Donald R. Rose

Donald R. Rose, 94, a longtime resident of Roundup, MT, passed away at the Butterfly Homes Assisted Living in Billings. He was born to Laura and James Rose on the family ranch northwest of Roundup on March 17, 1925. Survivors include his three children; LaDonna (Ed) Gates, Kenneth (Mary) Rose, Dick Rose and his son-in-law Bob Phillips; grandchildren, Kerrie, Glenna, Liberty, Justice, Andy, and Hunter; 17 great-grandchildren, Sierra, Dylan, Dreysen, Leah, Lyric, Eyden, Devon, Destiny, Elley, Emery, “Q”, Aryiahna, Everest, Edysen, Breyden, Timothy and Macy; one great-great-grandson Carsen, numerous nieces and nephews, and his good friend Nancy Anderson. Dad was preceded in death by his wife Delores, his wife Shirley, his parents, brothers and sister, his two daughters Jackie and Linda, grand-daughter Rene and grandson “Ty”.Our father served in the Navy during World War II aboard the USS Stoddard. After an honorable discharge, he returned home to work with his father as a building contractor and continuing that line of work until his retirement. Dad was a very hard worker even after that, as “we” all know. And, there was no such thing as a nap either!Much thanks to the wonderful staff at the Butterfly Homes, that cared and loved him like family for the past five years. You all were the best, and we are forever grateful!According to his wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be just a private family service and interment of ashes at a later date.