life to the Lord.

Her true Christian nature was revealed in all that she did.

She treasured all her family and friends.

Rose would often reminisce of the many good times spent with each and every one of them.

Rose’s sense of humor and wit was always a great joy.

To put it bluntly, Rose was a card.
Rose adored her children and grandchildren so very much. They were the light of her life.
Rose struggled with several health problems during the last few years of her life, but she always tried her best to have a positive outlook.

Rose was predeceased by her parents Alexander and Rufina, husband Fred, son Dean, sisters Appolonia and Lucy, brothers Adam, Pete and infant brother George, sisters in law Tina Kuss, Barbara Wolfe, Pauline Fitterer, brother in law Emmanuel Fitterer, sister in law and brother in law Ann & Tony Saunders and two nephews Kelly Fitterer and Emery Wolfe.

Rose is survived by her daughters Deborah (Oswald) Steinwand and Diana (Tim) Wilson both of Castor, grandchildren Ashley, Brittany, Celine, Dalton, James, Jenna, Jocelyn, and Janine; brothers in law Adam (Emma) Fitterer of Calgary, Ab., Hank (Bernice) Fitterer of Medicine Hat, Ab., Pete (Josie) Fitterer of Sceptre, Sask., John (Marlene) Fitterer of Onoway, Ab. and brother in law Phil Wolfe; sisters in law Carol Kuss of Maple Creek, Sask., Tillie (Kas) Hauck of Medicine Hat, Ab., Cecile (Tony) Besplug of Saskatoon, Sask., Aggie (Harold) Berger of Medicine Hat, Ab., and Terry (Gerry) Plantz of Didsbury, Ab. as well as several nieces, nephews and other family.

A Prayer Vigil was held on Thursday October 11, 2001 at 7:00 P.M. in Our Lady of Grace Parish.

Melvin Hepp was the presider and the reader was Eva Meyer.

Vigil Hymns were "Hosea", "The Psalm" and "You Are Near" accompanied by Veronica Weber on the organ and Doris Dietz as leader of song.

Mass of Christian Burial was held on Friday, October 12, 2001 in Our Lady of Grace Parish with Father Mark McGee as Celebrant.

Veronica Weber and Doris Dietz again led the hymns "Be Not Afraid", "Amazing Grace", "Valleys of Green", and "How Great Thou Art".

The Psalm was "You Are My Shepherd".

Words of remembrance were offered by Duane Nichols.

The readers were Ardena Zinger and Marie Jackson.

Presentation of the gifts was by Greg, Tammy and Joel Frank.

The adult server was Diane Ray.

Honorary Pallbearers were "All of Rose’s Family and Friends.”

The active pallbearers were Stan Kuss, Barry Hoymes, John Kuss, Joshua Frank, Carey Fitterer, and Dale Marquart.

The interment followed the mass in Our Lady of Grace Cemetery, Castor, Ab.

Family and friends gathered together in the parish hall of Our Lady of Grace for a time of fellowship and refreshments prepared and served by the Catholic Women’s League.

Should friends desire as an expression of sympathy memorial contributions may be made to the Our Lady of the Rosary Hospital, Box 329 Castor, Ab. TOC OXO or a charity of the Donor’s Choice and would be appreciated by the family.

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