Lila Nona Rose Obituary (2023)

Lila Rose was born on April 10, 1930 in Yakima, Washington, where she made her home for 93 years. Lila met her husband Ken at Yakima High and they married on October 14, 1950. In 1959 they purchased a lot on Gilbert Drive for $3,500 to which Ken's dad said the lot was so expensive they would never be able to afford to build a home on it. Together they built a brick home which will soon have only its second owner. Lila and Ken were married for 66 years until Ken passed in 2016. Lila worked for a short period of time in the banking industry then embarked on her career as a full-time mother, homemaker and caretaker. She was a consummate cleaner, interior decorator and landscaper as can be seen in her spotless and beautiful home. Over the years Lila enjoyed bird hunting, fishing, bowling, sewing, riding passenger on the Harley with Ken, cooking, cleaning and working in her yard. Lila enjoyed a strong and active life until she fell and broke her leg last November. She passed on October 4, 2023 at home, surrounded in love and comfort by her family. Lila is survived by her son Mitch (Carol), daughter Carey, grandson Kyle (Leslie), granddaughters Stacy (RC), Erin, Amy (Bobby) and Jamie, step granddaughter Brandee (Jeremy) and many great and great/great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Ken and step grandson Shannon (Kim). Lila was a very private person and per her request there will be no service. She has been buried at Terrace Heights Memorial Park alongside Ken. The family would like to thank Memorial Hospice for their compassion, kindness and care, and suggest any donations be made to Memorial Hospice in care of Brookside Funeral Home (PO Box 1267, Moxee, WA 98936). Brookside Funeral Home is caring for the family. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.brooksidefuneral.com