Rose Eggeson went to join her husband on November 16, 2009 in time for their 70th Wedding Anniversary.

She was born in Pontovil, Saskatchewan on December 8, 1920 to Jacob and Louisa Pohl. Raised as a farm girl, she met the love of her life, Thomas Eggeson. They married November 17, 1939 in Maidstone, Saskatchewan after a 3 week courtship. In 1956 they moved to Penticton, BC, later relocating to Merritt in 1961. They raised four children, Ron (Carmelle) of Sparwood, BC, Glenn (Yvonne) of Duncan, BC, Ellie (Allan) Woods of Merritt and their 25th Wedding Anniversary present Kathy (Ken) Shumard of Kamloops, BC.

Her grandchildren Lee, Tracy, Cory, Amy, Tom, Drew, Michelle, Meredith, Nancy, Darren, twenty-one great-grandchildren, three sisters, Ruth, Georgina, Loretta and special friends, Marlien Sheridan and Jim Tingle are left with incredible memories.

Rose had a special knack for making all guests feel at home. No matter when someone popped by or stopped in, there were treats in the cookie jar. And at mealtimes, there was always enough for everyone.

She enjoyed many activities such as crocheting, knitting and bingo at the Senior Citizen's Hall. Most of all she enjoyed beating anyone at a good game of bridge.

From Merritt, Rose and Tom took special holiday vacations (camping) with family and friends. As a result Tom became an avid fisherman and Rose would pick all the wild berries she could get her hands on.

She was predeceased by her husband Tom, her three brothers and one sister.

At Rose's request there will be a private graveside service.

In lieu of flowers please make donations to The Merritt & District Hospice Society.

Special Thanks to Dr. Bester, Sharon, Bonnie, Nurses at Nicola Valley Health Care Unit and Gillis House for their care and understanding. Thank you Pam, Pat, Sherrie and Heather of the Merritt Palliative Care Program for all your support.
Thank you also to Merritt Funeral Home (Schoenings) for their care during this time.