Rosemary “Rose” Dickerson

Rosemary “Rose” Dickerson

May 23, 1938 - June 22, 2020

McCOOK, Neb. —Rosemary “Rose” Dickerson, 82, passed away Monday, June 22, 2020, at Kearney Regional Hospital.

Rose was born to Vernie and Agnes Brock on May 23, 1938, in Lyons, Ohio. She married Roger Dickerson on April 9, 1960, in Wauseon, Ohio.

She was preceded in death by: Vernie Brock, father; Agnes Brock, mother; Louie Brock, brother; Andrew Dickerson, infant son; and Joe Dickerson, son.

Surviving are Roger Dickerson, husband; and Jeff Dickerson, son.

Went to Phoenix, Ariz., shortly after being married. Resided in Phoenix for four years, Tempe, Ariz., for 32 years and Prescott, Ariz., for eight years. While living in Tempe, she worked at ASU College in the registration department for several years, Gililand Jr. High for several years, and for her husband who was a lath and plaster and drywall contractor for 13 years, taking care of payroll, journals and making trips to the job sites to deliver something her husband forgot that morning. In the 44 years in Arizona, Rose was very active at Albright United Methodist Church in Phoenix for 36 years and eight years at Prescott Community Church. She was a great host for Sunday dinners for church families. One time she fixed three whole chickens, 10 pounds of mashed potatoes, vegetables, jello salads and three pies for a family of six and afterwards there was very little left.

Rose was a great wife in every way, a great mother for her sons, a friend to many and a friend of many, a fantastic cook and baker, a mother who prayed often for her family. While here in McCook for 16 years, Rose has been a tireless worker at the First Congregational Church. She has been involved with the women’s fellowship, memorial committee, doll project, cleaning every Friday, baking cakes for the community dinners and funeral dinners. After going here and there every day, Rose always had supper ready at 5:30. Rose definitely knew the words for each letter in JOY: Jesus First, Others Next, Yourself Last. Home at last to be with her Lord and Savior.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to First Congregational Church with the designation at a later date.

Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home will be in charge of the cremation arrangements. The inurnment will be at Green Acres Mortuary and Cemetery in Scottsdale, Ariz., at a later date.

Services will be July 11, 2020, at First Congregational Church, 212 East E Street, McCook, NE at 9:30 a.m. on the east lawn. Bring your lawn chairs and dress casual.