Marian B. Rosecrans
Marian B. Rosecrans
Marian B. Rosecrans
1921-2015
Marian B. Rosecrans, 94, Kansas City, Missouri, passed away at St. Luke’s North Hospital, Kansas City, Missouri, on Saturday, March 29, 2015.
Born on January 19, 1921, in Hopkins, Missouri, to Roy W. and Neva Shearer King, Marian grew up on the family farm near Hopkins. She was graduated from Hopkins High School in 1939 and received her Associate Degree in Elementary Education from Northwest Missouri Teachers’ College.
In 1936, Marian met Earl Rosecrans, also of Hopkins, when he was Superintendent of Sunday School for the Wray Memorial Methodist Church, and she was the Secretary/Treasurer. On June 2, 1942, (the 25th anniversary of her parents), they were married in Hopkins.
Marian and Earl lived on a farm west of Hopkins. Earl farmed until 1946 when they moved into town while starting Rosecrans Construction Company.
After having two daughters, Karen and Janet, Earl and Marian established Rosecrans Chevrolet in May of 1951, continuing the dealership in Hopkins, Missouri for 37 years.
In Hopkins, Marian was a member of the Wray Memorial United Methodist Church, the United Methodist Women, Chapter K, PEO, Hopkins Community Club, the Art Club and Bridge Club. In 1993, Marian and Earl moved to Kansas City to make their home.
Marian became a member of the Avondale United Methodist Church, Avondale United Methodist Women, the Elizabeth Guild, Chapter JC, PEO, and the North Kansas City Hospital Auxiliary. She also continued to be a member of the Maryville alumni chapter of Alpha Sigma Alpha sorority.
Helping care for and attending the activities of grandchildren and great-grandchildren was a source of great joy. Marian also enjoyed spending time with family and friends, attending music and theater events, and recording stories for her family.
Marian was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Earl Rosecrans, and by her son-in-law, Ted Garcia.
Marian is survived by her daughter Karen and husband, Stephen Mathews of Gladstone, Missouri; daughter, Janet Rosecrans-Garcia, and grandson, Jerrod Garcia of Yorba Linda California; grandchildren Stephanie and Matt Hashagen of Shawnee Kansas; Drew and Angela Mathews of Kansas City, Missouri and great-grandchildren Samuel and Kate Hashagen and Avery, Aleah and Aiden Mathews.
Marian had incredible inner strength and leaves a legacy of one who always strived to have a positive attitude.
Visitation will be held at Price’s Funeral Home in Maryville, Wednesday, April 1, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Private family burial will be at the Hopkins Cemetery.
A service honoring her life will be held Saturday, April 11, at McCrite Plaza at Briarcliff (the retirement community where Marian resided) at 2 p.m. in the Lifelong Learning Center on the 2nd floor followed by social time in the City Lights on the 4th floor. To reach McCrite Plaza, 1201 Tullison Road, Kansas City, MO 64116, exit Hwy 169 at Briarcliff Parkway and go west. Continue through two circles and take the Park Road exit (NOT the Tullison exit). Continue to McCrite Plaza, the building on the left (southeast).
In keeping with Marian’s wishes for those who wish to make a contribution, the family suggests Wray Memorial United Methodist Church, 103 S. 4th Street, Hopkins, MO 64461 or Avondale United Methodist Church, 3101 NE Winn Road, Kansas City, MO 64117.
