It is with great sadness we announce that ROSE MARIE THERESA STRAIN (BROCK) passed away in her sleep on December 30, 2022, at the Long Term Care Center in Milk River, AB.

Rose Marie was born in Hood River Oregon, May 9, 1934.  She spent her childhood in and around Hood River and Baker City.   She met her husband, Verne Strain in Great Falls, Montana where they were married in 1961, together they raised 6 children. Rose Marie, while raising a family, also worked as a Home Care support worker and was an amazing quilter and crafter!  With her guidance a number of her grandchildren learned various crafts.

The Strains traveled frequently due to Verne’s profession in forestry.   The family moved to Canada in 1969. They lived in British Columbia in a number of locations until they retired and moved to Warner, Alberta in 2002.  Rose was active in Royal Purple Elks and Warner Seniors. She leaves behind her husband of 61 years, her children: Dennis (Julia), Phyllis (Randy), Johanna (Mark), Christina (Kevin) and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and recently great great Grandchildren. 

Rose Marie was predeceased by her sons Roger and Russell.

Rose Marie was much loved and will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by all who knew her.  A celebration of life will be held in Warner AB in the spring.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory can be made to the Alzheimer Society, 1202 2 Ave S #40, Lethbridge, AB T1J 0E3