On the morning of April 7, 2018, Rosalee “Rose” Duez, age 71, of Townsend, passed away after a year-long battle with cancer at St. Peters Hospital in Helena comforted by her family.
Rose was born in Tacoma, Washington on March 1, 1947 to parents Reuben (Slim) Meckle and Maxine (Hodney) Tarabochia.
Rose enjoyed travelling throughout her life and visiting new places. She moved to Nevada in 1982, where she met the love of her life Mench. They enjoyed spending time together and both loved going out for a “putt” on the Harley. In 2010, they moved back to Montana to enjoy retirement. She liked to spend her time reading, doing crafts, riding their motorcycle, shooting pool, throwing darts, woodworking, and playing video games. She also loved spending time with her grand-children, great-grandchildren, and, of course, feeding the birds!
Rose is survived by her spouse, Robert (Mench) Haskin of Townsend, MT; Daughter Bernadette and her husband Bernard Duez of Bradenton, FL; Daughter Tinna Sellie of Tucson, AZ; Son Glen Richter and his wife Casey, of Las Vegas, NV; Brother Russell Meckle and wife Tami of Bismarck, ND; 8 Grandchildren – Joseph, Kyrie, Misty, Brandi, Brianna, Courtney, Chris and Brandon; 15 Great Grandchildren – Lillian, Jaxon, Liam, Kara, Austin, Autumn, Addison, Jashawn, Luckus, Blake, Kyreigh, Samaria, Kiera, Hailey and Lily; and many nieces and nephews.
Rose was preceded in death by her parents Maxine and Reuben, Sisters Bonnie, Patricia and Julie, and Grandson Roy.
Memorials in honor of Rose are suggested to Robert Haskin, P.O. Box 216, Townsend, MT 59644. Please visit below to offer the family a condolence or to share a memory of Rose.
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Gable Rhoads says
Tinna, Bernadette and Glen, my thoughts are with you during this time of great sadness.
Jan Meckle says
My sympathy to all of you! Gone but not forgotten!
Julie Meckle, Bachmeier. says
Bernadette, Tinnna,Glen and all; thoughts and prayers are with you all. Rose has a special place in my heart and will always and forever be my BIG SISTER. Love you all.
Punky Mann says
Thoughts and prayers for everyone. I miss my best friend for many years! RIP Rose
Tara says
I’m sorry for your loss. God promises to be close to the brokenhearted. PS 34:18 I hope you find comfort in God’s promise & in the many wonderful memory’s you made & shared together. You have my condolences.
Allan Grigg says
Mench, I had no idea. Have tried to find you and rose. Heart goes out to you bro.. love you brother. Call me at 520 222 5056.