Obituary: Charlotte Roseth

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In memory of

Charlotte Roseth

of Philip, South Dakota, died on Friday, May 30, 2008 at the Philip Nursing Home in Philip at the age of 92

Charlotte Starkey was born December 16, 1915, at Hiteman, Iowa, the daughter of Frank and Salley (Whitehead) Starkey. When she was four months old she moved to the Starkey Homestead located twenty-one miles north of Powell, South Dakota. She grew up on the homestead, attended rural grade school and graduated from Philip High School in 1933. Charlotte was united in marriage to Palmer “Paul” Roseth on August 22, 1934, on her parents homestead north of Powell. They made their home on his parents’ ranch in the Moenville Community near Deep Creek for two years before moving onto their own ranch on the Bad River near Powell.
After Paul’s death on November 2, 1965, Charlotte and her son Jerry, operated the ranch until 1981, when they sold the ranch and moved into Philip.
While in Philip, Charlotte owned and operated the Bottle and Vet until March 31, 1980. She then worked as a clerk for Hans Hanson in the grocery store and later as a nurses aide in the Hans P. Peterson Memorial Hospital, a position she held until her retirement. Charlotte was a member of First Lutheran Church and the Bad River Senior Citizens, both of Philip.
Grateful for having shared her life include her son Jerry Roseth and his wife Lu of Philip; her daughter Marcia West and her husband Michael of Philip; six grandchildren Paulette Roseth, Carrie Lurz (Dustin), Mike West (Janis), Doug West (JoAnn), Pat West ( Cassandra), and Brad West ; fifteen great-grandchildren; Cylver Lurz, Copper Lurz, Dymond Lurz; Amber West, Austin West, Adler West, Branden (Tayta) West, Zach (Amber) West, Tessa West, Justice West, Gavin West, Gage West, Jacob West, Joshua West, Adam West four great-great-grandchildren; Cooper West, Cappie West, Jaycie West, Eastan West; a brother-in-law, Roy Roseth; a sister-in-law, Marie Anderson and a host of other relatives and friends.
In addition to her husband Paul, Charlotte was preceded in death by a son Wayne Roseth in 1958; and her parents Frank and Sally.
Visitation was held 3-6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 3, at the American Legion Hall in Philip, and one hour preceding the services at the hall on Wednesday.
Funeral services were held 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 4, at the American Legion Hall in Philip, with Pastor Frezil Westerlund officiating.
Interment was in the Masonic Cemetery, Philip.
A memorial is established.

FUNERAL SERVICES
Wednesday, June 4, 2008 – 10:00 a.m.
American Legion Hall
Philip, South Dakota
CLERGY
Pastor Frezil Westerlund
MUSIC
Marilyn Millage – Organist
Kim Kanable– Vocalist
“Precious Lord Take My Hand”
“Amazing Grace”
Congregational Hymn
“Praise To The Lord”
USHERS
Branden West – Zach West
Dustin Lurz – Austin West
ACTIVE PALLBEARERS
Paulette Roseth – Carrie Lurz
Mike West – Doug West
Pat West – Brad West
HONORARY PALLBEARERS
All Relatives and Friends in Attendance
INTERMENT
Masonic Cemetery
Philip, South Dakota

Visitation: 3-6 p.m. Tuesday, June 3, at the American Legion Hall in Philip
Funeral Services: 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 4, at the American Legion Hall in Philip.
Interment: Masonic Cemetery, Philip.

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To all of Charlotte's family,
We were very fortunate to have known this beautiful women under many of the circumstances of her last 30 years. She was a delight and a joy to know, to visit with and to care for. She inspired laughter with her quick sense of humor and love towards her with her graciousness. Her true testimony to a life well lived and to how much love given is how devoted her family has been to her in these last years. Although it was the Lord's chosen time, we know you are profoundly missing her and our hearts are with you.
May your walk through grief be short and God's comfort great. May He bless your gathering together with loved filled memories and laughter through tears. ~ Rebecca and Rocky Williams Philip SD (5/30/2008)
Our sympathy to all of Charlotte's family. She was a great lady and a good friend for many years. ~ Bev & Cork Jahner Kerrville, Texas (5/30/2008)
Jerry & Lu, Mike & Marcia, and All Family~
You have our sincerest sympathy in the loss of Charlotte. She was a very kind-hearted lady and so proud of her family! We hope you have many happy memories to hold in your hearts...these will be the thoughts that carry you through some of the rough days down the road. Our prayers to all of you.
Jason, Vonda, Nick and Carson ~ Jason and Vonda Hamill Milesville (5/30/2008)
With my deepest sympathy to each and every one of you in your loss. Charlotte was one of the greatest..... ~ Bea Williams Missoula, MT (5/30/2008)
To Charlotte's family, She was an awesome lady who will be missed by all who knew her. You are all in my prayers. God Bless ~ Cindy Nuzum Philip (5/30/2008)
My sympathy on the loss of your mother. I think of all the fun she had with Mom and Lu. What a coy sense of humor and chuckle. What a good friend to my family! These memories will be shared forever. ~ Shelia Trask Wasta SD (5/30/2008)
Carrie, you will be in my prayers and thoughts as your Grandmother makes her final journey home. Keep her memories alive! ~ Corina (Cory) Erickson Lennox, SD (5/30/2008)
To Charlotte's Family -
She was a very sweet, sweet lady and will be missed by many. May the love of family and friends help comfort you at this time.
~ Dave & Karen Webb Rapid City, SD (5/30/2008)
To Charlotte's Family
I was a nurses aide down at the hospital last summer. I really enjoyed spending time with Charlotte! She always made me smile and was a sweet lady! I am sorry for your loss. She will be missed. ~ Kerry Rislov Brookings, SD (5/30/2008)
Marcia and Mike, Jerry and Lu and families. My sympathy to all of you. I know you will miss this wonderful person in your life, but I also know you must have many, many memories of great times together that will bring smiles to take away the sadness. May God bless you all and give you comfort now. ~ Marcia Jackson Hot Springs (5/30/2008)
Dear Marcia & Jerry & families I remember Charlotte would come down to Grandma Marie's the stories they would tell. It was so much fun to listen to the memories of their friendship. Grandma will miss her and all who knew her. May God bless you & keep you and give you peace through this difficult time. Love & Prayers Debbie & Marty Hansen ~ Debbie Hansen Philip (5/30/2008)
I just want to share the thoughts I had. I remember working with Charolotte and she was always so upbeat and caring. She was one of a kind and she had a heart of gold. She will truly be missed. Our love and prayers to all the family. Love, Joan ~ Joan and Dennis Kirchhevel 4717 Carol Street Rapid City, SD` (5/30/2008)
Charlotte was a wonderful lady, she babysat Bo when he was tiny, she was a very loving grandma,I'll miss her spunk and personality.So sorry for your loss. Pennie ~ Pennie Slovek Philip (5/30/2008)