02/13/2009
Rosalie Joyce Deitrick Current was born on October 29, 1930, in Dunreath, Iowa. She was one of nine children born to Lota Fern Zoe Cannon and Raymond Ivan Deitrick.
On May 11, 1948, Rosalie was united in marriage to David Wayne Current in Unionville, MO. To this union, six children were born.
Rosalie was a full time homemaker and mother. She was a protective, caring, loving Mom and Grandmother who was always there for her family and friends.
Rosalie was a member of the Reorganized Latter Day Saints Church-Des Moines Branch.
Rosalie passed away on Friday, February 13, 2009, at her home in Des Moines at the age of 78 years, 3 months and 14 days.
Preceding her in death were her parents and husband.
Those left to mourn her passing are six children; Cathy Stephen of Des Moines. Tom (Margaret) Current of Des Moines, twins: Cindy Gatch of Des Moines and Vickie (Daniel) Brooks of Carlisle, Deborah McInroy of Knoxville, D. Michael (Melanie) Current of Des Moines; 17 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Lavon Fowler of Brush Prairie, WA; and one brother, Clem Deitrick of Des Moines.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at Williams Funeral Home in Knoxville with Elder Richard Lewis officiating. Interment was in Lincoln Cemetery, rural Marion County, Iowa. Casket bearers were Stacy and Tim Gatch, Jamie, Jeremy, Joseph and Nathan Stephen. Musical selections were “Peace In The Valley”� and “God Be With You Till We Meet Again.”� Organist was Christine Meyers. Vocalist was Jim Kidder. Memorials in memory of Mrs. Current may be made to “The Smile Train”� or “Feed The Children”�. Condolence messages may be sent to the Current family at www.williamsfhknoxville.com.