Charles "Charlie" Roos

CHARLIE ROOS IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Charles Anders “Charlie” Roos, 86, of Idaho Falls, died December 28, 2009, at his home. Charlie was born December 19, 1923, in Green River, Wyoming, where his father worked on the railroad. His parents, August Roasce (Gus) Roos and Nellie Luella Randall Roos, bought and operated Star Valley Ranch. He and his sisters, Alta, Verla, and Mathel attended schools in Cokeville. After the crash of 1929, the banks closed and his Dad lost his money. They moved to Freedom, Wyoming, and later to Goshen, Idaho. After graduating from Firth High School, he went to college in Logan, Utah. On July 28, 1943, he married his high school sweetheart, Maida Johnson, in the Logan, Utah, LDS Temple. On August 22, 1945, Charlie was drafted into the U.S. Army and served in field artillery in the Philippines, and as company mess sergeant in Korea. He was discharged in August 8, 1946. Charlie returned home to farming and for 50 years was a truck driver for Sam Bennion, Clark Concrete, and for 30 years drove for H-K Contractors hauling heavy equipment. He retired in 1989. After retirement he and Maida bought a trailer and enjoyed traveling. Maida died November 18, 2001. Charlie was always restless to get things done now. He got up early each morning, anxious to begin the day. He was always happy to help his friends and neighbors. An active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Charlie held many positions, Scouting, Elders Quorum, Ward Mission Leader, Seventies President, High Priest Group Leader, Executive Secretary, Single Adult Representative, and as Bishop of the Poitevin Park Ward for six years. He married Sharon Leona Fowler Jackson in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple April 26, 2003. They enjoyed traveling and sharing their lives together. Charlie is survived by Sharon, three sons, Vinn (Trudy) Roos of West Valley, UT, Raeo (Cheryl) Roos and Danny (Laura) Roos, of Idaho Falls, 15 grandchildren, and 42 great grandchildren, a sister, Alta Barber, of Salt Lake City, UT, stepchildren, Brent (Susan) Jackson and Chris (Debi) Jackson of Idaho Falls, Nancy (Scott) Widney of Provo, UT, Brian (Khris) Jackson of Phoenix, AZ, LeAnn (Nathan) Vance of Tacoma, WA, Brad (Taryn) Jackson and Kelly (Shanda) Jackson of Boise, and Tom (Angela) Jackson of Twin Falls, 18 step grandchildren and 2 step great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Maida, and two sisters. The family wishes to thank Hands of Hope Hospice for their loving care of Charlie in his final days. Funeral Services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, December 31, 2009, at the Idaho Falls LDS Thayerwood Ward, 5255 South 5th West, with Bishop Dale Luke officiating. Visitation will be from 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge, and 10-10:45 a.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will be in Fielding Memorial Park. Military Rites will be performed by the Bonneville County Veterans Memorial Team and Idaho Honor Guard. ---------------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Steve & Dawnyel Rush We want you to know that our prayers are with you at this time. He was a great man and will be greatly missed. Hatty Marva Schuldt hnmcats@msn.com Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Love, Marva Harry Schuldt Carol and Rodger Jensen We were saddened to read about your father. Please know we care and express our most sincere thoughts of sympathy and love and to have you remember that memories are the legacy of love . . . and last forever . . . May you feel a peace and a calm in your heart and know all is well and the sun will come out after the storm. Love, Rodger and Carol Anna's Kinderland We want to remember Mr. Roos for all the times he helped us at our daycare, shoveling our sidewalks. We will remember him with fondness. Merri Lou & Jim Sharon, Our prayers are with you during your time of need. I'll never forget the friendship you and Charlie showed us when we became your next door neighbors last spring. Charlie sure liked working in his yard!! I'll miss him. Clyde & Teddae Charles We are very sorry to hear about Charlie's death. I really enjoyed my association with him. He was a fine man and an excellent worker. I know he will be missed by all. May God Bless and comfort each of you. C & T Charles Clayton & Donna Gohr We are so sorry for your loss. We hope that your memories will be a comfort now and in the days to come. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Michelle Rice May the concern and sympathy of those who care help you through this difficult time. Charlie was such a caring and giving person -- he will be dearly missed. Kelly & Susan Davis Our prayers are with you at this time of grieving. May the Lord be with you.