Rose L. Reusze

June 14, 1933 - December 16, 2019

Our loving mother and grandmother Rose Lee Bertrand Reusze was born on June 14th, 1933 in Luling, Texas to Joseph Despane Bertrand and Rose Lee Baker.   She passed away December 16th 2019.  Rose was diagnosed with T-Cell Lymphoma in 2005.  She beat it twice and was in remission when it came back in November.

Rose was a very strong woman as were her mother and grandmother before her.  She had been through the death of her father at 6 weeks and the death of her beloved step father Jim Wiley at 8 years old.  She loved Jim like a father and his family.  Rose moved to Riverside, CA in 1946 where she met the love of her life Roy Ervan Reusze.   Roy and Rose were married on June 17th, 1949 and were married 55 years.  Roy passed July 1st 2004.  Rose is survived by her 4 children Shirley Fuller (Sam), Roy (Kathy), Leonard (Maggi) and Joseph Reusze.  Four grandchildren Michelle Collins, Tracy Macintosh, Mollie (Philip Esmond) Reusze and Ron (Katie) Reusze. Five great-grandchildren Ryan Knutson, Whitney Ulfig (Shane), Carson Collins, Aden Reusze and Adison Esmond.  Three great-great grandchildren Abigail Fuller, Grant Collins and Gavin Ulfig.

Rose was employed by Riverside County Hospital (Riverside) for 25 years.  She loved gardening, camping and traveling with her friends and family.

Mom always had a smile and loved people and they loved her back.  She will always be remember as sweet loving, caring and a positive person.  RIP Mom.