Rose Kumedjro
February 15, 2020
Rose B. Kumedjro, 49, passed away February 15, 2020 at Methodist West Hospital in West Des Moines, Iowa after a courageous 10 year battle with breast cancer.
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Rose was born on August 18, 1970 in Accra, Ghana to Frank and Helena (Nyinah) Owusu. She was the second of triplets. She attended high school at Achimota Secondary School in Ghana, earned her BA in Sociology from the University of Ghana and her Masters of Public Health from East Stroudsburg University in Pennsylvania. In 1996 she moved to Pennsylvania. She married Romeo Kumedjro in 2000 and they moved to Des Moines, Iowa in 2002. Rose was a Supervisor for the Iowa Department of Human Services Child Support program for almost 15 years. She was a Deaconess, a Chicago Regional Women’s Executive Member and also a Des Moines District Women’s leader for The Church of Pentecost. She had a vibrant and joyous personality and loved to have fun. She was very social and enjoyed party planning for special occasions and cooking. She enjoyed helping people by motivating them to achieve their highest potential. Above all, Rose enjoyed traveling with her husband and family.
Rose is survived by her husband, Romeo; children, Mary-Lynn and Ezebio; mother, Helena Owusu; siblings, Doris, Sussie, Kwadwo, Vida, Helen, Nana Kwame, Kwame, Kwabena, and Kuuku; nieces and nephews, Nana Yaw, Kwaku, Kwasi, Sandi-Lynn, Philipa, Jemiah, Terese, Samuel, Joseph, Joel and Jone; as well as a host of extended family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her father, Frank Owusu.
Visitation with public viewing will be on Saturday, March 7, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. followed by the funeral service at 10:00 a.m. at Lutheran Church of Hope, 925 Jordan Creek Pkwy, West Des Moines, Iowa. Rose will be laid to rest at Woodland Cemetery in Des Moines, Iowa.
Celebration of Life and Repast will follow at West 48 (Blue Compass), 1601 48th St #100, West Des Moines, IA 50266 at 1pm. Park on South side of building and enter through south door.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Parissa Ata
05/01/2020
I just heard about this from our Temasco past students' platform. So, so sorry to hear about Rose's passing. I can still picture her vibrant nature (amongst the triplets) - during our early secondary school years. Please accept our deepest condolences. May Our Good Lord continue to strengthen the entire family.
Adwoa Pobee
03/07/2020
After three weeks, I still haven't found the right words to express my shock and disbelief at the loss of my good friend Rose.
Romeo, Vida and Helen, I pray you find the strength and comfort to bring you peace over time.
Rose will be missed. Rest in Peace.
Doreenda Aikins
03/07/2020
Beautiful Rose!I remember your constant smile,laughter and giggles.Those days in Volta Hall when Sheila and I would always come to your room to talk etc.Rest in Peace my beautiful Rose!
Nellie Ansah-Antwi
03/07/2020
Words are not enough to express the loss of our dear Sister Rose. Vida, Helen and to the rest of the family, you are in my thoughts and prayers.May the good Lord comfort you during this difficult time. Rose Rest in Perfect Peace!
Bertha and Michael from UK
03/07/2020
Eventhough we did not get the chance to meet Rose, we feel like we have known her through our good friends her brother Kojo and his wife Vida and her twin sister Helen. We are truly sorry of this sad News... we would like to offer this family our deepest and most sincere condolences and may the soul of Rose rest in peace.
Our condolences to you all. May our friendship and prayers ease you through this difficult time. R.I. P Rose..God be you..??????
David Roberts
03/07/2020
Rose will rise again! By the power of Almighty God in Jesus name!!!
Stella Antwi
03/06/2020
I am still shocked over the death of my twin sister in the faith Rose! Words are never adequate in moments like these I ll say though that our hearts go out to u,and I will always remember the joyous memories that we were privileged to have in knowing Rose your wife,and my beautiful sister, indeed a sister I'm mourning with u Romeo but I know my sister is in the bosom of our maker
Sefanam Gbedemah
03/06/2020
Dear Romeo, Helen, Vida, Brother, Sussie, Doris, Mummy and the rest of the family, I'm lost for words to write that could in anyway ease the pain felt - BUT I know THE ONE who is able to do just that. Our Lord Jesus Christ. May his comfort find you in the still quiet moments when it is hardest to comprehend why. Let's hold on to Jesus - John 11: 25,26 - we will see you again Rose. Rest in Peace.
Yaw Adoo
03/06/2020
To Romeo, Helen, Vida, Sussie and the entire Kumedjro and Owusu families; I am so sorry for your loss. Rose was more than a sister to me. She was the reason public health became a mission for me at ESU. I will forever remember her state of calm in all adversities. "Rosu" taught me how to be the best I can be in college. We shared so many memories and laughs on many stories. Gosh, will she be missed! Love you forever, big sis!
Patricia Amati Boison
03/04/2020
Romeo, Helen, Vida and the rest of the family, we have surely lost a wonderful wife, mother, sister and friend. Rose was always so bubbly and made everyone feel at home and comfortable. I can hear her infectious laughter whenever i made her laugh. Rose fought a good fight and heaven needs her more. Even though i am still trying to wake up from what i hope is a dream, i am comforted that she is at peace and in God's bossom. Ma danfo pa, da yie. Nyame enfa wo ensie. Love you always.
Caroline S Banfro
03/02/2020
Condolences to sisters,Widower,children and entire family. May Oro rest in peace. Amen
Roger Wamba
03/01/2020
Romeo, Kids and entire family, losing someone is never easy. Separation is hard. We are really sorry and lack words to express our sadness for your loss.
In such circumstances, as people of faith, we can only lean on our faith and try to accept that God has a bigger purpose for us.
When leaving Des Moines in 2008, after years of laboring with Rose in the Lord's house, I could not imagine I will return in 2020 only to say good bye to her! Our faith reassures us however that she is in the presence of the Lord. I have very fond memories of Rose: her deep commitment to you, her zeal and enthusiasm for the gospel of Jesus Christ, her encouraging spirit and genuinely cheerful heart. May these and many more memories you have enjoyed with her also bring you comfort during this hard time in your life.
Only God can know what you are feeling in your heart now, and only He can restore your spirit. But, we pray that his Love surround you in a special way and that he helps you heal with the passage of time.
Roger & Justine Wamba
Aldie, VA
Larissa and Kofi Asare
03/01/2020
To Romeo, the Kids and Entire Family; this news is such a shock to everyone including us here. 2012 was the last time we saw you when you visited London and absolutely nothing would make us think that would be the last time. We really enjoyed the time we shared and even going back to our days at Legon; your smile, voice and bubbly self - I can never ever live with the thought youre not here with us anymore but God knows best. Our faith in God means youre in a better place with our father and we shall meet again on the other side. God bless and Keep your beautiful soul Rose.RIPP
Rita Ofori-Amanfo
02/29/2020
Heartfelt condolences to the entire family.
I pray for peace to bring you comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
It is well because He who first loved us will never forsake us. ??
Rest in Gods perfect and eternal peace Rose??
Philip Quist
02/29/2020
My deepest condolences to the entire family. RIP Rose