Rosana Whittlesey passed away April 13, 2024, at her home, after a short struggle with gallbladder cancer. She was born August 5, 1947, in Pasadena, California, the daughter of Frederick and Ruth Carter Langford.
Rosana was a docent at the Gamble House for many years and was a founding member of ReNew United Methodist Church. She traveled widely and was interested in Japanese flower arranging, quilting, and family history, and genealogy. She was a teacher and leader of handbell ringing and was a member of P.E.O., a women’s philanthropic, educational organization.
Surviving family includes her husband, Albert C. Whittlesey, daughter Karen Whittlesey (partner Aksel Quintus-Bosz) and grandchildren Andrew and Lauren Van Auken; sister Julie Busse (Walt), nephew Michael Busse and nieces Meghan Busse and Kendra Steele; sister-in-law Barbara Whittlesey (Jeff Zauderer).
A celebration of her life will be held at ReNew United Methodist Church, 699 Monterey Rd., South Pasadena, on Saturday, April 27 at 2 PM. Please consider a contribution to ReNew United Methodist Church or to The Gamble House in place of flowers.
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| Name | Rosana Whittlesey |
| Date of Birth | August 5th, 1947 |
| Date of Death | April 13th, 2024 |
| Home Town | Altadena, CA, US |
| In Memoriam Donation | The Gamble House |
| In Memoriam Donation | ReNew United Methodist Church |
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| Funeral Home | Mountain View Mortuary & Cemetery | |
| Cemetery | Mountain View Mortuary & Cemetery | |
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2400 North Fair Oaks Avenue Altadena CA 91001 United States |
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| Location | Mountain View Mortuary & Cemetery, Section: Aspen Terrace, Lot: 7469, Grave: 1 | |
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| Parents | Frederick Langford, Ruth Elizabeth Carter |
| Grand-Parents | Jessamine Struble, Lellus Frederick Langford, Lillian Irene Zimmerman, Thomas Milton Carter |
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I have many memories in the house as a teenager with Karen. Might have been the first time I had chicken fajitas and low calorie sour cream. Always a warm and inviting household. I loved to the height chart in the breakfast nook that everyone was logged on.
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My deepest condolences to Karen and her family during this difficult time. May you find peace and comfort in cherished memories and the support of loved ones.
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Our deepest sympathy and condolences to Karen and her family. May the All-Mighty give you the strength, patience and comfort you need to get thru this loss.
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Our heartfelt condolences to Karen and her family. May God ease the burden on you all for bearing this loss.
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Thank you, Rosana, for letting me in your life. It was always a pleasure to see you in ReNew and all the time we shared together. You are one of the blessings in our lives!
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The family has my deepest sympathy and condolences with prayers. My heart goes out to the family. Love ❤️ you all
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My heartfelt condolences to all of Rosana’s loved ones. Our beauty is reflected in those we love.
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