Rose Marie Abbey

July 25, 1926 - June 25, 2018

Rose Marie Abbey Rose Marie Abbey, daughter of Albert and Pearl (Larson) Gardner, was born July 25, 1926 in Fairfield, Iowa. She passed away June 25, 2018 at the Eastern Star Masonic Home in Boone. She was 91 years of age. Rose was well known for her kindness to others, her beautiful smile, and the love she gave to her family and friends. Her hospitable nature graced a lifetime of family gatherings and holiday festivities. Rose was an excellent cook. She is fondly remembered for her delicious Pumpkin Pie. Rose was a collector, and she especially enjoyed collecting Beany Babies. She had a passion for playing Bridge. Her work with the census bureau was her favorite job because, as she said, “I got paid to drive and talk!” Riding in the car, taking a road trip, was something Rose loved to do. In her memory, and in lieu of flowers, the family suggests that you take your mother (or other highly esteemed family member or friend) out for a drive. The family wants to thank Rose’s caregivers at The Eastern Star Masonic Home and Suncrest Hospice. Memorials are suggested to either of those entities, and, also to Camp Sunnyside Easter Seals Iowa. Rose was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Pearl Gardner. She is survived by her daughter, Sharon (Rick Glynn) Abbey of Ankeny, IA; son, Robert Abbey ; brothers: Jerry (Colleen) Gardner of Ames, IA and James (Lynn) Gardner of Iowa City, IA; sister, Bobbie Lawson of Ankeny, IA; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Mrs. Abbey will be interred with her husband, Bruce. Burial will be at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery near Van Meter, Iowa at a later date.