Died February 28, 2021 at age 83.
Beloved wife of Robert (Bob) Berkley for 62 ½ years. Dear mother of R. Kent (Michele Munson) Berkley and David W. (Tammy) Maus-Berkley. Loving grandmother of Nathan (Alice) Berkley, Gabriella Berkley, Joseph Berkley and Isaac Berkley. She also delighted in a great grand-daughter, Luna Berkley. She is also survived by a number of nieces and nephews.
Born in Ironton, Missouri from parents Edgar Ray Bay and Willye (Jones) Bay. Rosalie graduated from Ironton High School in 1955. She received an Associates of Arts degree from Southwest Baptist College in 1957. Later, she completed her B.A. degree in Literature from Webster University and then matriculated at Eden Seminary in St. Louis where she received a Masters Degree in Theology with emphasis in Pastoral Care and Counseling. Rosalie used her pastoral skills to help many broken and at-risk families struggling to overcome the challenges of addiction.
Rosalie loved being in nature and found great inspiration in exploring its wonders. She also had a great appreciation for the for the written word and was herself a published poet and writer.
A compassionate and loving person, she will be missed by many, especially her husband and best friend Bob, along with her cherished family and friends.
There will be a graveside ceremony at 1:00 PM on March 4th at the Arcadia Valley Memorial Park, Arcadia, MO.
Oh, how you will be missed, dear friend! The joy that you brought to Bob and to all of those lucky enough to be part of your life will remain with us forever. Your gentle strength, your sense of humor, your impish smile will always be remembered. Rest in piece, Rosalie, and know that you will always be in my heart.
Bob, your dear Rosalie has gone to be with Lord. Apparently, He needed her compassion and skills.
She lives in you and your family.
My condolences my Friend.
Mike Thomas
We are heartbroken for your loss of Rosalie. She will always be in our hearts and memories.
Bob I am so sorry to hear about the lost of your dear wife. My prayers are with you and your family
Bob, We know this has been a long road for you and Rosalie and you were with her in every way you could possibly be. We are so sad for the loss of your beloved wife and friend. She was so sweet to us whenever we got to see her at church that she seemed like extended family. We will continue to miss her smile and kindness and the ways Christ shined through her. Our prayers are with you and your family. Darrell and Rhonda Pitt
Bob, we are so sorry to learn of Rosalie’s death. God’s blessings and pease to you and your family as you go through the time of grieving her loss.
Peace to you,
We were blessed by Rosalie’s poetry when she spoke during the
services at KBC and also the smiles she shared with us
Bob, you and all your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Bob – so sorry for your loss. Rosalie was a wonderful lady and I am so happy I got to meet her. You are at the forefront on my thoughts these days. Take care – Jeanne