Katherine "Kathy" Rosen

On Monday, January 21, 2019, Kathy Rosen, beloved mother, passed away at the age of 74. She had been living at the Willows Assisted Living in Blackfoot for the past 18 months.

She was born on November 7, 1944, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Henry and Thula Rosen. She grew up in Ammon and graduated from Bonneville High School in 1963.

In April 1969, she gave birth to her only child, Julie Metzger Barclay. She mostly worked in motels in laundry service and in local potato warehouses. She went to college to be a Licensed Practical Nurse but had to quit due to back problems. In 1979, Kathy suffered a severe stroke which limited her mobility for the rest of her life. She had a passion for cleaning! Her apartment, car, and surroundings were always immaculate.

She tried her hand at marriage a few times, but it just wasn’t for her. She has three grandchildren, Zach, Brylie, and Holly, which she loved dearly. She also loved to walk all over Idaho Falls. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was a visiting teacher.

Kathy is survived by her daughter, Julie Metzger Barclay; sister, RoseMarie Doxey; and brother, Delmar Rosen.

Kathy was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Thula; brothers, Melvin, Marion, and Dwain; and sister, Doreen.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, January 26, 2019, at Wood East Side, 963 S. Ammon. The family will visit with friends 10-10:45 a.m. prior to services. Burial will be in the Ammon Cemetery.

Funeral Services will be held