Images of Dorcas & Ken Rose and Ellen & Dick Howie are still clear as I re-collect memories from the years when Ron and I lived in New Jersey. I worked at the New York House. The four of them were often at area events and they played a huge role in keeping the ICA alive and well in Area New York. Beret On Mon, May 23, 2022 at 10:44 PM Mary Kurian D'Souza via OE < oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
Thank you for these notes dear colleagues on the journey. In gratitude for the continued expenditure Mary
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On 24-May-2022, at 5:25 AM, John Ballard via OE <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
We were so sorry to hear of Dorcas’ passing. We had the privilege of working with Dorcas and Ken through our Area New York events. For many years, we all participated in our Spring and Fall retreats throughout the area. Dorcas and Ken were faithful and deliberate colleagues that we came to rely on. On one of our visits to Troy, we can remember the love and care they showed for their beloved community when they took us on a walking tour of their neighborhood. They pointed out the special landmarks that they were proud of. One was the freshly painted mural of African American heroes. For many years, the Roses and Howies, along with the Ulangcas, were always finding new ways to accomplish the mission.
We send Alice and David and their families our deepest sympathy.
Love to all,
Jack and Louise Ballard
*From:* OE <oe-bounces@lists.wedgeblade.net> *On Behalf Of *Karen Snyder via OE *Sent:* Monday, May 23, 2022 10:35 AM *To:* ICA Dialogue <Dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net>; OE Community < oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> *Cc:* Karen Snyder <karen.snyder10@gmail.com> *Subject:* [Oe List ...] Remembering Dorcas Rose
Ellen Howie shared these memories of Dorcas Rose:
Dorcas died February 2, 2022. Her Memorial Service on May 14, 2022 was held at the United Methodist Church in Troy, with a video tribute created by her daughter Alice Rose showing the extent to which she lived a life of servant-leadership. Paul Marano, Alice’s husband sang Amazing Grace. The luncheon which followed included a menu from a plethora of Troy restaurants. Margaret Stoner spoke of her work with the ICA and Troy Area United Ministries (TAUM).
I got to spend time with Ken, Alice, David and families at the service and luncheon. Dick and I visited Dorcas and Ken several times during her final, difficult years. I often telephoned Dorcas to reminisce about our adventures and friendship over many years. What a woman, what a colleague.
Love to all, God’s Grace and Peace,
Ellen
Obituary
Troy, New York - Dorcas B. Rose, 84, died at home Wednesday, February 2, 2022, surrounded by family after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. She and her husband of 63 years, Kenneth Rose, have been proud Troy residents for the last 40 years. They met at the University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana where she earned her B.S. and M.S. in chemistry. Born in Champaign, IL, she was the daughter of Homer Baker and Alice Koehler Baker.
Dorcas had a life-long passion for justice and inclusion. Over the decades she worked tirelessly to make sure everyone's voices were heard in community development projects including town meetings, promoting home ownership, community art projects, neighborhood associations and more. Active member of Christ Church United Methodist, the Institute of Cultural Affairs and former Board President of Troy Area United Ministries, Dorcas always looked for opportunities to serve. She traveled widely, enjoyed crafting and time with her grandchildren.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by her son David (Christine) Rose of Reading, MA, her daughter Alice (Paul Marano) Rose of Troy, NY, and her grandchildren Christopher, Nathan and Madeline Rose. She will also be missed by her siblings Marian Kohlstedt of Berkeley, CA, Audrey (Fred) Warren of Marquette, MI, and David (Karen Fletcher) Baker of Portland, OR.
Burial was at Oakwood Cemetery in a private service. A memorial service was held on May 14, 2022 at 11:00 am at Christ Church United Methodist, 35 State St, Troy.
Karen Living on the land of the Council of the Three Fires: the Ojibwe, Odawa, and Potawatomi with representatives from 100 nations living in what is now called Chicago.
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