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Anna Olga Augusta Rose was called home by our Lord and Savior on January 29, 2016, at the age of 102. She was born on June 14, 1913, in Skidmore, Texas. Anna was the daughter of Frieda Elizabeth Stroehmer Rose and Rudolf Franz Rose. She was preceded in death by her brother Fritz Fred Julius Rose, her sister Margaret Meta Elizabeth Rose Hatchett, her nephew John Francis Rose, and her great-nephew James "Jim" William Rose. Anna was a life-long Lutheran: baptized on April 5, 1914, in Beeville, Texas; confirmed on May 27, 1928, at Ebenezer Lutheran Church in Maxwell, Texas; and a member of Ascension Lutheran Church and later Hope Lutheran Church. She served many roles in her churches: Education Committee Member, Librarian, Sunday School Teacher, Hannah Circle Member, Greeter, and always one to pray for others' needs. Anna attended elementary schools in both Maxwell and Martindale Texas, graduated from San Marcos High School in 1931, attended Southwest Texas State Teachers College SWTSTC now Texas State University where she earned her Bachelors of Arts in Education in 1939 and her Masters in 1950. In 1974, she earned her Interior Design Certificate from the Dept. of Continuing Education at St. Mary's University. Anna was a school teacher from 1932-1973, and was admired and dearly loved by her students! She taught in Stringtown, Fowlerton, Campbellton, Pharr, Cibolo, Edgewood, and Serna. Anna interrupted teaching to serve Uncle Sam in 1943 and joined as the first group of women in the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps Service WAACS/WACS from August 16, 1943 to January 7, 1946. After basic training at Oglethorpe, GA, and Administration School at Sul Ross in Alpine, TX, she was stationed in Boston, MA, with Anti-Aircraft Artillery Command AAAC, then with Army Ground Force Replacement Depots AGF at Ft. Meade, MD, Camp Adair, OR, and Camp Pickett, VA. Her picture appeared in "America's Alertman" of AAAC, in "Army Life", and on a recruiting poster. She was honorably discharged at Ft. Dix, NJ, ranking as a Technician Fourth Grade T/4. After she was discharged, she returned to teaching. In 1963, Anna attended President Lyndon B. Johnson's Reading Workshop in Flagstaff at Arizona State University. Only highly-qualified teachers were asked to attend. It later became known as the Head Start Program, which was designed to help break the cycle of poverty by providing preschool children of low-income families with a comprehensive program to meet their emotional, social, health, nutritional, and psychological needs. Anna was a 49 year member of Theta Beta Chapter Delta Kappa Gamma, a Charter Member of North San Antonio Retired Teachers' Association NSARTA, a member of The German Texan Heritage Society, and volunteered for many years at the Institute of Texan Cultures and the San Antonio Genealogical & Historical Society Library. Anna traced the Rose family back to the 1700's, allowing us to better understand and appreciate from whom and where we came. Anna was a much devoted Christian, Daughter, Sister, Aunt, and Friend. Her relationship with our Lord Jesus Christ was her daily priority. She epitomized true Christian love and friendship with her 102 years of faith, kindness, peace, generosity, hope, and goodness. She will always be remembered by her family and friends for her servanthood, daily Bible reading & prayer, strength, intelligence, class, beauty, and delicious meals prepared with much love. During her 102 years, she loved, served, and respected those she encountered, always knowing their importance and value as being God's children. It was a true blessing, privilege, and joy to be in her presence. Anna is survived by many adoring and loving family and friends, to include Nephews: Frank Patrick Hatchett Mary Helen, James Michael Hatchett Jennifer, David Allan Hatchett, Fred Hardin Rose; Great-nieces: Traci Ann Hatchett Pierce, Jessica Hatchett, Cherry Lynn Rose; Great-nephews: Franklin Hatchett Chandler, Fred "Flash" Hardin Rose, Jr., Gary Dale Rose Carolyn, Randolph "Randy" Kerry Rose Holly, Brandon Ryan Rose Leslie, Brady Ray Rose, John Francis Rose, Jr.; and many great-great-nieces and nephews. The family would like to express deep gratitude for the loving care and devotion Anna received from the following, who served in supporting her in living a very long, healthy, productive, and influential life: Holistic Health Care Center in Boerne, Dr. Robert B. Goff, Jr. and staff, The Meadows, caregivers Lynda Crecilius and Louisa Adams, The Medical Team, and the Methodist Hospital staff. A Memorial will be held at The Meadows, 730 Babcock Rd., San Antonio, TX 78201, on Saturday, February 20, 2016, at 2:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Hope Lutheran Church, 5714 Callaghan Rd., San Antonio, TX 78228, 210 433-7475, www.Hope4sa.org Online condolences may be made at www.missionparks.com

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Anna Olga Augusta Rose

June 14, 1913 - January 29, 2016