Rose Merele Harbottle, 94

Rose Merele Harbottle passed away on Oct. 2, 2009, at the age of 94. Born in Cutbank on May 8, 1915, she was the eldest of seven children born to Alma and William Schmeder. Rose worked as a cook for several years in Montana. She was married to Lloyd Harbottle for over 50 years. Rose and Lloyd lived in Concord, Calif., for over 25 years before moving back to Kalispell. Rose was very active in the Trinity Lutheran Church and had many new and old friends in the Flathead Valley. She spent many happy hours with her dear friends in her craft clubs. Rose was loved by all who knew her, and will be greatly missed. Rose is survived by her daughter, Gynel, and Paul Peterson of Grass Valley, Calif.; granddaughters, Denise McConnel, and Cheryl and John Troupe of Napa, Calif.; grandson, Eric and Patty Peterson, of Hayward, Calif.; and her five great-grandchildren, Nicholas McConnel, Lindsay McConnel, Kyle Troupe, Alec Peterson and Marco Peterson. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins in Idaho, Washington, Montana and California. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Alma; her brothers, William, Jack and Herb; her sisters, Mabel, Joy and Verna; and her husband, Lloyd. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the care of Richard Pierce Funeral Service, 1660 Silverado Trail, Napa, CA 94559. Condolences may be made to the family online at www.rpfsc.com.