Vern Rose

Vern Rose, age 69 of Rangely, Colorado, passed away unexpectedly at the Rangley District Hospital on July 20, 2013. He was born in Telluride, Colorado on September 11, 1943 to Troy J. and Ione Rose. He attended school in Telluride and Egnar Colorado. He married Irene Koppenhafer on June 12, 1965. Together they moved to Rangely from Monticello Utah in 1970. Vern worked in the oilfield industry until his retirement in 2010. Vern loved his family. He followed his children and grandchildren all over the state to watch their sporting events. He enjoyed rock hunting, camping and 4-wheeling. Vern and Irenes home was always open to anyone. They were willing to take in a stray kid anytime. Rusty and Brad were two of the many that crashed at their house when they needed a hug, a meal, or to be yelled at by Vern. Vern loved kids-his, yours. It didnt matter, he loved them all. He is survived by his wife; Irene Rose of Rangely, sons; Mike Neptune of Carland, Nevada, TeeJay (Staci) Rose of Olathe, Colorado, Claude (Kayla) Rose of Rangely, Dusti (Kathy) Rose of Rangely, and Koby (Rachael) Rose of Grand Junction, Colorado, brother; Harold (Sandra) Rose of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, numerous nieces and nephews, grandchildren; Kyra Neptune, Troy Rose, Trent Rose, Nicole (Chris Prince) Justus, Logan Justus, Lane Rose, McKenzie Rose, Delaney Rose, Devon Rose, Blade Rose, and great-grandchildren; Kayden and Caleb. He was preceded in death by his parents, and sisters; Joyce Woodward and Marlene Rabideau. Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 25, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at the Rangely High School Auditorium with a viewing 1 hour prior to the services. Burial will be in the Rangely City Cemetery under the care and direction of the Blackburn Mortuary. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the Rangely Wrestling and Olathe Football Organizations.