809 La Clede Street, Bellmead, TX 76705

Rose Marie Swank
January 29, 1947 - January 2, 2018

Rose Marie Swank

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Rose Marie Swank, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2018. Services will be 10:30 am Friday, January 5, 2018 at Bellmead Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Terry Wilkerson officiating. Burial will be at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be 6 to 8 pm Thursday, January 4, 2018 at the funeral home. Rose was born January 29, 1947 in West, Texas to Robert and Albina (Koval) Middlebrook. She graduated from West High School in 1965 and married Jerry Swank on April 6, 1968. She was a Teacher Aide at La Vega Primary for 25 years. She always had a smile on her face and never met a stranger. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and traveling with the Tejas Travelers. She worked with her daughter on Frosty's Tumblebus. She was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, Bobby Middlebrook. Survivors include her husband, Jerry Swank; her daughter, Jeannie Frost and husband, Melvin; son, Kenneth John Swank and wife, Dianne; brothers, Ervin Middlebrook and wife, Margie and James Middlebrook; grandchildren, Mykenzie, Jonathan, Kason, Cade, Morgan and Marissa; several brothers and sisters-in-law including, Janet Schuetz and husband, Alfred; and many nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be, Jonathan Swank, Kason Frost, Cade Frost, Jason Schuetz, Kevin Pitts and Ervin Middlebrook Jr. The family would like to express a special thank you to the nurses and staff of West Rest Haven for their care and support.

Visitation
Thursday, January 4, 2018
6:00 p.m.to 8:00 p.m.
Bellmead Funeral Home
809 La Clede Street
Bellmead, TX  76705
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Service
Chapel
Friday, January 5, 2018
10:30 am
Bellmead Funeral Home
809 LaClede
Waco, TX  76705
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Interment
Waco Memorial Park
6623 S. IH 35
Waco, TX  76706
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Condolences(21)

  1. gayle pullin
    Jerry and family,
    So very sorry for your loss. Rose was always a pleasure to work with. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
  2. james schuetz
    Condolences to Jerry and the Swank
    family. A wonderful woman and classmate.. I know she will be missed!! RIP!
  3. Preston and Ronda Dale Kirk
    Jerry, my longtime twin friend, our hearts go out to you. I can't say it any more eloquently than Ron Spears' post . . . or the many others here. Swanks have always been close to the Kirk Family. And their spouses and children, too. "A rose is a rose is a rose," say the philosophers, but none bloomed more strongly and spread more cheer and admiration than YOUR Rose. May your grief be brief and your joyous memories sustain you .
  4. Winn Jackson
    Jerry Swank and family of Rose and Swanks:

    I am sorry to not being able to attend funeral of Rose
    after plans to do so. Rose was always pleasant and
    a joy to be around, Frances and I talked about Her
    and the pleasure we felt when visiting. She will be
    missed but not forgotten. The Lord will comfort you
    Jerry - I can vouch for that, God Bless. Winn


  5. Elizabeth Erwin Hirst
    Rose was such a beautiful, sweet lady. She was always happy and uplifting to be around. The world is a better place and we are all better people having known her.

    Much love,
    Elizabeth
  6. Monica Janek Wright
    I am so sorry for your loss.

    My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
  7. Cathy Bottoms Groppe
    I am very sorry for your loss. She was a very sweet lady and I know you will miss her. May your wonderful memories together bring you peace and comfort.
  8. Diana(Hand) Kuehl & Tammie (Hand) Albers
    Dear Swank Family:
    God certainly received a beautiful angel in Heaven on Tuesday. Such wonderful memories of Rose & Jerry being the best little league coaches for my daughters team. Rose always had a beautiful smile on her face and was so kind and loving to all the team. May our precious Lord hold your family in His Loving arms and give you comfort & peace! Our Love❤️
  9. Pam Vrba
    Sorry for your loss.we will keep all of you in our prayers.
  10. Randall Middlebrook
    So sorry to see one of the best people I've ever known pass on

    Am also sadden more because due having the flu I will not be able to attend the services.

    My wife, Janet, and I send our condolences to all the family.

  11. Mary Hiersig
    My prayers goes out to Jerry and the family. Mrs.Rose was a very sweet lady. Heaven certainly gained another angel to keep on eye on us down here..
  12. carolyn Gouldman
    Dear Jerry & family, Sending all my Love & prayers to ya'll. She will be remembered as a fun-loving person. Always a smile on her face. I'll remember the fun we had as kids & working with ya'll at WFA. May God Bless her
  13. Ron Spears
    Heaven certainly gained an angel with the arrival of Rose. She was a true example of Christians who live their faith each day. I have many happy memories of Rose and all of them involve her wonderful, sincere smile that she shared with everyone. Rose brightened each day just with her presence and her gentle spirit. I know that God picked the most beautiful, most special Rose for His heavenly garden. May God comfort her family during this difficult time with the love that only He can provide.
  14. Harold Dodson
    Jerry,
    Sorry to hear about Rose.

    Jerry,
    Jerry,
    Jerry, Sorry to hear about Rose. She was a wonderful lady. I enjoyed each day that I worked with her. I know that you, Jenni, and K. J. will miss her very much.





  15. Reggie Turner
    Jerry so sorry to hear about Rose ,you and your family are in my prayers.
  16. Greg & Debbie Bradburn
    We send our deepest condolences and love to you all! Rose was such an angel! Always doing so much for anyone and would especially LOVE doing anything for those sweet grand kids! She loved unconditionally! My heart hurts but know that she is healthy, happy and dancing on the streets of gold with our Heavenly Father!
  17. Patti Custer
    I am so sorry for the loss of this great woman. We have lost a wonderful, fun loving lady and earthly angel. She has now earned her wings.
    She is now up there with Claudia and they are having a ball, once again. Rose was loved by everyone she knew. She will be missed.
  18. Alex Batte Bailey
    Rose and I were good friends as children. We both loved horses and we would meet at her house and play with our toy horses together. I am looking forward to seeing her again in heaven.
  19. JoAnn Barrington
    I am so sorry about Rose. She was a wonderful friend. She and I could talk about anything and know it would stay with the other person..I enjoyed our time we spent singing silly little children's songs. Jerry, anytime day or night no matter what time if you need to talk to someone who will understan call me. I am going to try and be at the funeral.
  20. Jim & Jere wallace
    Jerry please know our thoughts & prayers are with you & your family. Rose will be missed. God bless & care for you jim & Jere wallace
  21. Lillian Christensen
    Dear family, I am so sorry for the loss of your Rose. I went to West High with her. She was a joy to be around. I was happy to see her at our 50th class reunion 2 years ago. I hold special memories of her. May God surround you in HIS PEACE. Love, Lillian (Machovsky) Christensen
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