Rosemary Brown, 51, left us on June 11, 2011 to be embraced by Jesus after a long struggle with Alzheimer's.

Born on April 6, 1960, she was a life-long resident of Akron. Rose graduated from Central Hower High in 1979 and went on to earn her Medical Assistant Certificate. Rose worked many jobs, but loved any that involved children. She was the sweetest person in the world. Rose gave her life to the Lord and became a Sunday school teacher, Youth group sponsor and Deaconess for the Manchester Christian Church where she loved, served and exemplified Christ's heart. She loved all people and all animals, especially her dogs. She always brought out the best in everyone. Her heart touched so many with her love, sweetness, kindness and gentle understanding. We miss you and will forever love you. No words can express our loss and no words can describe her new life in Heaven.


Honey, you made my life so complete and made me a better person. I wanted your suffering to end, but our love never will. I can't imagine life without you, but I pray for when we meet again in Heaven. Me and the boys celebrate your fresh new life with the Lord, but we feel so empty without you. We long to see you again in Heaven. I will miss your laughter, your gentle touch, your beautiful face and your pure heart.


Rose is preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Mary Lou Koeberle, as well as her sister, Carol Koeberle and brother, John Koeberle. Rose is survived by her husband, Jack (John) Brown and her 2 sons, Jacob and Joshua Brown. Also by her sister, Suzie (Jeff) Henderson and brother, Leo Koeberle, as well as her mother-in-law, Annetta Brown and father-in-law, John Brown Sr., along with so many loving relatives and friends.


Calling hours will be Tuesday, June 14 from 6pm to 8pm at MANCHESTER CHRISTIAN CHURCH, 930 W. Nimisila Road. The memorial service will start at 11:00am on Wednesday at Manchester Christian Church with Kelly Gowen officiating. Interment at Manchester Cemetery.


Any donations may be made out to the Rose Brown Memorial fund, c/o Manchester Christian Church, 930 W. Nimisila Rd., Akron, Ohio, 44319 and you are invited to attend worship service this Sunday at 10:00am to meet her church family where Rose loved, served and worshipped the Lord, Jesus Christ.


The family would like to thank the endless love and care from the nursing staff at Chapel Hill Retirement Community. You treated Rose like family. Thank you.


Swigart-Easterling, 330-854-2356

www.swigarteasterlingfuneralhome.com