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2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Saturday, May 16, 2015
Rose Family Funeral Home Chapel
4444 Cochran Street
Simi Valley, California, United States
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Ron Stansberry posted a condolence
Friday, May 15, 2015
"Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family,
Always...
Our deepest condolences...
Love You...
Ron and Meg Stansberry"
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Mike posted a condolence
Friday, May 15, 2015
I've heard it said a few times that when my dad was growing up his family was looked down on in town.
This may not have been true for the later siblings, but when he was young there was a sense in town that he was 'just one of Elmer's kids'. So he wouldn't ever amount to anything. He'd probably just grow up to be a small town drunk and nothing else.
With the odds stacked against him, my dad had such determination and stubbornness that he smashed those stereo-types.
When I grew up it was a GOOD thing to be "one of Russ' kids". I think there was an expectation that we kids would be 'successful' in life. I was so proud of him and looked up to him. I knew that he was the smartest wisest dad and I made sure my friends knew how much smarter my dad was than theirs.
I'm glad to have had a strong role-model that paved the way for me. I admire the hell out of him for overcoming so man things, so that my generation and my kid's generations could have such opportunities in our lives.
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Mike posted a condolence
Thursday, May 14, 2015
Every time I think about what I should write, my mind goes blank because I don't know where to start....so I will probably post a number of bite size condolences....
I can't even begin to say how blessed / thankful / lucky I was to have him as my dad. He had such a deep love for us. Only as an adult I really came to understand. He would be soft spoken, so that what he did say and do had special meaning. When I was having difficult times he would say 1 or 2 small words of encouragement. Those few words said the right way at the right time would speak volumes for me and I would replay them in my mind later when I needed a little pick-me-up. On a number of occasions he was the one that helped me hit the re-set button when I was getting stuck and needed to re-focus myself. I'm going to miss those deep meaningful moments, but they will continue to encourage and support me long into the future.
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Dee Patton posted a condolence
Thursday, May 14, 2015
"It is with great sadness that I learned of Russ's passing. I will remember him for his generosity and his unselfishness. He helped me when I was down and kicked under the bus and I could never repay his generosity. He was a very caring man. I know he loved his family unconditionally and that little twinkle he had in his eye every time he looked at Ginger was pure love and devotion.
I will certainly miss him. But you know he is up in heaven smiling on all of you. My prayers are with you all.
God Bless.
Dee"
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Kathy Weber posted a condolence
Thursday, May 14, 2015
"In my memories of Uncle Russ, was 6th grade I think we all took a train out to CA, stayed probably longer then we should of, but the warmth and feeling welcome was amazing. Never did hear him raising his voice, even with 3 extra children running in and out. Then my Jr year of HS I stayed for a month- poor man had to put up with a teenager, but he was comforting and loving, he always made me feel like I belong. So last fall Colleen, Gus, dad and I got a chance to come and visit. WOW it was truly appreciated, he showed strength and apparently it runs in the family but the stubbornest that runs in the family. He showed us great hospitality, seen the horses and family gatherings, which is awesome after my mothers passing, made dad and I feel like we are still part of the family. Now he is watching over one of his little sisters, Grandma Agnes is probably hugging them both - Grandpa Elmer is just watching - sorry I can't be there, but I give all of my Love and Support Kathy Kay "
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Nelda Fisher posted a condolence
Thursday, May 14, 2015
"My genuine heartfelt sympathy to each one of you. Sounds like he was an awesome man and will be missed by many.
May God comfort you during this time.
Love to you,
Nelda"
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March 2015 - Bumpa and Ayden went head to head with the "rock em sock em” - it was a close match!
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Kathy Turner posted a condolence
Thursday, May 14, 2015
Cathy, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
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I still miss him, and it still hurts to know he's gone. But I will always remember his strength, both in body and willpower. Even at his weakest, in ICU, I remember having the honor of holding his hand, and his grip was so tight - even as he wasn't quite coherent from sedatives - that I had to adjust my hand to get the blood flowing.
And his determination. When his small granddaughter (me) was confused that her grandpa couldn't go swimming with her, he made up his mind to give her a gift and he went swimming with her.
I didn't understand what a great gift that experience was, nor how dangerous it was for him. But as I grew older, I realized exactly what he risked to give me such a small gift. And while the swimming itself wasn't much, it is something I hold as an example: family is more important than anything. Family is worth taking risks for, if it means it'll bring a smile or peace.
<3 Meghan
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When I graduated, my grandpa was there to cheer for me and celebrate the completion of high school. This is one of the few photos that I have of us together.
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Jackie O'Neill posted a condolence
Sunday, May 10, 2015
The story behind the photo of DadO, Steve and the wooden bear. Mom came up to Sacramento for a seminar and Dad came with her. To occupy him, Steve and I took him to The Petrified Forest. We took our time walking, talking and taking in the sights. When we came upon the wooden bear, Steve asked me to take their picture with the bear and copied the bear's 'tucked paws' position. Without missing a beat . . . unasked . . . Dad did the same. THAT was the day I realized they had the same sense of humor.
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Jackie O'Neill posted a condolence
Sunday, May 10, 2015
Russ and Ginger humored me and accepted the names DadO and MomO after Steve and I married and the journey of getting to know them (and them, me) began. Early on I discovered that DadO and I both enjoyed the 'old time' radio shows of his youth and we were both fascinated with World War II history. So many hours have been spent listening to 'old time' radio programs and watching WW2 documentaries. DadO never complained about the meals I served him over the years and was complementary about the 'experiments'.
Steve and I were fortunate in being able to live with DadO and MomO for a year. By watching DadO tinker in his 'lab' and in the yard, I learned about electronics and lawn watering systems. Time spent with DadO showed me from whom my husband had inherited his sense of humor, intelligence, generous heart and unshakable male logic (stubbornness).
Knowing we'll never share another The Shadow or Gunsmoke radio program makes my heart ache. I was the one blessed in knowing him.
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Stephen R. O'Neill posted a condolence
Friday, May 8, 2015
One of my favorite stories about my dad was when he and my mom were dating. They had gone to the International House of Pancakes and he had mistaken the cream dispenser for the syrup dispenser. When my mom gasped that he was pouring cream onto his pancakes, he, without missing a beat, said that was how he liked his pancakes. Very O'Neill.
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Stephen R. O'Neill posted a condolence
Friday, May 8, 2015
He was also a romantic in the meaningful sense of the word. When he and my mom were thinking about buying a membership at a time chare ranch I recall mom telling me how, after the tour and all, he turned to her and said something along the lines of "We can get this, but I want to make sure you enjoy it even if I don't go out and do a lot of stuff." It kinda broke my heart when she told me that (she tells it much better) because it laid out to me so clearly how he wanted her to be happy, and that he could be happy just knowing she was having fun, regardless of what he was doing. I don't think you can distill love down to any purer form.
It wasn't until I was MUCH older and we were talking about this and that that I found out he believed in God. As a practical, show me proof back up your statements kind of guy that seemed out of character and kinda cool.
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Stephen R. O'Neill posted a condolence
Friday, May 8, 2015
My dad also had a bit of the artist in him. When I was taking a photography class once dad and I got to talking about the art of it VS. the technical aspects and he told me that one of the most profound pictures he ever saw was one a friend of his took, and it was just a picture of a barb wire fence, with a green pasture behind. The focus however was on the barbed wire. The shot was very poignant because it illustrated so much about human nature. Who would have thought one's own father had a bit of poet in him.
And reckless adventurer.
As I understand it my dad wound up in California because of the freeways. He'd heard about the massive complicated cloverleaf overpass / underpass systems out here and came to see them for himself. What an odd way to decide ones fate.
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Stephen R. O'Neill posted a condolence
Friday, May 8, 2015
I remember science experiments, thinking my dad had to be one of the smartest guys in the world because he knew how to create lava for my volcano in the front yard.
I remember the great SGT debate where I got in a fight with my best friend about the name of some plants in the front yard. I KNEW they were called SGT's cause that's what my parents called them, my best friend said there were called something else. I took the argument to the high court. My mom. She smiled and told me that when she and my dad moved into the house on Chatsworth street they didn't know what the plants were called so he dubbed them SGTs. Shiny Green Thing.
One thing that always amused and perplexed me was EVERY girl friend I ever had. even to my wife today would say they thought Russ had a very sly witty sense of humor. One girl commented on the twinkle he would get in his eye when he snuck in a very subtle joke, or when he heard one.
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Stephen R. O'Neill uploaded photo(s)
Friday, May 8, 2015
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There is not a particular story for the attached picture, Suffice to say it was a very good day and the only memory I need for all the days and years to come.
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Rose Family Funeral Home is a family owned and operated business. With kind, caring and capable staff, we take pride in the way we interact with our families and their loved ones. Rest easy knowing that at Rose Family Funeral Home, you'll be treated just like family.
Office hours
Mon: 9am - 5pm
Tue: 9am - 5pm
Wed: 9am - 5pm
Thu: 9am - 5pm
Fri: 9am - 5pm
Sat: 9am-5pm
Sun: Closed
location
4444 Cochran Street
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 581-3800
Licence Number: FD 1760