EMMA "TOOTS" SONEVA LAROSE
October 18, 1922 ~ March 15, 2018
Emma LaRose, 95, of Vancouver, WA, passed away peacefully in her own home on March 15, 2018. She was born in Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada to Otto and Julia Matheson on Oct. 18, 1922. Following high school graduation, she served in the U.S. Army.
Emma married Donald LaRose and was a stay-at-home mom who enjoyed sewing, walking, boating, traveling and gardening. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church.
Emma gave her time freely to those who needed help. She cooked for Share House for 35 years and made quilts and put together care packages for Lutheran World Relief for over 60 years. She served many other ways at her church. Emma never quit until her health forced her to.
She loved her family and all the
many friends who will miss her dearly.
Emma is survived by her son, Donald LaRose (Pam); daughter, Debra White-Carver (Dennis); grandchildren, Yvette, Tammy, Jill, Scott; 6 great-grandchildren; and her precious fur companion of 9 years, Winchester.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald; brothers, Ralph and Howard; and sister, Ruby.
A memorial service will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church on Sat., April 28, 2018 at 11:30 a.m.
Donations may be made to SW WA Humane Society.
Please sign her guest book at: www.columbian.com/obits.
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Chris
April 14, 2018
Toots was my neighbor for 25 years. She was a busy woman,her house and yard were always immaculate as she was herself. I admired "Toots" for her ability to keep going and never let anything slide. Her mind was sharp at 95 years old , when I would visit she could tell me about all the new neighbors as well as the ones from the past. I enjoyed sitting with her and visiting over a glass of lemonade on her back deck among her very pretty pots of flowers.We will miss her immensely.
Debbie and Tony Davies
April 2, 2018
Although I had not had contact with Toots for a number years she was never forgotten. She was still our good neighbor across the street. Toots was a beautiful person and good friend. I will be unable to attend the service, but will be there in spirit. May God bless the family. Thank you for your service Toots. Goodbye "Top".
Jack Crowley
April 1, 2018
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