Lasting Memories
Rose E. Talmage
Aug. 23, 1919-Sept. 3, 2015
Mountain View, California
Rose peacefully passed away at the age of 96 on September 3, 2015 while surrounded by family and friends. She is survived by her two sons Ron and Rick Talmage, three grandchildren Jonathan Smith, Kristen Dyke (Smith), and Victor Talmage, and six great grandchildren Chelsea, Devon, Hope, Blake, Grant, and Nolan. She is predeceased by her daughter Darlene Smith and her former husband and friend Darwin LeRoy (Tom) Talmage.
Rosie grew up during the Depression on a family farm and moved to San Francisco at the age of 18, where she first worked at IBM as a keypunch operator and eventually owned and operated her own restaurant. The family moved to Mountain View in 1954, where Rosie was an active member of the community for 61 years. She was one of the original members of Save the Cuesta Annex organization, which successfully preserved the only remaining natural parcel in Mountain View.
Rosie will be remembered for her dedication to her family, as well as her generosity towards friends, neighbors, and those less fortunate. She was also famous for her colorful jokes and laughter. Rosie was an avid dancer, and an active community member who volunteered every year at the Mountain View Arts & Wine Festival.
She will be greatly missed but her spirit and spunk will live forever.
March 23, 2016
I knew Rose was not doing well, but did not realize she had passed. My mother knew her well and had nothing but the highest regard and admiration for her. Even after Mom was gone, Rosie maintained contact even with me.
Oct. 3, 2015
Rosie, Sometimes in life one is fortunate enough to meet someone who is there for them unconditionally. And, in turn, you are there for them unconditionally. When all is going well, they share in your joy and celebrate your good fortune. When things are not going well, they listen, advise, encourage, and help you move forward. They believe in you even when you are doubting yourself. They give you strength and hope when you are feeling weak and uncertain. They are able to see a lighter side even when you can not imagine a lighter side. And, they bring you always needed humor and make you laugh. Rosie, for me, you were one of those special someone's who I was so very fortunate to have in my life! I will miss our check-ins and your after 10:00 p.m. phone calls; I will miss you!! Thank you for being there for me, along with Tom, for so many years. With so much love and appreciation, Dave
Sept. 9, 2015
Those we love don?t go away; they walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed and very dear.
Sept. 7, 2015
Grandma Rose, you held my husband tiny hands as a baby, loved him throughout his life, and made such a difference in his life. You loved me as well. The tears you see are tears of joy. We are gratified towards the heavens that we were blessed to have you in our lives and that all the memories of yesterday are gifts for today and tomorrow. We know that you are smiling down from heaven and we can feel your love. We hear you say "I love you" and this is the biggest gift of all. In your honor, we shared some jokes today. To live in the hearts of those we love is not to die... Until we meet again...