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Leona Rose

Aug, 2015

Leona Rose served in the Navy during World War II.  She processed paperwork in the naval ship building plant located in Benton Harbor – a true life “Rosie the Riveter”! Hospice at Home recently honored Leona in a special event at The Whitcomb, in St. Joseph - friends, fellow residents, and family members all attended.

Leona was joined by her son Chuck and his wife, along with grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her Hospice at Home team was also there to help recognize Leona.  One of Leona’s grandsons and his wife, both teachers in Japan, were visiting the US with their daughter and were able to join in and make the event even more memorable. Our Hospice at Home volunteer, Arden Pridgeon, presented Leona with a certificate that honors her service to our country at its greatest time of need.  Leona was also presented with a United States flag that had flown over the Michigan State Capitol in Lansing, provided by US Representative Fred Upton’s office.

After the presentation, Leona spoke of her experience in the shipbuilding business and her depiction of all the other women who served in the Navy and other military branches.  A luncheon was shared together in celebration of Leona.  

All of us at Hospice at Home thank Leona and all of our country’s veterans for their courageous service - we salute you.