On Saturday, Aug. 14, 2010, Rosie Lee Trupp, 71, of Prosser was reunited with her father and mother (Dave and Alice Osborn), sister (Alice Marie Osborn Wilson) and father and mother-in-Law (Dan and Betty Trupp). In May of 2008, she was diagnosed with small-cell lung cancer, which she managed to fight off until now.
She was born Nov. 10, 1938 in LaGrande, Ore. She graduated from Sunnyside High School in 1957. That same year she married the love of her life and best friend, Jerry Trupp. They have called the Prosser area their home for 50 years.
Rosie referred to herself as a domestic engineer; helping Jerry on the farm, driving truck during beet, wheat and corn harvest, feeding the cattle and still finding the time to perform the everyday duties of a homemaker (domestic engineer).
She was one of the members of the ukulele playing quartet called the "Ridiculii". They performed at numerous farming functions and meetings.
Rosie never did anything "half-heartedly". She always said, "Do it right or not at all!" In 1978 she sold Princess House Crystal and was crowned queen and earned a trip for her and Jerry to Acapulco.
In 1984 she created designs and machine embroidered on sweatshirts.
Here latest interest was tracking her and Jerry's family tree. She loved keeping track of friends and family through her computer.
Rosie had a sense of humor that would shine through during the most difficult times. She always found the humor in everyday common situations. She wrote several columns for the Yakima Herald about her and Jerry's travels and the people they encountered.
Rosie was actively involved with the Eagles Lodge in Prosser. She managed the bingo for several years, earning enough money for the club to purchase a bingo machine, and new chairs and tables for the club. The members of the Eagles were Rosie's "Second Family".
Jerry, her husband of 53 years; son, Gaven Trupp and grandson, Camron Trupp; daughter, Dana and husband, Sam Hobbs; grandson Tyler, wife Janelle and great- granddaughter, Kaylee Dawn Klages will miss her immensely.
Even now Rosie has managed to give her family instructions. Following her wishes, the family has planned a "Cheerful" memorial service to be held at Prosser Eagles Lodge on Saturday Aug. 28, 2010, at 1 p.m. It is NOT to be called a "Celebration of Life", but a "Rosie was Here" party.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Prosser Eagles or Lower Valley Hospice.
Neptune Society of Spokane is in charge of arrangements.
