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TRABANT, Rosalia Louise


The family is saddened to announce the passing of "Rose" on March 21, 2016 at the age of 97. Rose was born on March 14, 1919 in New Sarepta, Alberta, married in 1937, and came to Chilliwack in 1947. Dad and Mom lovingly raised 5 children. Mom was always a hard working wife and mother. After the kids were grown she worked on housekeeping staff at Chilliwack Hospital for approximately 20 years. She was predeceased by 7 siblings, her loving husband Fred and son Ken. She is survived by sister Evelyn; 3 daughters, Iris Tress (Dave); Margaret Arlt (Dennis), Betty Ediger (Walter); one son Allan (Evelyn) and daughter-in-law Cynthia. Also survived by 15 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren, 4 great great grandchildren and one great, great, great grandson. She also leaves behind a special freind, Andrew Cluff. The family wishes to thank all the staff at Chilliwack LIfestyles, and hospital nurses station 4 south, especially Pam and Mac. There will be a private graveside service and a celebration of life at Woodlawn Funeral Home on Saturday, May 7th at 1:30pm.



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