Rose Marie Dodds
95, passed away peacefully August 6, 2013. She was born February 23, 1918 to the late Anne and Warren Reese in Paris, IL. RoseMarie Will always be remembered as the princess of her generation. At age 18, she was married to her lifelong friend and husband Philip Dodds for 73 years until his death in 2010. He pampered her and treated her as royalty, as she loved her bridge, bowling, family and friends.
At age 50 they both took up golf which afforded many new horizons; friends, trips, Country Clubs, Springbrock Country Club, Morristown, NJ, and Woodland Country Club in Carmel, IN after they retired in 1978.
They were long time members of Meridian Street United Methodist Church, Indianapolis, IN
Rose Marie is survived by her daughter, Diane (Ron) Horsfield., 2 grandsons; Jim (Alexis) Horsfield, his former wife, Lisa Horsfield, Scott (Jennifer) Horsfield, 4 great grandchildren, Bret, Jack, Jill, and Molly. Also surviving is sister Pat Bailey, her niece Barbara John and her 2 children.
The family wishes to thank the staff of Sunrise at Old Meridian for their continued support and help during the last 4 years.
Visitation will be Thursday, August 8, 2013 at Flanner and Buchanan – Carmel from 4-7 pm. Services will be Friday, August 9, 2013 at 10 am from the funeral center. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Meridian Street United Methodist Church, 5500 N. Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46208 or Charity of the donors' choice.
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Sincerely,
-Your friends at Flanner and Buchanan