Marian Rose passed away on Oct. 21 at her home. She was born on Feb. 5, 1930, in Kansas City and was the daughter of Phillip and Lena Carroll.
She graduated in 1946 from Westport High School, where she lettered in several sports. She attended both Kansas City University and the University of Kansas.
Marian became an MT at St. Mary’s Hospital in Kansas City and spent several months after graduation traveling throughout the West Coast and Mexico with fellow nurses and MTs by train.
She married John B. Rose on July 18, 1952. They had three children: Karl, Irene and Joyce. Both John and Marian were very active in civil rights during the ‘50s and ‘60s, participating in many protests, marches and sit-ins. They were active in The Arc and were instrumental in establishing special education programs in the Shawnee Mission School District. She was one of the first organizers of Special Olympics in Johnson County.
Marian worked in several doctors’ offices, including those of Drs. Neighbor, Waddell and Butcher. She enjoyed many things, especially reading, crossword puzzles, word games and crocheting Afghans, doll clothes and baby dolls.
The family sends special thanks to Shoshana Rose, who lived with Marian for many years and was her caretaker in her later years.
Marian was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Lewis; husband, John; and daughter, Joyce.
Marian is survived by her son, Karl Rose (Rachel) of Olathe, Kansas; daughter, Irene King (Galen) of Lafayette, Indiana; grandchildren, Melaura Rose of Olathe, Aaron King (Rebecca) of Lebanon, Ohio, Shoshana Rose of Prairie Village, Kansas, Seth King (Asher Jones) of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Phillip Rose of Olathe, Ariel Rose of Olathe and Alex Rose of Olathe; and great-grandchildren, Alice King and Martha King. Marian is also survived by her sister-in-law, Estelle Berman; nephews, Manny Berman (Karen) and Steve Berman (Judy); and niece, Sandra Berman.
Graveside services were held on Oct. 25 at Rose Hill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions in Marian’s name to the Johnson County Special Olympics.
Online condolences for the family may be left at louismemorialchapel.com.
