Judith Rose, of Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan, passed quietly on March 8th, 2011 at The Evergreen Health & Living Center in Southfield, MI.

Judith Rose - simply "Judy" to those who knew her - was born Judith Pentland Crangle in Cleveland, Ohio to Doris and William Crangle. She grew up in Cleveland Heights and attended Collingwood High School . She also attended Denison University, of which she spoke fondly.

Judith had an adventurous spirit. As a young woman, Judith learned to fly a single-engine airplane, climbed Mt. McKinley and was a camp counselor. With the help of a friend, she even managed to have herself admitted to a house of British Parliament as Eisenhower's daughter.

Judy will be remembered for her generosity, her integrity, her lavish Christmas teas, her intelligence, and, possibly most famously, for her storytelling. In her last days, she said of her Crangle heritage, "We may be dying, but we can still talk!" She was a great proponent of education and often advised, "Never turn down the opportunity to learn something new!" She had a keen sense of humor, a quick wit and an infectious laugh. Those who knew her best say that Judy touched their lives in special and unique ways. "I have never met anyone like her", a friend once said. Another close friend described Judy as having, "A luminous spirit."

Judith Rose's writing career began at Denison University where she wrote for The Denisonian, the motto for which was, "Accuracy always!" After college, she went on to work as a reporter and writer for the Cleveland News, covering general assignments, court cases and Book Reviews. Soon after, she accepted an offer to join The Detroit News as an Assistant Section Editor and as a writer for The Women's Section. Judith always got her story, and once went through the reception line for a Greek King four times in order to ask all the questions she had planned for her "informal" interview. During her career she met celebrities such as Bob Hope, Margot Fontaine, and others. She treasured her job at The Detroit News and once said, "I would have paid them to work there."

She wrote for a television show in the late 1950's. Judith also enjoyed tutoring students in English and grammar at Wayne State University in the 1970's. Before her own children had reached school age, she edited the newsletter for the well-known Child Guidance Center. After her children had grown, she enjoyed taking painting and photography classes at The Center for Creative Studies in Detroit, as well as ongoing adult education classes in her community. She remained devoted to writing, reading and storytelling her entire life.

In 1951, she married Gordon W. Rose. She followed him in his studies by making sketeches of him peering into a microscope in his lab as he worked to become an epidemiologist, microbiologist, professor and director of The School of Mortuary Science at WSU. They met through a common friend who, at the time, was the only resident of Belle Isle. Together, Judy and Gordon raised three children.

Judith was raised in the Presbyterian Church by her Scottish grandmother. After her move to Detroit, she joined the congregation of St. Paul's Cathedral & then St. Phillips & St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Detroit , Michigan , where her children were active members and her husband was a lay reader and deacon. She remained a member of her church's St. Cecelia Guild along with many treasured friends for decades until her passing.

A talented creative artist in her own right, Judith was a passionate lover and supporter of the culture, arts and theater in Michigan and in Stratford , Ontario . She was especially fond of Jeff Daniel's Purple Rose Theater in Chelsea , Michigan ; she admired tremendously the voice Mr. Daniels gave to local artists. Judith was passionate about Shakespeare and regularly attended Shakespeare festivals in Ontario and locally. Mrs. Rose was also an avid supporter of wildlife and the environment.

Judith especially enjoyed time spent with her family and grandchildren. She also took tremendous pleasure in reading many varied newspapers and correcting the misspelled words and inaccurate punctuation; she was a stickler for proper grammar.

Judith was predeceased by her husband, Dr. Gordon Rose, her mother, Doris Crangle & her father, William Crangle. She is survived by three children, Martha (Karen), Gordon (Karen) and Douglas; two sisters, Barbara Ferguson Trainer (Dick) & Marjorie McFarland; her cousin, Ruth Jones, four grandchildren, Alexander, Nathaniel, Chase & Mackenzie; and eight nieces & nephews: Judith, Ann, Stuart, Bill, Jeff, Sam, Linda & Donald.

Judith will be laid to rest in Arlington Cemetery in Arlington, VA. alongside her husband.

A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, April 9th, 2011, 11:00 a.m.at Greenfield Presbyterian Church, 2312 Greenfield Rd., Berkley, Michigan, 48072. A luncheon will follow at the church. All are welcome to attend.

Donations in honor of Judith may be made to: The Gordon Rose Endowed Scholarship For Mortuary Science at Wayne State University's College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences: 1-888-WSU-GIVE (978-4483). Please make checks payable to WSU-Gordon Rose Memorial Fund. In memo line please reference IMO (In Memory of) Judith Rose 444780.